>Equine-Assisted Psychotherapy (EAP) is an experiential modality of mental health therapy, which is client-led, giving the individual, couple or family the opportunity to come to their own solutions through the assistance of horses offering as metaphors, in which new coping skills may be developed. This modality helps aid in the healing of many mental health struggles such as but not limited to PTSD trauma, CPTSD trauma, anxiety, depression, stuck in life, divorce, bereavement, relationships, etc. A treatment team consisting of a registered / certified mental health therapist, an equine specialist, and some horses facilitate each treatment session. No horseback riding involved or previous horse knowledge required. The Eagala Code of Ethics is followed.
>Equine-Assisted Learning (EAL) is offered as a non therapy experiential modality broadly encompassing learning and personal development goals for individuals, couples and groups, and involves directive activities with horses which provide opportunities for the client(s) to gain insights and apply new learning and skills. A facilitating team consisting of a registered / certified mental health therapist, an equine specialist, and some horses to facilitate each session. No horseback riding involved or previous horse knowledge required. The Eagala Code of Ethics is followed.
>Horses being prey animals, read our non verbal cues and react to our energy and emotions, much like they would in the wild. With the help of the therapist and equine specialist translating the horses reactions, the individual, whether in an EAP therapy session or EAL learning session, is allowed the opportunity to come to their own solutions, problem solving, developing confidence and or leadership skills, or developing relationships, etc. These are just several examples of tools utilized and developed by EAP and EAL.