What is Equine (Horse) Assisted Learning and Therapy?
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Equine Assisted Learning and Therapy is where horses are incorporated into Mental Health treatment for people. We offer a psychotherapy service where by horses are involved in session providing therapeutic support for the client.
Sydney Equine Assisted Learning, uses the internationally recognised EAGALA Model. This is a team approach that includes a licensed, credentialed Mental Health Professional, a qualified Equine Specialist and horses, working together with the client, at all times. All the work is done on the ground with the horses front and centre, deliberately unhindered and never ridden, and allowed to interact with the client as they wish. This creates the space for the client, with the support of the professional facilitators, to reflect, project, and make deep connections. Feel free to click on the button below for more detailed information about the EAGALA model. |
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Why horses?
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INTELLIGENT PREY
ANIMALS To evade predators, horses have evolved to be extremely sensitive to their environment. They instinctively analyse and react to our body language and other nonverbal cues providing us with valuable feedback and insights for other areas of our lives. |
HERD ANIMALS WITH DISTINCT PERSONALITIES
Horses are social animals with defined roles within a herd. They have distinct personalities, attitudes, and moods. They could be stubborn or they could be playful. In other words, horses are a lot like us. |
LARGE AND
POWERFUL It's hard to ignore a horse with their size and presence. We can't just control a powerful horse. Approaching horses helps us reflect on how we approach our relationships, and how we can face other big or overwhelming things in our lives. |
