How we run sessions
Peer Support Groups with a horse
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Supported by Mind Charity
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This is not therapy, but a place to speak to like
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minded people who have or are experiencing similar things
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Confidential
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For adults - 18 years and older
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Winter and Autumn - Take place 6.30pm - 8.30pm
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Summer - For those that wish to, an opportunity to go for a walk before the meeting starts. The walk is from 6pm - 7pm, and the meeting from 7pm - 9pm​
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See testimonial
Equine Assisted Psychotherapy ​
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Collaborative effort between horses and treatment team working with clients and horses to address treatment goals
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Ground based, i.e. no riding or horsemanship involved
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Treatment team (accredited therapist and experienced equine specialist)
- ground based, i.e. no riding or horsemanship involved
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Groups - kept small
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Individual - treatment plan tailored for each client
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Risk Assessments carried out - find out why
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Stay within our scope of experience - we believe it would be highly unethical and unprofessional not to
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Discuss with treatment team, then discuss with clinical supervisor if necessary
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EAGALA Model of facilitation https://vimeo.com/195710450
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Metaphoric processing
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See testimonial
Personal Development ​
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Use the EAGALA model to facilitate sessions
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Facilitated by a treatment of an accredited therapist and experienced equine specialist
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These can be a powerful intervention, where a personal development session can soon become a Psychotherapy session, so it is vital to have a accredited therapist and experienced equine specialist, to manage the wellbeing of client(s) and horses
- See testimonial