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What is Equine Assisted Psychotherapy (EAP)?
We at Embrace Recovery offer a "Holistic" approach to drug and
alcohol treatment, incorporating Equine Assisted Psychotherapy (EAP)
on a monthly basis through our partnership with
Bethany's Gait of Ladera Ranch. Holistic or "wholistic"
healing addresses all parts of the individual, not just the physical
aspect of a person where manifested illnesses are most apparent.
Equine Assisted Psychotherapy (EAP) incorporates horses
experientially for emotional growth and learning. It is a
collaborative effort between a therapist and a horse professional
working with the clients and horses to address specific goals.
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 looking at their own behaviors and patterns. This
approach has been compared to the ropes courses used by therapists,
treatment facilities, and human development courses around the
world. But EAP has the added advantage of utilizing horses, dynamic
and powerful living beings.
The focus of EAP is not riding or horsemanship. Rather it involves
setting up ground activities using the horses which require the
client or group to apply certain skills. Non-verbal communication,
creative thinking and problem-solving, leadership, 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 groups. EAP
addresses a variety of mental health and human development needs
including behavioral issues, attention deficit disorder, substance
abuse, eating disorders, abuse issues, depression, anxiety,
relationship problems and communication needs.
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