APA HAI

The Section on Human Animal Interaction: Research & Practice, of Division 17 (Society of Counseling Psychology) of the American Psychological Association is dedicated to professional and scholarly activities that advance the understanding of human-animal interactions as they relate to psychology. Check out our podcast series!

A Look Inside the Fur Farming Industry

Learn about the fur farming industry and the efforts to stop it with PJ Smith and Haley Stewart from Humane World. 

09-05
34:49

To what extent does our federal government protect animals?

Learn about current US federal efforts to protect animals with Steve Silverman, a law professor with 35 years of experience in agriculture, natural resources, and environmental law and policy at the highest levels of federal and state government.

08-14
44:49

Understanding and Accessing the Continuum of Human/Animal Support Services: A Scoping Review

Listen to Lisa Townsend talk about her recent publication.

08-14
12:19

How do we reduce conflict between people over wildlife?

Learn about social conflict over wildlife- what drives it, how it impacts wildlife, and what we can do about it- with Dr Mireille Gonzalez from the Center for Human Carnivore Coexistence.  Dr. Mireille Gonzalez is a social scientist and facilitatorfocused on wildlife conservation, conflict resolution, and helping people and animals share space more peacefully. She works with scientists, government agencies, NGOs, and communities to turn research into real-world solutions forhuman-wildlife coexistence.

08-05
31:29

Maybe New Directions in Welfare and Terminology for Animal Assisted Services

Listen to Amy Johnson Binder talk about how to help ensure the welfare of animals involved in animal assisted services. Amy has been a researcher, practitioner, and educator of animal assisted services and human animal interaction for over 20 years and is the program director for animal assisted services for health and education at the University of North Florida. 

08-05
25:23

Compassionate conservation, Colorado’s wolves, and getting killing off the table

Learn about the principles of compassionate conservation and how they apply to wolf reintroduction and management with Dr Marc Bekoff.

07-29
35:59

How can we coexist with bears?

Join us for a discussion with Dr. Stacy Lischka, a conservation social scientist, and Brenda Lee, founder and president of Colorado Bear Coalition, to learn about conflict and coexistence with bears.

07-24
38:29

Preserving the bond between people experiencing homelessness and their pets

Listen to Christine Kim talk about her work preserving the bond between people experiencing homelessness and their pets at My Dog Is My Home. Check out the APA HAI website here

07-17
34:14

Creating more pet inclusive housing

Learn about research and policy efforts to create more pet inclusive housing and the impacts it could have on communities with Ross Barker. Check out the APA HAI section here

07-11
28:31

Care of rescued patients in large animal veterinary medicine: Opportunities in a changing landscape

Join Page Buck and Liz Arbittier as they talk about their recent publication in HAICheck out the APA HAI section here

07-09
17:44

Protecting pets from extreme weather: myths and solutions

Join Dr. Ashley Etue to learn about new research about dog owners' views and behaviors surrounding their dogs and hot weather and extreme weather events. Check out APA HAI section here

07-03
19:04

A methodological tool for characterizing the therapeutic acts of animal-assisted therapy

Listen to Arni Zacks talk about her latest research.Check out the APA HAI section here

07-03
11:39

Pets and social and human services

Learn about how  social and human service providers can incorporate concerns about pets with Dr. Janet Hoy-GerlachCheck out the APA HAI section here

07-01
27:47

Open Door Veterinary Collective

Learn about Open Door Veterinary Collective and the <em>Ask About Pets</em> initiative with Dr. Janet Hoy-Gerlach, LCSW, LISW-S, a licensed clinical social worker, author, researcher, and the Director of Veterinary Social Work for Open Door Veterinary Collective. Check out the APA HAI section here

06-30
27:47

Animals Used in Research

Learn about the plight of animals used in research, the federal Animal Welfare Act, and recent policies to better protect research animals with Aubyn Royall. Check out the APA HAI section here

06-30
31:38

Who really speaks for wildlife?

Join us to hear Michelle Lute talk about wildlife governance.Check out the APA HAI section here

06-30
32:30

The Economics of Wolf Reintroduction with Dana Hoag

Learn about the economic costs and benefits of wolf reintroduction in Colorado and beyond with Dr Dana Hoag, an agriculture economist.Check out APA HAI here

06-25
21:35

Dr. Lesa Staubus and Extreme Confinement of Pigs

Listen to Dr Lesa Staubus discuss the extreme confinement of pigs.

06-25
36:23

Debra Hamilton and Pet Conflict Resolution

Learn more about animal conflict resolution - in divorce, with neighbors, or veterinary professionals - with Debra Hamilton

06-25
27:30

Diversity, equity, inclusion and belonging in EAS: A microcosm of non-traditional education

Join us to hear Aviva Vincent talk about her recent publication.Check out the HAI section here!

06-19
09:33

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