An opportunity to explore the benefits of EAP with professionals As a therapeutic Intervention for Mental Health Issues Adolescents Trauma Family Therapy
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The LEAP Equestrian Therapeutic Centre Riverside Farm Westbury on Severn GL14 1RE
Our professionals are members of: Equine Assisted Growth and Learning Association (EAGALA) Equine Assisted Psychotherapy (EAP) is an emerging field in which horses are used as a tool for emotional growth and learning. EAP is a collaborative effort between a licensed therapist and a horse professional. Because of its intensity and effectiveness, it is considered a short-term or ‘brief’ approach.
EAP
Challenges clients in a non threatening manner Rapidly breaks down defence barriers Provides immediate cause and effect situations Captivates and holds attention Promotes change from dysfunctional patterns
EAP is experimental in nature. This means that participants learn about themselves and others by participating in activities with the horses, and then processing (or discussing) feelings, behaviours and patterns. This approach has been compared to the ropes courses used by therapists, treatment facilities and human development courses around the world. But EAP has the added advantage of utilizing horses, dynamic and powerful living beings.
The focus of EAP involves setting up activities involving the 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 Workshop Timetable
9 am Sign-up and Registration.
Introductions.
9:30 am Physical & Emotional Safety
Setting up and starting an EAP session.
A.Observation and approach therapy activity
B.Catching and haltering therapy activity
Demonstrations, discussion, hands-on practice.
A.Lunging
B.Ground Tie
EAP Family Therapy sessions.
Hands on demonstrations.
A.Temptation Alley and variations
Safety - Physical and emotional safety
A. The Emergency dismount, Zones
Nonverbal cues and safety issues
Reading body language and its importance in clinical settings.
Other safety concerns. Group processing of day - discussion, questions
5 p.m End for day.
Location
Riverside Farm, Westbury on Severn, Gloucestershire
GL14 1RE
Schedule: 9:00 a.m. - noon, 1:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.( Lunches included!) *Please let us know about dietary requirements in advance.
*Last session may end early or late depending on number of participants.
Please bring outdoor clothing for dry or wet weather conditions.
There is no horseback riding involved therefore you will not require any riding equipment.
Cost £70.00 please make a cheque payable to: "LEAP Equine Theraputic Centre"
