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Animal-Assisted Play Therapy

Rise VanFleet is a well-known family therapist who is a licensed psychologist in Pennsylvania, and a leading expert in Filial Therapy, having studied with the founders and creators, Bernard and Louise Guerney. She is also a Registered Play Therapist Supervisor and a Certified Dog Behavior Consultant. In this telephone interview, VanFleet discusses her involvement in animal-assisted play therapy (AAPT), her research, and the training methods she has developed. She is a prolific author and conducts trainings throughout the globe in both filial therapy and AAPT.