Introduction To Equine Assisted Psychotherapy

Equine therapy & Mental health

Last updated 2022-01-10 | 4.5

- define animal assisted therapy
- equine assisted learning
- equine assisted psychotherapy
- and hippotherapy
- Discern when and where equine psychotherapy may be used
- List and describe three common approaches used in equine psychotherapy

What you'll learn

define animal assisted therapy

equine assisted learning

equine assisted psychotherapy

and hippotherapy

Discern when and where equine psychotherapy may be used

List and describe three common approaches used in equine psychotherapy

* Requirements

* Students should have an interest in equine psychotherapy
* There are a couple of reflection exercises so a pen/pencil and paper might come in handy.
* Access to YouTube is important as some of the questions are based on the resources section and videos watched.

Description

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.

Course content

2 sections • 15 lectures

Welcome and Course Overview 2 lectures

Introduction to Equine Assisted Psychotherapy Preview 03:45

Introductory Exercise

Choose a pleasing memory you have about an animal in your life.
•What do you remember about the experience?
•What feelings do you have as you recall the experience?
•What do you feel now as you remember the experience?

Equine Assisted Psychotherapy 13 lectures

Equine Assisted Terminology, EAP & Brief History Preview 09:03

Unit 1 - Terms used in Animal Therapies - Quiz

Theories and Benefits of Equine Assisted Psychotherapy Preview 09:53

Unit 2 - Benefits of Equine Assisted Psychotherapy - Quiz

Professional Associations handling Equine Therapy Preview 03:22

Four of the major associations that promote equine therapy in North America.

Unit 3 - Professional Associations - Quiz

EAGALA stands for the Equine Growth and Learning Association. True or False?

What Equine Assisted Psychotherapists Do Preview 02:42

What kinds of clients equine therapists work with and how they work on therapy. Levels of horse experience required by the therapist and client.

Unit 4 - Equine Therapist Roles and Responsibilities - Quiz

Different Approaches used by the Equine Therapist Preview 03:42

Theories surrounding equine therapy, benefits and some of the evidence based research.

Unit 5 - Different Approaches - Quiz

Choosing an Equine Therapy Program Preview 05:42

Unit 6 - Choosing an Equine Program - Quiz

Conclusion - and list of some programs offering equine therapy training Preview 01:32

Summary remarks and next steps for learning more about the field of equine psychotherapy.

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