How does Equine Co-Facilitated Learning and Therapy
Differ From Horsemanship?
The focus is on human skills, not horse skills. Horsemanship is about the instructor directing specific skills with horses. EAP is about the clients being themselves.
A treatment team consists of a horse professional and a clients being themselves.
Specific treatment goals, objectives, and interventions are identified and documented. Sessions are structured and facilitated to deliberately address the reasons clients came to therapy.
EAP activities are designed to best create metaphors to "real life." This allows for metaphorical learning as everything done with the horses is related to what is happening at home, school, work, in relationships, etc.
Equine Assisted psychotherapy is an experiential modality of mental health treatment. It involves setting up activities with horses which will require the client or group to apply certain skills. Non-verbal communication, assertiveness, creative thinking and problem-solving, leadership, work, taking responsibility, teamwork and relationships, confidence, and attitude are several examples of the tools utilized and developed by EAP.
EAP is a powerful and effective therapeutic approach that has an incredible impact on individuals, youth, families and groups. EAP addresses a variety of mental health and human development needs, including behavioral issues, attention deficit disorder, substance abuse, eating disorders, abuse issues, depression, anxiety, relationship problems and communication needs.
TESTIMONIALS
"I was amazed at how the use of equine-assisted therapy simplified what I thought was so complicated, and I noticed that the manner in which I thought and behaved towards the horses, mirrored the way I have been with people." -Deb N.
Vast improvements with every session. This should be a required therapy for all wounded soldiers their families. - former military
"I never knew one weekend (with horses) would provide so much insight to my daughter." -Linda M..
Team Equus encourages Corporate team building and the use of horses to define strengths and weaknesses within the corporate bubble.
Team Equus
1227 s. Myrtle Ave.
Clearwater, Fl 33756
727-467-4213
Dr. Darlene Williams PhD. - Program Director, M.S. - EAGALA Certified 2003
Lori L. Roe - Director of Marketing, B.S., E.S. - EAGALA Certified 2009
Patte Plount - Corporate Liaison, E.S. - EAGALA Certified 2009
Marti McNeil - Program Development Specialist, M.S., E.S. - EAGALA Certified 2009
