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