We are excited to share that Hartpury University has launched the first UK Masters degree in Animal Assisted Counselling and Psychotherapy, this is a course ONLY for people who have already have been practicing as a BPS, BACP or UKCP accredited counsellor or psychotherapist for at least a year and having clinical supervision during this time.

There are still some places left to enrol! Read more about the course from SCAS Member and Hartpury Senior Lecturer, Dr. Clare Thomas-Pino:

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Interdisciplinary Innovation: How can we advance research and practice in human-animal interactions?

Researchers and practitioners will come together at the SCAS annual conference on Sunday 20^th October 2024 to shape the future of safe and compassionate Animal Assistance Services through interdisciplinary innovation.  

This year’s SCAS conference theme is ‘Interdisciplinary Innovation: How can we advance research and practice in human-animal interactions?’. Leading UK and international experts will share the latest research and practice in human-animal interactions will discuss topics relevant to Animal Assistance Services (AAS).

The SCAS Code of Practice in AAI was initially published in 2013 and revised in 2019. It serves as a guide for professionals, patients, and the public, outlining crucial steps to achieve best practices. As part of the SCAS Code of Practice Workshop, held at the International Society for Anthrozoology (ISAZ) annual conference, delegates will engage in an activity designed to assist SCAS in collecting valuable information and filtering ideas from experts, professionals, and the public. This input will inform the future update of the Code as it is a living document. Join the SCAS2024 Annual Conference (online) in October for an update on the SCAS Code of Practice. 

SCAS member Kris Hill has published a paper in Anthrozoös, ‘To Roam or Stay Home? Understanding “Pet Parenting” Types in Relation to the Indoor/Outdoor Cat Debate’ (Read here: Open access!). The findings of the study were also the subject of a SCAS Webinar, ‘Coddled Companions or Pet Prisoners? Understanding ‘pet parenting’ types in relation to the ‘indoor versus outdoor cat’ debate.’ Recordings of passed SCAS webinars are available for a small fee (contact info@scas.org.uk).