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EQUINE-ASSISTED PSYCHOTHERAPY

We provide equine-assisted psychotherapy utilizing a team approach, consisting of a licensed therapist, an equine specialist and horse(s). Our approach is based on the belief that clients have the ability to find the best solutions for themselves when given the opportunity to discover them. The horse is an ideal therapy partner due to its unique sensitivities to its environment. In essence, the horse acts as a large biofeedback machine, and this real-time feedback provides powerful growth opportunities. The experiential nature of the sessions allows clients to observe their thoughts, feelings and behaviors and the impact on themselves and others while also providing opportunities to explore, problem-solve and overcome challenges. Equine-Assisted Psychotherapy can help clients work through difficulties such as depression, anxiety, behavioral issues, relationship challenges and trauma. The therapy work is all ground-based, with no riding involved and no previous experience with horses required. We are EAGALA certified and have received specialized trained in the Equilateral: Equine-Assisted EMDR Protocol and also incorporate evidence-based models such as CBT and DBT into our sessions. Click below for an informative video about EAGALA and the power of equine-assisted psychotherapy.

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