Equine Assisted Psychotherapy

 

Working with horses is a powerful and effective therapeutic approach that has an incredible impact on individuals. 

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Equine Assisted Therapy (EAT) is the practice of using horses for emotional growth. Participants in therapy use feelings, behaviors, and patterns to better understand the horse and themselves. The field of using horses for therapy is new and growing rapidly. It has been proven to be very effective in building confidence, improving communication and giving personal insights to participants involved with equine assisted therapy.

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Much of the equine therapy is facilitated by non-verbal communication skills. Horses, like many other animals, communicate non-verbally. They use body language and often mirror the emotions and behaviors of the participants that surround them. Equine Assisted Psychotherapy builds skills in the following areas:

• Problem Solving

• Work Ethic

• Personal Responsibility

• Teamwork

• Confidence

• Attitude

• Emotional Growth

• Relationship Building