Equine Assisted Psychotherapy & Learning

 

Equine Assisted Psychotherapy & Learning

July 27 | 10 a.m.-3 p.m.

Limited seating available

**Experiential Activity at Stars and Strides Farm**

Objectives: In this course you will learn

• Basics and premise behind Equine Assisted Psychotherapy and Learning

 

1. How EAP/EAL provides an existential experience and personal development

1. How EAP/EAL will support individuals, couples and/or families in developing healthy relationships

1. How EAP/EAL can support the development of responsibility and accountability

1. How EAP/EAL aid in overcoming barriers to find change

1. How EAP/EAL can aid in the development of decision making skills

1. How EAP/EAL can support the use of appropriate risks to move out of comfort zone

1. How EAP/EAL increases use of effective communication—both verbally and non-verbally

(Tentative Itinerary)

10 a.m.

• What is Equine Assisted Psychotherapy and Learning
• Experiential Modality
• Why Horses?
• EAP versus Traditional Therapy
• Team Approach

 

11 a.m.

• Code of Ethics
• Ground Work
• Solution-Oriented

 

12 Noon

• Lunch
• Travel to Farm

 

1:00pm

• Horse Safety
• Safety “untraining”
• Equipment
• Facility
• Confidentiality

 

2 p.m.

• Equine group exercise
• Adjournment/ Questions

 

3 p.m.

• End of Day

 

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