Download or read book The Effects of Equine assisted Psychotherapy on the Psychosocial Functioning of At risk Adolescents Ages 12 18 written by Bettina Noel Shultz and published by . This book was released on 2007 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Download or read book Harnessing the Power of Equine Assisted Counseling written by Kay Sudekum Trotter and published by Taylor & Francis. This book was released on 2012-04-27 with total page 310 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book will help licensed professional counselors incorporate Equine Assisted Counseling (EAC) into their practices, even those who have little prior experience working with horses. It provides a strong research foundation for understanding the efficacy of equine assisted interventions and the potentially powerful impact that a horse can have in creating a new counseling dynamic. Chapters address using horses to help clients dealing with various traumas and abuse, anxiety, depression, atypical behaviors, and social skills and communication issues. Additionally, a chapter by the internationally renowned "horse whisperer" Pat Parelli offers a look at EAC from the horse’s point of view and demonstrates developing a relationship with a therapy horse in a positive, safe, and respectful manner. Counselors will find this a valuable resource for understanding and utilizing EAC as a new resource in their own practices, as will students seeking to learn about this innovative approach.

Download or read book Innovative Interventions in Child and Adolescent Mental Health written by Christine Lynn Norton and published by Routledge. This book was released on 2010-09-13 with total page 443 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Innovative Interventions in Child and Adolescent Mental Health is a unique composite of the literature on various innovative interventions for children and adolescents, and provides a developmental and neurobiological rationale for utilizing innovative interventions with this population. Based on the latest research, this book emphasizes that children and adolescents need more than just talk therapy. These innovative interventions can be applied in a variety of practice settings including schools, juvenile justice, community-based counseling centers, and residential treatment. This book bridges the gap between theory and practice, and provides a historical, theoretical, and research-based rationale, as well as a helpful case study, for each type of intervention being discussed.

Download or read book Trauma focused Equine assisted Psychotherapy Effects on Child and Adolescent Functioning Scale Scores Following Six Months of Treatment written by Amanda Katherine Kruger and published by . This book was released on 2012 with total page 122 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Trauma, such as severe neglect or abuse, incurred during critical delopmental periods, such as childhood and adolescence, may create negative and pervasive effects in behavior and emotion. Previous scholarship has demonstrated that animals can provide therapeutic benefits for trauma victims, both as companions and in various psychotherapies. Recent research suggests that the addition of equines to the psychotherapy process may be beneficial for those who have experienced repeated traumatic stress. Trauma-focused Equine-Assisted Psychotherapy (TF-EAP) focuses on using horses to help clients consistently regulate their own physiology and psychology. The current study examines the effects of six months of sessions of TF-EAP on children and adolescents that had experienced severe abuse of neglect. Child and Adolescent Functional Assessment Scale scores were analyzed for 15 youths (mean age = 11.1 years) at the start of TF-Eap sessions and again after 6 months of treatment.

Download or read book Therapeutic Benefits of Equine Assisted Psychotherapy for At risk Adolescents written by Ruth Whitely and published by . This book was released on 2009 with total page 276 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Download or read book Equine Assisted Psychotherapy for At Risk Youth written by Briana L. Perkins and published by Createspace Independent Publishing Platform. This book was released on 2016-12-21 with total page 44 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book describes how to facilitate an 8-week Equine Assisted Psychotherapy program for at-risk youth. Volume 1 covers ground work activities that will challenge clients to confront self-esteem, boundaries, and control. This book is intended for mental health professionals trained in Equine Assisted Psychotherapy methods.

Download or read book Handbook on Animal Assisted Therapy written by Aubrey H. Fine and published by Academic Press. This book was released on 2019-06-27 with total page 548 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Handbook on Animal-Assisted Therapy: Foundations and Guidelines for Animal-Assisted Interventions, Fifth Edition highlights advances in the field, with seven new chapters and revisions to over 75% of the material. This book will help therapists discover the benefits of incorporating animal assisted therapy into their practice, how to design and implement animal assisted interventions, and the efficacy of animal assisted therapy with different disorders and patient populations. Coverage includes the use of AAT with children, families and the elderly, in counseling and psychotherapy settings, and for treating a variety of specific disorders. Contains seven new chapters in addition to 75% new or revised material Includes guidelines and best practices for using animals as therapeutic companions Addresses specific types of patients and environmental situations Includes AAI working with cats, dogs, birds, and horses Discusses why animals are used in therapy, as well as how

Download or read book Introduction to Equine Assisted Psychotherapy written by Patti Mandrell and published by Xulon Press. This book was released on 2006-11 with total page 197 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Download or read book Equine Assisted Therapy and Learning with At Risk Young People written by Hannah Burgon and published by Springer. This book was released on 2014-04-23 with total page 403 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book provides an overview of the field of Equine-Assisted Therapy and Learning and gives a powerful account of a research study charting the experiences of seven 'at-risk' young people attending a pioneering Therapeutic Horsemanship centre in the UK. The book includes a foreword from Leif Hallberg, author of Walking the Way of the Horse .

Download or read book The Effects of Equine assisted Psychotherapy on the Behavioral and Emotional Functioning of Children written by Cristin Uricchio and published by . This book was released on 2007 with total page 46 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Download or read book Counseling in Nature With At risk Adolescents written by Briana L. Perkins and published by Createspace Independent Publishing Platform. This book was released on 2016-08-25 with total page 56 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Counseling in Nature with At-Risk Adolescents is an 8-week group therapy program outline for mental health counselors. This program describes how to incorporate Equine Assisted Psychotherapy and low ropes techniques into a group counseling session for at-risk adolescents. The manual covers a summary of each session followed by processing questions and group therapy goals.

Download or read book Equine Assisted Mental Health Interventions written by Kay Sudekum Trotter and published by Routledge. This book was released on 2018-10-10 with total page 428 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Written by internationally renowned equine-assisted mental health professionals, this edited collection teaches counselors how to design and implement equine-assisted mental health interventions for different populations and various challenges. Supported by ethical considerations and theoretical frameworks, chapters cover common issues including depression, anxiety, grief, ADHD, autism, eating disorders, substance abuse, self-esteem, social skills and communication, couples and family work, and professional development. Each chapter provides practical tips for implementing treatment strategies, case studies with transcript analyses, and sample session notes. This book will appeal to both the expert equine-assisted mental health counselor and the seasoned counselor who is open to partnering with an equine practitioner to help their clients in new and innovative ways.

Download or read book The Clinical Practice of Equine Assisted Therapy written by Leif Hallberg and published by Routledge. This book was released on 2017-12-06 with total page 222 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Clinical Practice of Equine-Assisted Therapy bridges theory, research, and practical methods to fill a rapidly developing gap for physical, occupational, speech, and mental health professionals interested in incorporating horses in therapy. Extensively researched and citing over 300 peer-reviewed journal articles, it examines core issues such as terminology, scope of practice, competency recommendations, horse care ethics, and clinical practice considerations. This book is an essential resource for professionals who wish to use a best-practices approach to equine-assisted therapy.

Download or read book Equine Assisted Psychotherapy written by Patricia E. Clark and published by . This book was released on 2018 with total page 98 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Equine Assisted Psychotherapy (EAP) is a specialized form of psychotherapy using the horse as a therapeutic tool to generate positive engagement with clients utilizing an experimental and animal-based treatment modality. Latino youth in the United States face unique challenges that place them at risk for developing mental health and behavioral symptoms. The aim of the current project was to analyze the effectiveness of EAP when treating at-risk youth, specifically Latino youth; to identify the specific challenges Latino youth face in the United States; and to determine whether EAP is an effective intervention for Latino youth in the United States. This literature review closely examined 22 articles that assessed the effectiveness of EAP with at-risk youth. Findings indicate that EAP can reduce internalizing, externalizing, and PTSD symptoms in at-risk youth, and re-engage previously disengaged youth into therapy. Given the overlap between the presenting problems experienced by at-risk Latino youth and the benefit of EAP, this appears to be an appropriate treatment modality for this population.

Download or read book The Relationship Between Adolescent Girls and Horses written by Margaret Cuffari Toukonen and published by . This book was released on 2011 with total page 129 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Most mental health disorders begin in adolescence. Because earlier interventions result in better outcomes, the search for effective therapies for at-risk adolescents has intensified. There is anecdotal evidence that equine-assisted mental health therapy programs improve coping and build skills in adolescent girls with mental health problems. The value of working with horses in a therapeutic modality is presumed to be based on the adolescent girl-horse relationship, yet the nature of this relationship has not been described or explained. The purpose of this research was to describe the essence of the relationship between adolescent girls and horses in order to obtain a greater understanding of the potential benefits of equine-assisted therapies for adolescent girls. An interpretive qualitative approach, based on Heideggerian philosophy, was used to examine the nature of the relationship from the perspective of the adolescent girls. To provide a broad understanding of the relationship, two groups of adolescent girls were purposefully sampled (N = 19). One group consisted of girls who had a variety of behavioral and emotional problems and were participating in an equine assisted therapy program (n = 9). The second group included girls from local riding stables who were naturally attracted to horses and rode for pleasure (n = 10). Using open-ended questions, the girls were asked to describe their relationships with horses. The interviews were audio taped and transcribed. The data were analyzed in a disciplined and systematic manner according to procedures outlined by Diekelmann and Allen (1989). The themes identified were sharing physical affection, being there for each other, being connected, dealing with stress, being good at something, and being a better person. The findings illustrate that adolescent girls derive important benefits from their relationships with horses. The experiences of girls with their horses during equine-assisted therapy can provide a context and focus for psychotherapy and counseling, suggesting that the two types of therapy should be integrated. This study offers promising information into understanding the relationship between adolescent girls and horses and a foundation for future research in this area.

Download or read book Transforming Therapy Through Horses written by Lynn Thomas and published by Createspace Independent Publishing Platform. This book was released on 2016-04-27 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The EAGALA model is the global standard in equine-assisted psychotherapy. Stories from founder Lynn Thomas and trainer Mark Lytle bring the model's principles to life.

Download or read book Equine Assisted Counseling and Psychotherapy written by Hallie Sheade and published by Routledge. This book was released on 2020-08-09 with total page 211 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Equine-Assisted Counseling and Psychotherapy offers a comprehensive guide to the practice of working with equines in a psychotherapeutic setting. Chapters provide a research-informed approach to integrating the contributions of horses and other equines into mental health services. With a focus on equine welfare, the book uses a relational approach to explore a broad range of topics, including documentation and treatment planning, work with clients across the lifespan and with diverse needs, complexities related to horses in the therapeutic relationship, as well as ethical, legal, and best-practice considerations. Mental health and equine professionals will come away from the book with a strong understanding of both the theoretical and practical aspects of equine-assisted counseling.