🌿 IHAIC Research Participation Form
Thank you for your willingness to contribute to ongoing graduate-level research within IHAIC.This study explores mirrored somatic and emotional patterns between humans and animals within the same household. Your participation supports both structured analysis and deeper case understanding. Participation is voluntary.
Anonymity Preference
How would you like to be identified in research reporting?
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First Name
Full Name
Please keep my name and responses anonymous
Name
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First Name
Last Name
Phone Number
Optional: Please enter a valid phone number.
Format: (000) 000-0000.
Do we have permission to contact you if we have further questions?
yes
no
Email
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example@example.com
Household Overview
How many adults live in your household (number)?
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How many children live in your household (number)?
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How many animals live in your household (number)?
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List name, species, age and breed of each animal.
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List name, species, age and breed of each animal.
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Which animal do you feel most closely paired with?
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How long has your pet lived with you?
List name and the amount of years.
Human Health History
Have you experienced any of the following? (Check all that apply)
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Anxiety
Chronic Stress
Digestive Issues
Kidney Issues
Recurrent UTIs
Heart Conditions
Diabetes
Hypoglycemia
Hormonal imbalance
Autoimmune concerns
Chronic pain
Musculoskeletal tension
Trauma history
Grief / Emotional distress
None
Other
If applicable, when did your symptoms begin?
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Within past year
1-3 years ago
More than 3 years ago
Since childhood
Unsure
On a scale of 1-5, how severe are your current symptoms?
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1 - Mild
2 - Occasional
3 - Moderate
4 - Significant
5 - Severe
Animal Health History (Primary Paired Animal)
Please respond with your closest pet's history.
Has your closest bonded pet experienced any of the following? (Check all that apply)
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Anxiety
Chronic Stress
Digestive Issues
Kidney Issues
Urinary/bladder issues
Heart Conditions
Diabetes
Hypoglycemia
Hormonal imbalance
Autoimmune concerns
Chronic pain
Musculoskeletal tension
Trauma history
Grief / Emotional distress
None
Other
Do any other pets in your house have the same symptoms as you do.
If applicable, when did your symptoms begin?
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Within past year
1-3 years ago
More than 3 years ago
Since childhood
Unsure
On a scale of 1-5, how severe are your current symptoms?
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1 - Mild
2 - Occasional
3 - Moderate
4 - Significant
5 - Severe
Mirroring & Behavioral Synchrony
To what degree do you feel your animal mirrors your emotional or physical state?
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1 - Not at all
2 - Slightly
3 - Moderately
4 - Strongly
5 - Very strongly
When you experience stress or illness, how does your animal respond?
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Stays physically close
Appears anxious
Becomes protective
Withdraws
Shows similar symptoms
No noticeable change
Other
When this happens, does your pet respond right away? Within a few hours? Does your pet act out? If so, for how long?
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How do you respond under stress or illness?
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Temperament & Traits
How would you describe your temperament? (Check all that apply)
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Calm
High-strung
Emotionally sensitive
Passive
Assertive
Easily overwhelmed
Driven
Runs warm ("hot")
Runs cold
Overly reactive
Unreactive
Other
How would you describe your animal's temperament? (Check all that apply)
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Calm
High-strung
Emotionally sensitive
Passive
Assertive
Easily overwhelmed
Driven
Runs warm ("hot")
Runs cold
Overly reactive
Unreactive
Other
Are you taking any prescription medications, preventatives, supplements or on a special diet?
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Is your primary animal taking any prescription medications, preventatives, supplements or on a special diet?
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How would you describe your household most of the time?
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Calm / low stress
Moderate stress
High stress
Structured / routine-based
Frequently changing
Your activity level most of the time:
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Sedentary
Moderately active
Highly active
Is your animal exercised regularly?
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Yes
Somewhat
Rarely
Integrative Modalities Used
Have you used holistic modalities for yourself or your animal?
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Bodywork
Flower Essences
Homeopathy
Energy-based modalities
Essential Oils
Nutritional Therapy
Sound therapy
Magnetic therapy
None
Other
Did you observe noticeable changes?
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Optional Photo Submission
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I consent that this photo can be utilized for:
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Research analysis only
May be used in anonymized academic publication
Do not use beyond internal review
Follow-up Participation
Would you be open to:
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Recorded Video Consultation (research use only)
Structured follow-up interview
Multi-session case study
No follow-up
Preferred contact method:
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Email
Phone
Final Consent
This research is conducted through the Institute for Human Animal Integrative Care (IHAIC) in affiliation with the University of Metaphysics and the University of Sedona. Your responses will be used for graduate-level academic research, university publication, and may be included in future published works including books, articles, and educational materials. Participation is entirely voluntary. You may withdraw at any time prior to submission. By submitting this form, you confirm that you are 18 years of age or older and consent to the use of your responses as described above.
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I understand that my responses may be used in academic research, university publications, and published books or educational materials produced by Tamara Shaw and IHAIC.
I consent to my responses being shared in research reporting. (If you selected "anonymous" above, your name will not be used — only your data.)
I understand that participation is voluntary
I am 18 years of age or older and I voluntarily agree to participate in this research study.
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