In this article we present background, theoretical rationale, and pilot data on the development of an intervention designed to increase positive affect in people living with serious health-related stress. This proof-of-concept study demonstrated that a multiple-component is feasible acceptable for newly diagnosed HIV. Retention adherence home practice were high. Participants reported significant increases decreases negative affect. can serve as template programs be developed help...

The Covid-19 pandemic has been found to negatively impact the psychological well-being of significant numbers people globally. Many individuals have challenged by social distancing mandates and resultant isolation. Humans, in our modern world, rarely as isolated socially restricted. Social connectedness support are critical protective factors for human survival well-being. isolation can lead loneliness, boredom, become a risk factor physical mental health issues such anxiety depression....

The initial months of COVID-19 forced people to quickly adapt dramatic changes their daily lives. As a result the inevitable decrease in access social support available during lockdown phase COVID-19, countless individuals relied upon companion dogs and cats. Given strong connections often have with animals, this study hypothesized that cats would positively impact guardians’ mental health. Anonymous, cross-sectional online surveys were used test premise. A total 5061 responses, primarily...

Chaos theory is presented for counselors working with clients experiencing life transitions. It proposed as a model that considers disorder, unpredictability, and lack of control normal parts transition processes. Nonlinear constructs from physics are adapted use in counseling. The provides method can to reconstruct their own alternative narratives, framework which stories understood, means facilitate cocreation adaptive interventions.

Veterinarians, like many other professions, were significantly impacted by the onset of COVID-19 in spring 2020. Standard practices disrupted, and veterinary hospitals had to quickly modify standard protocols safely serve their clients patients. The purpose this study was better understand dog owners' fears concerns pertaining care obtainment pet products food during lock down phase a pandemic be prepared address these now future. To end, an online, anonymous, cross-sectional survey designed...

Guilt refers to an unpleasant emotional state associated with one's behaviors, thoughts, or intentions, and it is based on the possibility that one may be in wrong others have this perception. Parental guilt common subtype often work-family conflict (WFC). WFC related been found depression anxiety. Through online anonymous survey, current study was designed explore dog owners' surrounding their dogs. Results suggest are at levels similar those reported human family studies. Additionally,...

Research has shown that pet loss can be a devastating and complex experience for some human survivors, yet this may not fully recognized by friends, partners, or acquaintances as significant bereavement. The objectives of the current study were to consider how continuing bonds (CB) expressions relate psychosocial functioning identify perceived social constraints well areas resilience associated with efforts cope recent loss. Through an anonymous online survey, participants (n = 4,336) who...

The purpose of this study was to explore and assess bereaved companion animal (CA) owners' (N = 672) responses a question about the decision euthanize their animal. Content analysis revealed four major themes: grief without guilt (73%); euthanasia as appropriate decision, accompanied by and/or ambivalence (22%); sole expression (6%); veterinarian collaboration with (32%). Results suggest that most believe they made right even though experienced extremely high levels grief. A smaller...

The onset of COVID has impacted the field veterinary medicine and lives cat guardians in numerous ways, yet subject remains largely unexplored. purpose this study was to better understand guardians’ fears concerns pertaining care obtainment pet products food during initial lock down phase pandemic address these now future. To end, an anonymous online survey distributed first two months pandemic. included questions relationship with their related experiences as a result Quantitative...

Abstract Parental guilt, one common subtype of guilt often associated with work-family conflict (WFC), has been found to be depression and anxiety. Because many people view their pets as family members even children, the current study was designed explore dog owners’ dog-related its relationship Through an online anonymous survey, results our suggest that WFC are at comparable levels those reported in human studies. They also both significant predictors It is important for mental health...

Abstract: Increasing evidence suggests that positive affect plays an important role in adaptation to chronic illness, independent of levels negative affects like depression. Positive may be especially beneficial for people the midst severe stress, such as diagnosis human immunodeficiency virus (HIV). As medical treatments HIV have improved, number living with has increased, and prevention strategies tailored specifically become a priority. There is need effective, creative, client-centered...

This study investigated self-compassion in the context of grief following death a companion animal recently bereaved sample ( N = 431). We addressed social contexts and individual differences focusing on how psychosocial outcomes vary as function constraints, well use continuing bonds (CB). observed that related to frequency engagement CB. Self-compassion also moderated relationships between severity depression constraints depression. recommend future research training outcomes, especially...

Abstract The COVID-19 pandemic has demonstrated negative impacts on the psychological well-being of humans around world. Most communities have followed social distancing mandates, resulting in isolation and changes to daily work routines. Extended periods can lead boredom, loneliness, increased risk for physical mental health concerns. For many individuals during pandemic, their household members cats represented only contact with living beings. Cats been shown form strong attachments owners...

The current study examined posttraumatic growth (PTG) experienced by bereaved pet owners following the death of their pet. Using qualitative methodology, we analyzed responses 308 participants who answered yes to a question about experiencing PTG. Within five factors model PTG, most endorsed included following: Relating Others ( n = 76), Appreciation Life 52), Personal Strength 51), Spiritual Change 32), and New Possibilities 29). Other themes not captured PTG as follows: relating animals...

An increasing number of people view their pets as family members and the death a pet often induces grief reaction comparable severity to loss significant human relationship. Yet, despite similar levels grief, typically does not involve rituals that allow owners express grief. This study was designed better understand how memorialize through use continuing bonds (CB) expressions, well choices pertaining after-death body care, decisions related taking time off work following death, impact...

Abstract Numerous studies have found pets to a beneficial effect on people’s psychological well-being, yet growing body of research suggests that the positive impact pet ownership is more complex than once thought and does not always lead improved owner physical mental health. One potential drawback pet-related guilt. Research pertaining work-family conflict parental guilt has traditionally focused human family members, majority owners consider their be members. Similar guilt, dog-related...

The current study examined Posttraumatic Growth (PTG) experienced by bereaved pet owners in the United States, French-Canada, Japan, and Hong Kong following death of their pet. Using qualitative methodology, we analyzed responses participants who answered “yes” to a question about experiencing PTG explored what extent cross-cultural mapped onto five factors Inventory (PTGI). For U.S. sample, 58% PTGI. 72% 50% PTGI for Kong, 39% We also emergent categories related individuals have lost...

Dog aggression directed towards people is a leading reason for relinquishment and major public health hazard. In response to the threat of dog bites, breed-specific legislation has been introduced in numerous cities within United States countries throughout world. There limited evidence, however, suggest that such laws are effective. This study explored, through an online, anonymous, cross-sectional survey, US residents' views about bite risk common breeds, legislation, alternative options...

This qualitative study (n = 25) was created to better understand the mental health of U.S. swine veterinarians who were involved in mass depopulation events related COVID-19. A total 25 veterinarians, participants a previous larger quantitative study, volunteered be interviewed about their experiences COVID-19 event. Themes that emerged from these interviews included: (1) need prepared for crisis events; (2) lack public understanding; (3) moral distress; (4) empathy others, especially young...

This study was designed to better understand how service dog partners experience the loss of their dog. An anonymous survey distributed who had lost a within last five years. One-way ANOVAs were used assess differences (retirement vs. death) on scores for Centrality Events Scale, Warwick-Edinburgh Mental Well-Being Social Constraints Measure, and Self-Compassion Scale. Linear regression conducted total bereavement score determine impact above assessment measures. We found higher grief those...

Numerous recent studies have shown that COVID-19 and the accompanying mandated lifestyle changes resulted in significant negative effects on people’s mental health. To meet increased need for health support, while also maintaining physical safety, a variety of telehealth services been created or expanded. A body scan mindfulness program is an intervention can easily be modified to offered virtually. This study was designed determine if virtual exercise, with participants’ holding their dog...

This study describes the experiences of service dog partners (N=22) whose had retired within previous five years. The participants were who participated in a larger quantitative (N=56) and agreed to follow up interview. Guided by bereavement human-animal bond theories prior research, researchers coded interviews using directed content analysis identify prevalent themes. Findings underscore that retirement is poorly understood others, often results disenfranchised grief about this ambiguous...

<title>Abstract</title> <bold>Introduction:</bold> This study tested the feasibility and preliminary efficacy of Coping Emotional Development for Adolescents to Reduce Stress (CEDARS) a positive psychological intervention (PPI), tailored adolescents administered in classroom setting, boosting CEDARS skill use emotional well-being. <bold>Method:</bold> (N = 102, 45% female) aged 13-15, four physical education classes at same school were randomly assigned by either receive (n 59) or engage...