What is Equine Assisted Psychotherapy?
Equine Assisted Psychotherapy consists of a collaborative relationship between licensed therapist, certified facilitator, horse, and client.
This modality emphasizes the mostly non-verbal, experiential learning that occurs when clients take the time to observe and practice the honest communication utilized by horses.These experiences encourage the development of problem-solving skills, mastery and control, respect, trust, self-confidence, teamwork, and accountability. As a connected relationship develops between a client and horse, the bond will naturally enhance the client’s ability to empathize and express his or her own emotional needs.