"Horses helping us ... to raise our Awareness, re-define our Beliefs and challenge each of us to Change".
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Welcome to Winds of Change
What is Equine Assisted Solutions™
The foundation of EAS - The EAGALA model of Equine Assisted Psychotherapy (EAP).
From the introduction to the Equine Assisted Growth and Learning Association (EAGALA) resource handbook 2005:
"Equine Assisted Psychotherapy (EAP) [and related approaches] is an emerging field in which horses are part of a therapeutic process to help promote emotional growth and learning. EAP is a collaborative effort between a qualified and experienced therapist and an experienced horse specialist. Because of its intensity and effectiveness, it is considered a short-term, or 'brief' approach.
EAP is experiential in nature. This means that participants learn about themselves and others by participating in activities with the horses, and then processing (or discussing) feelings, behaviours, and patterns. EAP has the added advantage over other activities (e.g. drama, art, adventure activities) in the way it utilizes horses as dynamic and powerful living beings.
Not all programs or individuals who use horses for therapeutic work practice Equine Assisted Psychotherapy. For one, a qualified counsellor or psychotherapist (licensed clinical professionals in USA) needs to be involved for it to be considered “psychotherapy" or "counselling". [This standard is set for all Equine Assisted Solutions - EAP, EAL & EAPD).
The focus of EAP is not about learning to ride or horsemanship. In fact, 90% of EAP takes place purely on the ground. The focus of EAP involves setting up activities involving the horses which will require the client or group to apply certain skills: non-verbal communication, assertiveness, creative thinking and problem-solving, leadership, work, taking responsibility, teamwork and relationships, confidence, and attitude are several examples of the tools utilized and developed by EAP.
EAP is a powerful and effective therapeutic approach that has an incredible impact on individuals, youth, families, and management groups. EAP addresses a variety of mental health and human development needs including behavioural issues, attention deficit disorder (ADHD), substance abuse, eating disorders, abuse issues, depression, anxiety, relationship problems and communication needs."
What is Equine Assisted Learning (EAL)?
The philosophy, principles and practice of the Equine Assisted Solutions™ approach are applied to individual and group learning for young people and adults. Examples of areas addressed include confidence building, creative problem solving, planning and organising, communicating with others, relating to others and learning to learn. An experiential learning process model - learning by doing - is central to the approach helping with developing life skills - with the help of horses.
What is Equine Assisted Professional Development (EAPD)?
The philosophy, principles and practice of the Equine Assisted Solutions™ approach are applied to professional development for individuals, organisations and businesses. Examples of areas addressed include teambuilding, leadership, crisis management, goal setting and conflict resolution. An experiential learning process model - learning by doing - is central to the approach helping with developing personal and professional skills - with the help of horses. A Corporate Trainer joins the Horse Specialist and Mental Health Professional for all EAPD sessions.
QUALIFICATION DETAILS
David Tidmarsh
Certificate in Education (Merit)
Post-Graduate Diploma in Counselling
Member of the British Association of Counselling & Psychotherapy
Service Categories
Animal Therapy, Counselling, Psychotherapy
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