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Equine-Assisted Psychotherapy

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WHAT IS EQUINE ASSISTED PSYCHOTHERAPY (EAP)?

 
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Equine Assisted Psychotherapy (EAP) 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(s). EAP is an emerging field in which horses are used as a tool for emotional growth and learning.  Equine Assisted Psychotherapy 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.

 

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WHY A HORSE?

 
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 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, and require clear communication and an appropriate response from the client.  Horses function in the present and are excellent judges of mental focus and attitude.  Most importantly, horses have the ability to mirror our mental perspective.

 

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BENEFIT FOR THE CLIENT

 
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For the client, EAP gives them insight into themselves through their behavior patterns, self-esteem, values, attitudes, roles in life, acceptance of responsibility, communication skills, leadership ability, problem solving skills, and creative thinking ability.  EAP also provides clients an opportunity to discover their own best solutions to life challenges. In addition, Equine Assisted Psychotherapy can be fun!

 

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BENEFIT FOR THE MENTAL HEALTH PROFESSIONAL

 
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 For the mental health professional, EAP provides an opportunity to observe and assess the client or clients in a “real life” situation, including the client’s patterns of behavior, use of teamwork, human and animal relationships, communication, attitudes, acceptance of responsibility for themselves and the animals, problem solving skills, leadership, and use of creative thinking. It provides the mental health professional an opportunity to identify specific treatment goals, objectives and interventions. Additionally, EAP many times provides that significant experiential breakthrough for the client that is needed to achieve specific their treatment goals and objectives.

 

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SUCCESS WITH MENTAL HEALTH CHALLENGES

 
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 Equine Assisted Psychotherapy has been used successfully as part of a treatment plan for many mental health challenges with Individuals, Families, Couples, Groups, and Corporate Teamwork, including:

 
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Addictions

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Alcohol Abuse

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Anger

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Anxiety

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Behavior Problems

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Communication

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Depression

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Domestic Violence

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Drug Abuse

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Eating Disorders

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Family Issues

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Grief and Loss

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Relationship Issues

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Sexual Abuse

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Substance Abuse

 LOCATION:

 

Equine Assisted Psychotherapy (EAP) services are offered at:

 

J & K Ranch & Kennel

12007 West Morgan Drive

Houston, Texas     77065

832-428-6253

 

The Equine-Assisted Psychotherapy professionals participating at J&K Ranch & Kennels includes:

 

M. K. Kelley Smith, Owner, L.B.S.W., Equine Professional, EAGALA Certified

jandkkennels@sbcglobal.net 

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Jamie Simmer, MSW, LCSW

socialworkergirl@yahoo.com

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Patti Tillson, MA, MS, LMFT

patillson@comcast.net

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Shirley Wheeler, LCSW, Certified Equine Therapist, EAGALA Level II

swheel41@sbcglobal.net

 

 

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FEE SCHEDULE

 
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$140.00 / hour for individual

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$210.00 / hour for family or group

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As agreed for corporate teamwork group

 

 

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For additional information on Equine Assisted Psychotherapy, please go to www.EAGALA.org.

Kelley Smith

Houston, TX  77065

Phone: (832) 428-6253

E-Mail:  jandkkennels@sbcglobal.net

 
   

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