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Equine-Assisted Psychotherapy is an experiential method of therapy that is facilitated by a mental health professional AND a horse professional that requires the client or client group to accomplish a task involving the use of a horse. EAP  is an emerging field in which horses are used as a tool for emotional growth and learning.  Equine-Assisted Psychotherapy (EAP) is an effective way to observe people as they function in real life situations.  Completion of the presented task usually produces meaningful metaphors and analogies useful for the therapeutic process.  Sessions take place in a confidential, pastoral  setting.

 

Activities involving a horse require people to be physically and mentally engaged.  Also, being social animals, they are sensitive to non-verbal communication. They are perceptive, require clear communication and appropriate response.  Horses function in the present and are excellent judges of  mental attitude.  Most importantly, horses have the ability to mirror our mental perspective.

 

For the client, Equine-Assisted Psychotherapy (EAP)  gives them insight into themselves, their  behavior patterns, their self-esteem, values, their role, attitude, their acceptance of responsibility, their communication skills, leadership ability, problem solving skills and creative thinking ability.  Equine Assisted Psychotherapy  (EAP)  also provides clients an opportunity to discover their own best solution to a life challenge!

In addition, Equine-Assisted Psychotherapy (EAP) can be fun!

 

	For the mental health professional,  Equine-Assisted Psychotherapy (EAP) provides an opportunity to observe the client or clients in a real life situation.  Patterns of behavior, values, relationships, communication, attitude, acceptance of responsibility, use of teamwork, problem solving skill, leadership and use of creative thinking can be assessed.
	It provides for the mental health professional an opportunity to identify specific treatment goals, objectives and interventions.
	Equine-Assisted Psychotherapy (EAP) many times provides that significant breakthrough needed to achieve specific treatment goals and objectives.  Additionally,  EAP may be used to achieve treatment goals and objectives.
	Equine-Assisted Psychotherapy has been used successfully as part of a treatment plan for many mental health challenges: Drugs Alcohol Substance Abuse Anger Grief and Loss Eating Disorders Family Issues Behavior Problems Sexual Abuse Domestic Violence

Individual

Family

Couples

Groups

Corporate Teamwork

LOCATION

Equine-Assisted Psychotherapy (EAP) services are offered at :

FEE SCHEDULE

As agreed upon

For more information on Equine-Assisted Psychotherapy see

www.eagala.org.