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Canine Therapy in the Center Bazalka, o.p.s.
POPELOVÁ, Marcela
The bachelor thesis deals with the theme of Canine therapy in the Bazalka Center, o.p.s.. In the thesis I describe the course of canine therapy in this organization. Furthermore, I evaluate the benefits of therapy from the perspective of the workers and the clients. Canine therapy takes form of a group interaction with adult clients with combined disabilities. The work also maps the strengths and weaknesses, opportunities and risks involved in providing canine therapy. The aim of my bachelor thesis was to evaluate the provision of canine therapy in Bazalka Center, o.p.s. in České Budějovice for adult clients with combined disabilities, first from the point of view of workrs and second from the perspective of clients and clients 18+. In my research I decided to use qualitative research strategy, polling method, semi-structured interview technique. The research team consisted of five clients and five workers. The results showed that clients evaluate canine therapy positively. All the clients chose the option "I am feeling good in the presence of a dog". We also got answers to the question what kind of activities do clients prefer. There is an interesting evaluation of the benefits of canine therapy from the employees' point of view. The employees have seen the greatest benefit in improved mental health of clients, enriched environment with new incentives and motivation for action. The bachelor thesis can be used as a source of information for canine therapy workers who can find out how to conduct canine therapy with clients with combined disabilities. In addition, the organization can use incentives for improvement. It also serves as a feedback for the existing canisterapeutical team.
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