Equine assisted psychotherapy, experiential in nature, uses horses for mental and behavioral health and personal development. Short term, or “brief approach” therapy, EAP allows clients to learn about themselves and others by participating in activities with the horse and then processing feelings, behaviors, and patterns.
Horses are natural communicators, mirroring body language, and powerful messengers challenging clients to change themselves to get a different response. Tools utilized and developed by EAP are:
non-verbal communication
assertiveness
creative thinking and problem solving
leadership
work
taking responsibility
teamwork and relationships
confidence
attitude
Focused on ground activities versus riding, EAP can be helpful for the following issues:
