Equine assisted psychotherapy, experiential in nature, uses horses for mental and behavioral health and personal development. Short term, or “brief approach” therapy, EAP allows clients to learn about themselves and others by participating in activities with the horse and then processing feelings, behaviors, and patterns.
Horses are natural communicators, mirroring body language, and powerful messengers challenging clients to change themselves to get a different response. Tools utilized and developed by EAP are:
Focused on ground activities versus riding, EAP can be helpful for the following issues:
Horses are natural communicators, mirroring body language, and powerful messengers challenging clients to change themselves to get a different response. Tools utilized and developed by EAP are:
- non-verbal communication
- assertiveness
- creative thinking and problem solving
- leadership
- work
- taking responsibility
- teamwork and relationships
- confidence
- attitude
Focused on ground activities versus riding, EAP can be helpful for the following issues:
- behavioral issues
- attention deficit disorder
- PTSD
- substance abuse
- eating disorders
- depression
- anxiety-related problems
- communication needs
