EQUINE ASSISTED THERAPY
“Equine Magic”
Current Programs
- Equine Assisted Psychotherapy
- Individual Adult Program
- Individual Youth Program
- 5 Week Equine Assisted Learning (EAL) and skill building block
- 10 Week Equine Assisted Psychotherapy Block
- Group EAL 5 week program
- Group Team Building Session
- Corporate Team Building
- Veteran Program
- Ladies Confidence Building and Mental Health Support Program and Workshops
We work with special needs children, youth justice and family services. We have found this to be an effective model of therapy for engaging and retaining attendance from clients who struggle with traditional methods.
We do not offer riding as this is solely about building personal skills and using horses and ponies as a medium to provide an external focus on leadership.
The horses and ponies can be travelled to set locations to provide the program this will of course adjust costs depending on factors such as arena space etc. Small groups and individuals can be catered for. These programs are aimed at everyone regardless of age and experience. No equine skills or knowledge is needed.
I personally have been involved with horses for 20yrs and have worked in a professional capacity coaching/ teaching, training and breeding horses. This is a program offered through our stud on a small scale and we are willing to bring it to a wider range of people to share the benefits. We have blended that with horsemanship skills to offer a different type of Equine Assisted Learning, one that works on mental connection, communication and leadership skills.
We are qualified with EAGALA. The International Standard in Equine Assisted Psychotherapy and became certified. This opens an exciting opportunity to Mental health professionals to make use of this method and service in the NT. This is an effective tool for engaging disconnected people and allowing self imposed learning and healing.
In addition to being PATH Intl certified in Equine Assisted Mental Health. Bringing International recognised skills and programs to the NT.
Some Published Articles for perusal
An excellent overview of how horses can help.
http://anxietytreatmentexperts.com/equine-assisted-therapy/
Equine-assisted psychotherapy: a mental health promotion/intervention modality for children who have experienced intra-family violence
http://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1111/j.1365-2524.2006.00684.x/full
Equine Assisted Therapy
http://csuepress.columbusstate.edu/pil/vol4/iss1/9/
THE EFFECTS OF EQUINE-ASSISTED THERAPY IN IMPROVING THE PSYCHO-SOCIAL FUNCTIONING OF CHILDREN WITH AUTISM
http://eprints.jser.fon.edu.mk/89/
Therapeutic Value of Equine-Human Bonding in Recovery from Trauma
http://www.tandfonline.com/doi/abs/10.2752/089279308X274038
EAGALA Model - Equine Assisted Pscychotherapy (EAP)
I am delighted to announce we have brought a world class EAP program the the NT. As a Internationally certified Equine Specialist I cannot wait to offer this excellent form of therapy.
There is plenty of details at the EAGALA website http://www.eagala.org/works with video links to how it works. From my end I find this to be an excellent modality to engage clients who have become soured with therapy or who have been through many models and shut down. It is passive and allow for the client to explore their story without pressure or distraction. EAGALA is extremely effective and I am proud to have this available in 2018.
There is significant scientific proof available and studies to read in the following link. For your perusal.
https://www.dropbox.com/s/6eju891ou0p6ct6/Eagala%20current%20studies%20R...
IN HOUSE PROGRAM
With the development of our facilities we are offering on farm EAP and Equine Magic programs. In addition to the travelling service this allows for larger groups to engage and experience Equine Assisted Therapy. We will offer group sessions, individual sessions and corporate team building and problem solving.
Some of the Programs offered include.
- Leadership Development
- Confidence Building
- Ladies Confidence Building
- Relaxation and Release
Sessions run for 1-2 hrs
Groups are generally from 5-10 and larger numbers welcome by negotiation.
No Equine Experience Necessary. Closed shoes must be worn.
