ABSTRACT
The Wisdom Walk Program© is composed of five equine-guided steps that teach a simple practice of clearing out the clutter in order to align with the heart of who we all are! In essence, the herd of horses is teaching a process based in Affect Attunement, which supports a client in learning how to develop emotional regulation skills. The first step in the Wisdom Walk Program is Peace. This program foundation is taught by a mare in the Horses, Heart & Soul herd named Moonbeam. Stepping into the pasture with a herd of horses quickly engages sensory information. Ethics and the welfare of horses in a therapeutic setting are continuing to be developed throughout many Equine-facilitated psychotherapy (EFP) programs. EFP, at its core, is an experiential healing modality. It has the ability to partner with a variety of theoretical perspectives and mental health orientations.
