Animal-assisted Trauma-focused Therapy for Children and Adolescents

This study tests an animal-assisted therapy program for children and teens (ages 9–17) who have experienced trauma and are suffering from post-traumatic stress symptoms, to see if having animals present during therapy improves outcomes compared to standard trauma-focused therapy. **You may be eligible if...** - You are between 9 and 17 years old - You have experienced at least one traumatic event and can recall it - You have significant post-traumatic stress symptoms (measured by a standard questionnaire) - You (and your parent/guardian) have basic knowledge of German - Your legal guardian has given consent - You have a neutral or positive attitude toward animals **You may NOT be eligible if...** - You cannot complete questionnaires due to language barriers or other issues - You are severely allergic to animals - Other exclusion criteria may apply — check with your doctor Talk to your doctor to see if this trial is right for you.