ABSTRACT
Written by internationally renowned equine-assisted mental health professionals, this edited collection teaches counselors how to design and implement equine-assisted mental health interventions for different populations and various challenges. Supported by ethical considerations and theoretical frameworks, chapters cover common issues including depression, anxiety, grief, ADHD, autism, eating disorders, substance abuse, self-esteem, social skills and communication, couples and family work, and professional development. Each chapter provides practical tips for implementing treatment strategies, case studies with transcript analyses, and sample session notes. This book will appeal to both the expert equine-assisted mental health counselor and the seasoned counselor who is open to partnering with an equine practitioner to help their clients in new and innovative ways.
TABLE OF CONTENTS
section Section 1|2 pages
Ethical Considerations and Theoretical Framework
chapter 1|16 pages
Ethical Considerations in Equine-Assisted Interventions
chapter 2|6 pages
What Science Says About Equine–Human Interaction in Equine-Assisted Therapy
section Section 2|2 pages
Depression
section Section 3|2 pages
Anxiety
chapter 7|9 pages
Walking with the Wisdom of Peace
section Section 4|2 pages
Grief
section Section 5|2 pages
Adhd
section Section 6|2 pages
Autism
section Section 7|2 pages
Oppositional Behavior
chapter 13|14 pages
Integrating Body-Mind-Attachment Practices into Equine-Facilitated Psychotherapy
section Section 8|2 pages
Eating Disorders
section Section 9|2 pages
Substance Abuse
chapter 16|8 pages
Triggering Transformations
section Section 10|2 pages
Self-Esteem
section Section 11|2 pages
Social Skills and Communication
chapter 20|10 pages
Social Skills and Communication
section Section 12|2 pages
Couples and Family
section Section 13|2 pages
Professional Development