Equine Assisted Learning and Equine Assisted Psychotherapy
The benefits of Equine Assisted Learning (EAL) and Equine Assisted Psychotherapy (EAP) prove amazing for many who experience it.
Simply put, EAL is a learning modality that uses interaction with horses as a means for the client to gain personal awareness, breakthrough and growth. Its amazing potential for transforming lives is well documented. The focus is on education and learning specific skills as defined by the individual, family or group, such as improved product sales for a company, leadership skills for a school group, effective communication for a family or achieving personal goals for an individual.
EAP is a powerful and effective therapeutic approach that has an incredible impact on individuals, youth, families and groups. It addresses a variety of mental health and human development issues including anxiety, depression, relationship problems, communication needs, behavioral issues and grief recovery.
Equine assisted activities do not require riding, as they involve proven and highly effective ground activities with the horse and the individual. This allows even those who do not wish to mount a horse to benefit fully. Even those not yet familiar with or comfortable around horses can benefit tremendously from equine assisted therapy.
The Benefits of Equine Assisted Learning and Equine Assisted Psychotherapy:
The personal breakthroughs that occur with EAL and EAP make the equine assisted approach a valuable aspect of coaching and therapeutic care.
Equine assisted learning at Hope Ranch also allows a kind, rewarding home for retired horses and ponies, where they receive loving care, open space, and the benefit of enjoying life as part of a pack, which is important for animals such as horses.
The benefits of Equine Assisted Learning (EAL) and Equine Assisted Psychotherapy (EAP) prove amazing for many who experience it.
Simply put, EAL is a learning modality that uses interaction with horses as a means for the client to gain personal awareness, breakthrough and growth. Its amazing potential for transforming lives is well documented. The focus is on education and learning specific skills as defined by the individual, family or group, such as improved product sales for a company, leadership skills for a school group, effective communication for a family or achieving personal goals for an individual.
EAP is a powerful and effective therapeutic approach that has an incredible impact on individuals, youth, families and groups. It addresses a variety of mental health and human development issues including anxiety, depression, relationship problems, communication needs, behavioral issues and grief recovery.
Equine assisted activities do not require riding, as they involve proven and highly effective ground activities with the horse and the individual. This allows even those who do not wish to mount a horse to benefit fully. Even those not yet familiar with or comfortable around horses can benefit tremendously from equine assisted therapy.
The Benefits of Equine Assisted Learning and Equine Assisted Psychotherapy:
- Personal discovery and development
- Emotional exploration and healing
- Respect for self and others
- Improved communication and social skills
- Boundary setting
- Empathy towards others
- Self control and confidence
- Responsibility and accountability
- Problem solving and cooperation
- Honesty and trust
- Overcoming challenges in a non threatening atmosphere
- Tremendous inter-personal, emotional and psychological breakthrough
The personal breakthroughs that occur with EAL and EAP make the equine assisted approach a valuable aspect of coaching and therapeutic care.
Equine assisted learning at Hope Ranch also allows a kind, rewarding home for retired horses and ponies, where they receive loving care, open space, and the benefit of enjoying life as part of a pack, which is important for animals such as horses.