TRAINING - Perceptive Equine Therapy

2 1/2 DAYS

Continuing Education Credit Available: 
18 NBCC credit hours

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Perceptive Equine Therapy is the experiential practice of combining equine therapy modalities with traditional talk and trauma therapy modalities (CBT, IFS, Somatic, Narrative). Intended for licensed and temp licensed equine counselors, therapists, social workers and psychologists.

Rather than using a one-size-fits-all equine approach, this training seeks to empower clinicians to use their vast experience and education to build a perception-focused eclectic plan during sessions in order to provide the best outcome for the client(s). This two and a half day training will be experienced on a farm with horses on site, where participants will learn how to use equine therapeutic interventions in conjunction with therapeutic modalities thought to just exist in an office setting.

Program objectives (participants will):

• Increase knowledge of how to incorporate traditional therapeutic techniques in an individual and group equine setting
• Recognize and assess group think and adjust therapeutic interventions as necessary
• Learn how to prepare barn/herd managers for best therapeutic outcomes for clients
• Summarize specific ways to combine therapeutic interventions and modalities
• Take away actionable interventions and activities designed to incorporate different therapeutic modalities in one session
• Deepen their understanding of equine non-verbal communication
• Learn equine herd behavior and survival characteristics and when they show up with clients  

Agenda Day 1

• 9:00-9:30 - Meditation and Goal Setting (Group discussion)
• 9:30-10:00 - Introduction/Overview of the Program Learning Objectives (Lecture)
• 10:00 - 12:00 - Demonstration of Using Cognitive Behavioral Therapy Techniques in Equine Therapy (Experiential learning activity)
• 12:00-1:00 Lunch (PROVIDED)
• 1:00-2:00 - Case Conceptualization/Problem Solving (Group discussion)
• 2:00-3:00 - Technique Practice and Observation (Experiential activity)
• 3:00-4:00 - Question and Answer (Group discussion)

Agenda Day 2

• 9:00-9:30 - Meditation and Goal Setting (Group discussion)
• 9:30-10:00 - Objective Somatic Experiencing and Equine Work (Lecture)
• 10:00 - 12:00 - Demonstration of Using Somatic Techniques in Equine Therapy (Experiential learning activity)
• 12:00-1:00 Lunch (PROVIDED)
• 1:00-2:00 - Case Conceptualization/Problem Solving (Group discussion)
• 2:00-3:00 - Technique Practice and Observation (Experiential activity)
• 3:00-4:00 - Question and Answer (Group discussion)

Agenda Day 3

• 9:00-9:30 - Meditation and Goal Setting (Group discussion)
• 9:30-10:00 - Objective IFS Experiencing and Equine Work (Lecture)
• 10:00 - 12:00 - Demonstration of Using Internal Family Systems Techniques in Equine Therapy (Experiential learning activity)
• 12:00-1:00 Lunch (PROVIDED)
• 1:00-2:00 - Case Conceptualization/Problem Solving (Group discussion)
• 2:00-3:00 - Technique Practice and Observation (Experiential activity)
• 3:00-4:00 - Question and Answer (Group discussion)

Facility and Accommodations

Scott Farms (Google Map)
9580 S Lick Creek Rd
Lyles, TN 37098

Training is conducted rain, snow, or shine on a working farm with open outdoor fields and an open barn. Please check the weather and dress appropriately for the elements, including proper footwear. Lunch, snacks and bottled water provided. Bathroom on site.

If you need special accommodations or have questions, please contact Julie Eisenbeck at Nashville Equine Therapy:
call (615) 482-7798 or email julieeisenbeckequine@gmail.com.