Working with large and powerful animals helps participants overcome fear. Accomplishing tasks involving horses, in spite of this fear, creates confidence and helps the participants deal with other intimidating situations in life.
Like humans, horses have distinct personalities. They provide opportunities for metaphorical learning. Using metaphors is an effective technique when working with even the most challenging individuals or groups.
Horses can mirror human body language. Participants learn if they change their behavior, the horses will respond differently.
Horses are honest, which makes them especially powerful messengers.
Having interactive sessions with horses allows clients to "see" where the problems are and find ways to solve them. The focus is on doing, being active in-the-moment, and finding solutions that provide faster, more permanent change.
Adding horses to the equation, makes the process more engaging.
Horses provide powerful opportunities to address social skills, communication issues, and other dynamics necessary for healthy, meaningful relationships.
Some specific benefits of Equine Assisted Psychotherapy:
Improves communication and teamwork skills
Encourages the development of healthy relationships
Provides problem solving and success over obstacles
Builds confidence and self-esteem
Provides a unique structure for family therapy
Leads to real and long-lasting change
Let Horses Lead You to the Solutions You Need.
