To describe the animal-assisted therapy model where pets serve as reinforcers, socializing catalysts, and agents of social support. To describe the benefits of animal-assisted therapy.

To provide information about experiencing an anniversary reaction to a disaster or traumatic event. To validate a range of responses.

To use a systematic tool for recording and assessing antecedents leading up to problem behavior, the problem behavior, and then the consequences. To analyze upward and downward patterns of problem behavior. To use assessment tool as a jumping off point for discussions with client.

To foster understanding of Anxiety Management Training as a viable counseling model for children with anxiety disorders. To foster understanding of how AMT works.

To commit in a formal contract to continued appropriate behavioral improvement as a way to avoid anxiety relapse.

To increase awareness of stress symptoms and reducers, thereby promoting effective management of stress.

To foster understanding about when art activities for bereaved children are beneficial as a vehicle for self-expression and how the technique works.