Our Services

Equine-Assisted Psychotherapy (EAP) incorporates equines into therapy sessions. The client, therapist, and horse work together as a team to help the client move forward on their path to healing. A specialized form of EAP is the use of the Equine Assisted Growth and Learning Association (Eagala) Model. This approach consists of a team of a mental health professionals, equine specialists, and of course horses! The Eagala model brings a unique approach to traditional therapy and allows for the client to walk hand in hand (or in this case, hand in hoof) to move toward long-term solutions. It also sets global standards for the use of a team approach, ground-based, and solution-oriented treatment model. Therapy can take on many different forms, and EAP is used to help enhance the benefits of traditional therapy, while incorporating our animal friends.

Trauma Focused-Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (TF-CBT) is evidence-based therapeutic treatment modality to help children, adolescents, and their caregiver’s process traumatic experience(s). This model addresses the needs of children who are facing difficulties related to Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD). Utilizing the PRACTICE skills provided through this model allows for a step-by-step guide to help children and adolescents on their path to hope and healing.

Another form of evidence-based therapeutic treatment modality, Eye Movement Desensitization & Reprocessing (EMDR) uses bilateral brain stimulation (or eye movements) to help work through and process traumatic memories. This helps to re-process the memories and allows them to be “filed away.”  EMDR does not completely erase the memories, but it allows them to be remembered in detail. Once EMDR is completed, you will no longer feel the same intense emotions, body sensations, or negative beliefs that were associated with your memories. The “file away” process allows you to move on and create new positive memories.

When a pet passes away, the impact can be significant due to the loss of their constant presence and unconditional love. Support groups allow you to find a community among others who understand this specific loss, so you do not feel so alone. More details are forthcoming.