Equine-Assisted Mental Health Interventions

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.

• Equine-Assisted Mental Health for Healing Trauma
• The Clinical Practice of Equine-Assisted Therapy
• The Art of Facilitation, with 28 Equine Assisted Activities
• The Equine-Assisted Therapy Workbook
• The Horse Leads the Way: Honoring the True Role of the Horse in Equine Facilitated Practice
• PROGRAM FAVORITES: A COLLECTION OF EQUINE-ASSISTED ACTIVITIES WITH FACILITATOR NOTES, FORMS, PHOTOS & COMMENTS BASED ON EXPERIENCE
• Soul Recovery UPDATED: equine assisted activities for healing from abuse by others, loss of others & loss of self
• Harnessing the Power of Equine Assisted Counseling: Adding Animal Assisted Therapy to Your Practice
• Transforming Therapy through Horses: Case Stories Teaching the EAGALA Model in Action
• Beyond Words: The Healing Power of Horses