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Our research goal is to increase knowledge of the benefits of the human-animal interaction through interdisciplinary research.

Our clinical goal is to enhance health and well-being for patients and other members of our community through animal-assisted interventions.

Our educational goal is to improve understanding of the benefits of the human-animal interaction.

 

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March 24, 2024

Expert Commentary Featured in the New York Times

The dogs helping the covenant children find their way back

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Aug. 2, 2023

Expert Commentary Featured on NPR

Weekly Dose of Wonder: Spending time with a dog can be good for your health

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Feb. 16, 2023

Book Publication by American Psychiatric Association Publishing

The role of companion animals in the treatment of mental disorders

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Dec. 2, 2025

CHAI Research Featured on Psychology Today

The Surprising Link Between Pet Attachment and Mental Health

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Oct. 17, 2025

Expert Commentary Featured in the New York Times

Dear Pet Sitter: Please Lock Up the Knives and Watch Out for Blimps

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Sept. 10, 2025

Expert Commentary Featured on Kinship

Do Dogs Actually Raise Our Serotonin Levels? They sure feel like the key to happiness.

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