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Course Materials:
GENERAL COURSE DESCRIPTION
As the field of Equine Assisted Psychotherapy (EAP) or Equine Facilitated Psychotherapy (EFP) grows, clients and psychotherapists are discovering the value this therapy holds for treating many different issues. While foundational issues were described in our first course, Equine Assisted Psychotherapy: Straight Talk from the Horse's Mouth, this course begins to explore how EFP/EAP has been reported to be successful with trauma clients, from combat veterans to survivors of sexual assault, as well as with youth at risk.
This course is an introductory course about Equine Assisted/Facilitated Psychotherapy. You will view one short video and read six articles. The video documents the experiences of combat veterans and family members who are finding healing at the barn. The articles define and describe different approaches, the terminology associated with the different philosophies, and how the therapy may differ from practitioner to practitioner. Various exercises and group curriculum for treating trauma clients are reviewed. Practical considerations in setting up an equine therapy practice are also discussed.
Educational Objectives:
This course will teach psychotherapists to
Demonstrate an understanding of Equine Assisted Psychotherapy (EAP) or Equine Facilitated Psychotherapy (EFP)
Summarize the various approaches to EAP/EFP
Note the kinds of animals that have been incorporated into treatment of human conditions
Determine how EAP/EFP might be useful alone or as an adjunct to traditional treatment
Identify clients that may be helped by EAP/EFP
Evaluate the effectiveness of EAP/EFP on trauma
Select appropriate EAP/EFP practitioners
Describe how EAP/EFP can be integrated into current treatment approaches
Prepare for further study in the field
Course Syllabus:
Equine-Assisted Psychotherapy: Defined and Described
What is the healing nature of horses?
How are therapists practicing Equine Assisted/Facilitated Psychotherapy?
The impact that horse nature has on human relationships
Special Applications of Equine Assisted/Facilitated Psychotherapies
Treating the Emotional Personality
Treating sexual trauma with EFP Group Therapy
Pilot study of a 10-week EFP group for adult women
As the field of Equine Assisted Psychotherapy (EAP) or Equine Facilitated Psychotherapy (EFP) grows, clients and psychotherapists are discovering the value this therapy holds for treating many different issues. While foundational issues were described in our first course, 
