Have you ever heard people talk about using animals in therapy and wondered what that meant? A lot of people have asked the same question and that is what prompted me to write this book. It is written for anyone who wants to know more about this concept. It is an easy to read overview, with lots of examples, so it is as good for curiosity seekers as it is for mental health professionals. You will learn about different types of animals and how they help people grow emotionally. You will learn about the differences between therapy, emotional support and service animals. You will read about how a therapy session works and much more. Animal Assisted Therapy can help individuals, families, people with special needs, veterans, addicts, etc. You might find this type of therapy would be helpful for you or for someone you know dealing with personal issues. You might decide this is a field of therapy you want to become a part of as a mental health professional. Everyone can gain knowledge and insight from the information in this book. I hope you enjoy reading this book as much as I enjoy providing Animal Assisted Therapy!