0000-0003-2029-095X About
Unnati Hunjan is the Founding Member of Supertails (www.supertails.com). She is a Psychologist and a certified Animal-Assisted Therapist. She is also the Founder of Therapeutic Paws, India's pioneering organisation in the field of Animal-Assisted Interventions with a presence in multiple countries; and a former Professor in the Department of Psychology, Christ University, Bangalore. Her PhD is in Neuropsychology and Animal-Assisted Interventions (AAI).
As a global thought leader in the field of Animal-Assisted Interventions (AAI), she has facilitated various workshops and lectures on national and international platforms, including Miami University and IAHAIO conference in New York. She recently published a research paper- ‘Why Companion Animals Are Beneficial During COVID-19 Pandemic’ in the SAGE Journal of Patient Experiences and a chapter titled- ‘Efficacy of Animal-Assisted Therapy for Psychoneuroimmunology, Cognitive Neuropsychology and Resilience in Clinical Settings’, amongst many others.
As a TEDxPune speaker in February 2021, she discussed the role of companion animals. She has trained numerous pets, pet parents and practitioners across India, USA, Canada, Switzerland and England.
Employment
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Christ University Professor
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Supertails.com Founding Member
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Therapeutic Paws Founder
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Publications (6)
- Psychoneuroimmunological Perspective of Animal-Assisted Therapy Save
- Brain-Based Learning Method: Opportunities and Challenges Save
- Efficacy of AAT for Psychoneuroimmunology, Cognitive Neuropsychology and Resilience in Clinical Settings Save
- Why Companion Animals Are Beneficial During COVID-19 Pandemic Save
- A Neurobiological Perspective on Psychological Stress Save
- Neurobiological Aspects Of Violent And Criminal Behaviour: Deficits In Frontal Lobe Function And Neurotransmitters Save