Services
What is Equine Assisted Therapy
Equine Assistedā Psychotherapy, or EAP, is one of the most effective forms of experiential therapies. EAP uses interactive activities in place of traditional sessions where you "talk" and a therapist "listens". You might be familiar with other types of experiential therapies including: adventure and wilderness therapy such as Outward Bound; Play therapy; and expressive therapies that use art and music. People just like you are choosing these services because they are able to get better results in a shorter amount of time than with traditional services.
How will I benefit?
Through specifically designed EAP sessions, you will learn valuable skills such as:
* Non-verbal Communication
* Assertiveness
* Creative Thinking
* Problem Solving
* Leadership
* Responsibility
* Teamwork
* Anxiety
* Relationship Issues
* Communication Problems
* Thought Disorder
What is Equine Assisted Therapy
Equine Assistedā Psychotherapy, or EAP, is one of the most effective forms of experiential therapies. EAP uses interactive activities in place of traditional sessions where you "talk" and a therapist "listens". You might be familiar with other types of experiential therapies including: adventure and wilderness therapy such as Outward Bound; Play therapy; and expressive therapies that use art and music. People just like you are choosing these services because they are able to get better results in a shorter amount of time than with traditional services.
How will I benefit?
Through specifically designed EAP sessions, you will learn valuable skills such as:
* Non-verbal Communication
* Assertiveness
* Creative Thinking
* Problem Solving
* Leadership
* Responsibility
* Teamwork
* Anxiety
* Relationship Issues
* Communication Problems
* Thought Disorder
EAP is an experiential modality
EAP is an experiential modality
This entails that clients learn about themselves and others by participating in ground work based activities with the horses , and then discussing thoughts, patterns beliefs and behaviors
Wāhatā kind of problems does EAP Help?
EAP can be useful in solving a wide variety of problems that affect people of all age
- Behavioral Issues
- Substance Abuse
- Eating Disorder
- Abuse Issues
- Depression
- Anxiety
- Relationship Issues
- Communication Problems
- Thought Disorder
- Attention Deficit Disorder
Who can benefit from EAP?EAP is effective for children, teenagers, adults, families and groups. Depending on your need, you could be involved in individual, family or group therapy.
You and the licensed clinical social worker will decide what best meets you needs upon your first telephone contact.
Horses are social animals, they have defined roles within their herd. Horses have their own personalities, moods and attitudes, this seems at times that they are defiant and stubborn.
Horses are sensitive to non-verbal communication which gives them a reaction to whatever message the client gives them at the moment. The horses give a vast opportunity for metaphoric learning
Do I need to have riding experience
No. EAP is not about riding or horsemanship. The only requirements is that you dress appropriately for working with the horses in the barn, pasture or arena. Shoes that cover your toes are essential
