Andrea BeetzGerman qualified psychologist
Date of Birth: 22.07.1975
Country: Germany |
Content:
- A Biographic Sketch of Dr. Bitzes
- Pioneering Work in Animal-Assisted Therapy
- Exploring Human-Animal Relationships
- Expanding Boundaries in Zoosexuality Research
A Biographic Sketch of Dr. Bitzes
Early Life and EducationUta Bitzes, a renowned German psychologist, holds a doctorate in psychology from Friedrich-Alexander-Universität Erlangen-Nürnberg (1994-1999). Her initial research focused on psycho-gerontology, the study of mental health and well-being in older adults.
Pioneering Work in Animal-Assisted Therapy
Bitzes's contributions to the field of animal-assisted therapy have earned her recognition and awards. She received the Kӧrber-Stiftung Award for her pioneering work in developing Animal-Assisted Therapy (AAT) in Germany.
Exploring Human-Animal Relationships
Bitzes's seminal work, "Love, Violence, and Sexuality in Relationships between Humans and Animals," delved into the complex and often taboo subject of sexual interactions between humans and animals. This groundbreaking research challenged traditional views of zoosexuality as a mere perversion and explored the psychological and emotional aspects of human-animal relationships.
Expanding Boundaries in Zoosexuality Research
Bitzes's work, along with that of Honey Milletzky, stands as one of the few contemporary studies that challenge the traditional perspective of zoosexuality as a pathological deviation. By shifting the focus away from stigmatization and towards an understanding of the emotional intricacies involved, Bitzes has expanded the boundaries of research in this area.