Introduction to Equine Assisted Psychotherapy
What you’ll learn
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define animal assisted therapy, equine assisted learning, equine assisted psychotherapy, and hippotherapy
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Discern when and where equine psychotherapy may be used
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List and describe three common approaches used in equine psychotherapy
Did you know that horses have been used for riding for many centuries? That’s pretty common knowledge. But did you know that horses have also been used to treat people suffering from various illnesses and psychological challenges dating back to ancient Greek civilization?
Equine assisted psychotherapy is a wonderful adjunct therapy used by mental health professionals and various human service professionals ranging from such diverse fields as justice to education to business to healthcare!
This course is intended for you whether you desire to learn more about equine assisted therapy, if you wish to begin practicing in this field or if you are a practitioner wanting to know about alternative options to refer your clients. If you are someone seeking an alternative type of therapy or learning experience, this course may be just what you are looking for so that you can make an informed decision concerning what type of equine therapy makes sense for you.
Who this course is for:
- This course is intended for human service and mental health professionals who wish to learn more about animal assisted therapies, particularly equine assisted psychotherapy.
- This course may also be beneficial for individuals seeking alternative approaches to their own mental health needs.
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Lorie Watson –
The course was better then I expected. A lot of information was provided
Helen Knight –
This is a great course. The resources are relevant. And the lecturer is engaging.
Eric Noort –
I thought that this course was about how to handle abused horses and the way their mind works.
Liz –
long enough to cover the main points and good overview of the different types of therapy and uses
Sherif Amin –
yes it,s a good intro so far and very helpful indeed
Jeanne Mahoney –
Very comprehensive and well done.
Brendan Pender –
Really enjoying it so far!
Vanessa steeves –
I found the information helpful, however I was looking for a more in-depth module with examples, videos and activities to show me how to actually utilize horses for EAP.
Sanchia Stanford –
Enjoyed it
Shawn –
a lot of great information.
Alicia Chapmanm –
Very informative as an introduction to Equine Assisted history, practices and models. I look forward to progressing through Wendy’s class to find the next compass point on my journey.
Hazel Patterson –
I feel there is a lot of information given snd a broad range of topics are introduced. I like the notes whic can be referred to at a later date I’m enjoying and learning more than I thought I would.