Are you a clinician and want to know how EAP or EA-EMDR can help your client?
Equine Assisted Psychotherapy incorporates horses experientially for mental and behavioral health therapy and personal development. It is a collaborative effort between a licensed therapist and a horse professional working with the clients and horses to address treatment goals. Because of its intensity and effectiveness, it is considered a short-term, or “brief” approach which is suitable for adjunct work.
If you are a clinician and have a client that may need assistance overcoming a barrier? EAP or EA-EMDR may help. Equine-assisted activities are based solely on the ground so previous experience with horses is not required. Your client can attend a few EAP sessions and return with a powerful experience.
- Video recording of the session
- Pre & post consultation with primary clinician
- Primary clinician can be invited to attend
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