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Equine Assisted Psychotherapy & Learning Presented by Amy Hebb, Psy.D. and Stars and Strides

Equine Assisted Psychotherapy & Learning Presented by Amy Hebb, Psy.D. and Stars and Strides July 27 | 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Limited seating available **Experiential Activity at Stars and Strides Farm** Objectives: In this course you will learn • Basics and premise behind Equine Assisted Psychotherapy and Learning

• How EAP/EAL provides an existential experience and personal development • How EAP/EAL will support individuals, couples and/or families in developing healthy relationships • How EAP/EAL can support the development of responsibility and accountability • How EAP/EAL aid in overcoming barriers to find change • How EAP/EAL can aid in the development of decision making skills • How EAP/EAL can support the use of appropriate risks to move out of comfort zone • How EAP/EAL increases use of effective communication—both verbally and non-verbally 4 CEUs for SW and LPC (pending) Cash, check or credit card accepted | Limited seating available Cost: $75 | Proceeds go to Stars and Strides Contact Valerie Hutson, MA, LPC, ALPS vhutson@highlandhospital.net Phone: 304.969.3128 Fax: 304.969.3590 (Tentative Itinerary) 10 a.m. What is Equine Assisted Psychotherapy and Learning Experiential Modality Why Horses? EAP versus Traditional Therapy Team Approach 11 a.m. Code of Ethics Ground Work Solution-Oriented 12 Noon Lunch Travel to Farm 1:00pm Horse Safety Safety “untraining” Equipment Facility Confidentiality 2 p.m. Equine group exercise Adjournment/Questions 3 p.m. End of Day