Equine Assisted Psychotherapy: Drug Rehabilitation

When the pressures of today add to self-destructive behaviors and habits that become problematic in relationships, families, health, and careers -- new interventions are being sought to restore balance in peoples' lives. Equine Assisted Psychotherapy provides an alternative to standard alcohol and drug rehabilitation for individuals, families and groups with the support of a horse! Yes, a horse! Simply put, horses are incredibly keen observers of the tiniest move. Instinctually, as prey animals, their core existence depends on their ability to sense the underlying current or emotion of their surroundings at all times. Add humans to the equation, and horses are clever at interpreting incongruent cues and mirroring back metaphorically what human body language is conveying – making it possible for participants to reflect, gain insight, and examine their own behaviors. It is then the task of our team of licensed professional facilitators trained in equine assisted psychotherapy, human behavior, marriage family therapy, outpatient rehab, addictive disorders and the expertise of a qualified horse professional who then invite a client to explore these metaphors.

Equine Assisted Psychotherapy is experiential by nature. It is a short-term approach to real and lasting change by permitting participants to see, adjust, and gain a better understanding on how to live with authenticity, confidence, intention, and congruency.

After all, you can't change what you can't see.