Veterinary Behaviour Chat

151 Arousal, Valence and links to Behavioural Signs and Treatment

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Episode 151 – Arousal, Valence and links to Behavioural Signs and Treatment

This episode is inspired by a listener request for me to have a chat about emotional arousal, valence and how these relate to behavioural signs and treatment strategies. I love this topic, which is why I have designed a resource, which you can find in the Trinity Professional Guides E-Book, that talks about exactly this – The Canine and Feline Circumplex of Emotions.

Here's what you'll learn: · Definitions of arousal and valence as they relate to Veterinary Behaviour Medicine and The Circumplex of Emotions. · Why this resource is a brilliant visual guide for Caregivers and Professionals alike. · How we can recognize extremes of arousal and valence and their impact on welfare and wellbeing. · Neurotransmitter considerations within this model. · How this model can guide our pharmacological and non-pharmacological treatment choices.

Find The Canine and Feline Circumplex of Emotions as well as many other useful resources in the Professional Guides E-Book here: https://katrin-jahn.mykajabi.com/trinity-ebook

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