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1	PRACTICE PATTERNS OF EQUINE ASSISTED PSYCHOTHERAPISTS Gresham, Haley 01 January 2014 (has links) Modeled after Doherty & Simmons’ (1996) study on the practice patterns of marriage and family therapists, this project explored similar questions about equine assisted/facilitated psychotherapists who are members of two main certification organizations, EAGALA and PATH Intl. An Internet survey distributed to equine assisted/facilitated practitioners across the country explored demographic information of the clinician, their clients, and their typical work setting. Equine assisted/facilitated psychotherapy is a growing field and gaining an understanding of the current position of the field allows for growth in areas that are currently underdeveloped within this sector of the mental health field. Equine Assisted Psychotherapy Equine Facilitated Psychotherapy Therapeutic Riding Practice Patterns Experiential Therapy Counseling Counseling Psychology
2	Equine Assisted Couples Therapy: An Exploratory Study Ham, Taylor Marie 06 June 2013 (has links) Equine assisted psychotherapy (EAP) is an emerging experiential methodology<br />that has recently gained recognition as a method for addressing a range of presenting<br />problems for a wide variety of client populations. Couples therapy is one area that the<br />practice of equine assisted psychotherapy has recently gained traction. This study<br />describes the practice of equine assisted couples therapy in terms of practitioner<br />characteristics, approach to treatment, therapeutic goals and outcomes. Mental health<br />professionals currently using equine assisted psychotherapy to treat couples share their<br />experiences and perspectives to provide an overview of this emerging modality. / Master of Science equine assisted psychotherapy couples therapy equine facilitated psychotherapy equine therapy experiential therapy
3	Equine Facilitated Psychotherapy for Veteran Survivors With Full or Partial PTSD Mayfield, Mark Aaron 01 January 2016 (has links) Symptom severity among veteran survivors with partial or full posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) continues to increase, with approximately 40% of U.S. veterans reporting significant symptomology 10 years after initial onset of the condition. Veteran survivors often struggle to find therapeutic interventions that meet their specific needs and have a difficult time maintaining a therapy that is both equitable and evidenced based. Grounded in the Rogerian, client-centered theory, the purpose of this qualitative collective exploratory case study was to explore the effects of equine-facilitated psychotherapy with 3 veteran survivors with partial or full PTSD. A 4-stage process was used to collect data, including initial semistructured interviews, observations, photo-interviews, and researcher interpretations of photo-interviews. Data were transcribed, analyzed, and coded into within-case themes and cross case-themes. The principle findings revealed that veteran survivors with partial or full PTSD engaged in an equine-facilitated psychotherapy program had both here-and-now experiences and relational connection experiences with the horse. Many other significant details provided insight into the veteran participants' experiences with equine-facilitated psychotherapy, such as trust, connection, nonverbal communication, awareness, peace, decompression, communication, empathic reflection, congruence, reciprocity, concern, respect, and selflessness. These findings provide social change implications that may inform mental health professionals and counselor educators about the benefits of equine-facilitated psychotherapy with veteran survivors with partial or full posttraumatic stress disorder; the findings also provide structure to the use of equine-facilitated psychotherapy as an adjunct and/or alternative to traditional posttraumatic stress disorder treatments. Animal Assisted Therapy Equine Facilitated Psychotherapy Experiential Therapy Post traumatic Stress Disorder PTSD Veteran Agriculture Animal Sciences Counseling Psychology Psychiatric and Mental Health
4	Exploring the Experiences of Adults After Equine Facilitated Psychotherapy (EFP) Torbett, Deby Kay 01 January 2017 (has links) The aim of this phenomenological qualitative study was to capture and understand the essence of the lived experiences of individuals after participating in equine facilitated psychotherapy (EFP). In that the experiences of participants after exposure to EFP have not previously been examined, this study adds to the literature on this innovative therapy. Theoretical viewpoints on animal assisted therapy and solution-focused brief therapy (SFBT) were explored, as well as how the SFBT methodology compares to techniques used in EFP. Using interviews, the study involved capturing participants' experiences by collecting their descriptions of their involvement with EFP, identifying the specific experiences they noted, ascertaining what the participants did with these experiences, and discerning themes or patterns in the interview data. A purposive sample of 10 adults who had participated in EFP participated in interviews, the data from which were analyzed by hand coding. Analysis showed improved quality of life with improvements in overall well-being and in participants' relationships. The findings of this research study may lead to additional research in this area and may promote the establishment of consistent techniques in EFP, proper credentialing of those who use EFP, and applicable regulatory standards. By exploring the lived experiences of individuals who have participated in EFP, providers may be able to delve more deeply into the curative factors that may be at work with this type of therapy. Animal Assisted Therapy (AAT) Equine Assisted Activities Equine Facilitated Psychotherapy (EFP) Equine Therapy Mental Disorders Therapeutic Intervention Quantitative Psychology Social and Behavioral Sciences
5	Therapeutic Riding: Effects on Emotional Well-Being in Adults Lucas, Jamie L. 20 September 2012 (has links) No description available. Clinical Psychology therapeutic riding program hippotherapy equine therapy emotional well-being equine-assisted activities equine-facilitated psychotherapy quality of life positive affect life satisfaction self-esteem adults
6	The psychotherapeutic worth of horse whispering for the aggressive child Bronkhorst, Karin 30 June 2006 (has links) This dissertation employs a case study research design and reviews literature from the field of animal assisted therapy (AAT) with an emphasis on equine facilitated psychotherapy (EFP), as a possible therapeutic alternative for treating inappropriate aggressive behaviour in a young boy. The research suggests that Horse Whispering can indeed be regarded as a viable therapeutic technique when intent on breaking the aggressive behaviour cycle. / Educational Studies / M.Ed. Horse whispering Aggression Animal assisted therapy Equine facilitated psychotherapy Bonding Boys 6-8years Disruptive behavioural disorders Attachment Assertiveness Case Study 618.928914 Aggressiveness in children -- Treatment Horses -- Therapeutic use Child psychotherapy Horse whisperers Human-animal communication
7	The psychotherapeutic worth of horse whispering for the aggressive child Bronkhorst, Karin 30 June 2006 (has links) This dissertation employs a case study research design and reviews literature from the field of animal assisted therapy (AAT) with an emphasis on equine facilitated psychotherapy (EFP), as a possible therapeutic alternative for treating inappropriate aggressive behaviour in a young boy. The research suggests that Horse Whispering can indeed be regarded as a viable therapeutic technique when intent on breaking the aggressive behaviour cycle. / Educational Studies / M.Ed. Horse whispering Aggression Animal assisted therapy Equine facilitated psychotherapy Bonding Boys 6-8years Disruptive behavioural disorders Attachment Assertiveness Case Study 618.928914 Aggressiveness in children -- Treatment Horses -- Therapeutic use Child psychotherapy Horse whisperers Human-animal communication
8	“What Is It About Horses?” A Qualitative Exploration of Equine Facilitated Psychotherapy. Smith, Catherine B. January 2021 (has links) No description available. Psychology Psychotherapy Mental Health Counseling Psychology Clinical Psychology Behavioral Psychology Cognitive Psychology Cognitive Therapy Social Psychology Occupational Psychology Physiological Psychology equine facilitated psychotherapy equine therapy equine assisted learning animal assisted therapy outdoor therapy nature therapy nature-based therapy mindfulness somatic therapy embodied experience spiritual and depth psychology PTSD trauma complex trauma CPTSD developmental trauma
9	Animal-assisted therapy and equine-assisted therapy/learning in Canada: surveying the current state of the field, its practitioners, and its practices Schlote, Sarah M. 02 July 2009 (has links) Animal-assisted therapy (AAT) and equine-assisted therapy/learning (EAT/L) are innovative techniques in counselling, psychotherapy, mental health, coaching, and other personal growth interventions. Although this field has experienced tremendous growth in the United States, very little is known about its Canadian equivalent. The purpose of this study was therefore to examine the current state of AAT and EAT/L in Canada, by conducting a national, bilingual (English and French) survey of helping professionals who involve animals in their practices. A total of 131 questionnaires were retained for analysis. The results of this study suggest that the field is very diverse, with a multitude of confusing terms and expressions, varying levels of education and training, and disagreement on how different practices are defined, resulting in a fragmented, confusing and inconsistent appearance. Recommendations for the evolution of the field and suggestions for future research are provided. animal-assisted therapy equine-facilitated psychotherapy equine-assisted therapy animal-facilitated therapy equine-facilitated experiential learning equine-assisted psychotherapy equine-assisted learning Canada ethics standards of practice survey zoothérapie thérapie assistée par l'animal thérapie facilitée par le cheval pet-facilitated therapy mental health counselling psychotherapy coaching education helping professions social work personal development experiential learning alternative care animal-assisted interventions therapeutic farms
10	Animal-assisted therapy and equine-assisted therapy/learning in Canada : surveying the current state of the field, its practitioners, and its practices Schlote, Sarah M. 16 July 2009 (has links) Animal-assisted therapy (AAT) and equine-assisted therapy/learning (EAT/L) are innovative techniques in counselling, psychotherapy, mental health, coaching, and other personal growth interventions. Although this field has experienced tremendous growth in the United States, very little is known about its Canadian equivalent. The purpose of this study was therefore to examine the current state of AAT and EAT/L in Canada, by conducting a national, bilingual (English and French) survey of helping professionals who involve animals in their practices. A total of 131 questionnaires were retained for analysis. The results of this study suggest that the field is very diverse, with a multitude of confusing terms and expressions, varying levels of education and training, and disagreement on how different practices are defined, resulting in a fragmented, confusing and inconsistent appearance. Recommendations for the evolution of the field and suggestions for future research are provided. animal-assisted therapy pet-facilitated therapy animal-assisted activities Equine-assisted psychotherapy equine-facilitated psychotherapy equine-assisted learning equine-facilitated learning equine-faciliated experiential learning equine-guided education equine-facilitated counselling equine-facilitated counseling equine-assisted coaching Canada survey ethics standards of practice helping professions counselling counseling psychotherapy coaching psychology social work education experiential learning nature-assisted therapy therapeutic farms healing alternative approaches to healing therapy animals therapy dogs horses dogs cats farm animals equine natural horsemanship animal-assisted equine-assisted equine-facilitated equine-guided bilingual

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