What is EAP
Equine Assisted Psychotherapy is "experiential" which means
participants engage in activities with horses and learn about themselves in the
process. These activities reveal feelings, behaviors, patterns and insights
producing endless opportunities for discussion and learning. Unlike traditional
therapy, EAP has the added advantage of interacting with horses - dynamic and
powerful living beings.
Activities are set up with the client and horse that create a representation of what is
happening in the client's life. They have a chance to work through issues with the
horses and become aware of patterns and beliefs that are getting in their way to
finding effective solutions to problems.
Horses mirror what clients are feeling and are keen readers of non-verbal
communication. By seeing what the they do as reflected by the horses, they
become more aware of their behaviors.
Clients can try out new behaviors in a very dynamic, present and authentic way.
They can then transfer the learning to situations and relationships in their lives.
EAP is a collaborative effort between a licensed therapist and horse professional
working with the clients and horses to address treatment goals.
EAP addresses:
participants engage in activities with horses and learn about themselves in the
process. These activities reveal feelings, behaviors, patterns and insights
producing endless opportunities for discussion and learning. Unlike traditional
therapy, EAP has the added advantage of interacting with horses - dynamic and
powerful living beings.
Activities are set up with the client and horse that create a representation of what is
happening in the client's life. They have a chance to work through issues with the
horses and become aware of patterns and beliefs that are getting in their way to
finding effective solutions to problems.
Horses mirror what clients are feeling and are keen readers of non-verbal
communication. By seeing what the they do as reflected by the horses, they
become more aware of their behaviors.
Clients can try out new behaviors in a very dynamic, present and authentic way.
They can then transfer the learning to situations and relationships in their lives.
EAP is a collaborative effort between a licensed therapist and horse professional
working with the clients and horses to address treatment goals.
EAP addresses:
 | Grief and loss | |
| Trauma | |
| Depression & Anxiety | |
| Sexual Abuse | |
| Attention Deficit Disorders | |
| Relationship problems | |
| Communication needs | |
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| The fifteen-year-old was loud and pushy as she attempted to get a horse to step across the pole on the ground. As the horse tossed his head repeatedly, reversed his ears and swished his tail, she begged, “WHY won't he MOVE!!?” She answered her own question with a change to calmer body movements and quiet voice as the gelding agreeably walked on across the pole and waited as she rubbed his shoulder. “I guess I was being obnoxious again, wasn't I?” Her father reported at the next session that she was helping out more at home and getting along better with her younger sister. |