Sunday, January 17, 2010

EAP FOR VETERANS



EQUINE ASSISTED PSYCHOTHERAPY FOR VETERANS

Say equine assisted psychotherapy (EAP) to people and they instantly think assisted riding. However, EAP is in fact much more than that. EAP is an experiential form of therapy using rescue horses to help veterans use metaphors to recover from PTSD through participating in activities with the horses. It has been proven to help Veterans recover and develop the ability to make future plans, belief in their capabilities, strengths, and generally in themselves, develop the ability to communicate feelings and thoughts openly, develop new skills in problem solving and an ability to cope effectively with intense emotions and behaviors.

Why horses? Horses have a unique ability to read and immediately respond to human verbal and non-verbal communications. With this the horse acts as a mirror for the human participant and they possess an effective ability to confront the fears, releasing grief, managing addictions, communicating more clearly, increasing the ability to trust again and other issues. Through a series of activities (using rescued horses) constructed by the equine specialist and the psychologist present, the horses and humans interact on the ground in a powerful, emotion-eliciting experience. It is the participant’s interpretation of the interaction that is the catalyst for change.

EAP has been in use for at least thirty years and numerous studies have proven it is more powerfully and efficiently change-making than traditional talk therapy. This allows the veterans an opportunity to not just sit and talk about how to manage their fear and other emotions but they actually get to do something to manage them. Numbed emotions are often elicited and coping styles are developed through these experiences. Change occurs more quickly and more profoundly. EAP offers an experiential alternative that achieves a deep personal awareness and allows the veteran to devise new ways of interacting during the experience.

No previous knowledge of horses is necessary. They are a mirror to yourselves, they are there to teach you. EAP has proven to be very effective in addressing symptoms such as:

NIGHTMARES ANXIETY
DEPRESSION ANGER
IRRITABILITY ALIENATION
DISTRUST OTHER PTSD SYMPTOMS


At Turning Point Stable you will be able to experience this powerful form of PTSD therapy under the guidance of an EAGALA Certified Equine Specialist, Ardelle Peters and Licensed Psychologist and Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, Sharon Davern. Ms. Davern has over thirty years of experience in working in the mental health field with trauma including veterans. Ms. Peters has over thirty years as an RN. They will be with you and the horses the entire time you participate but will allow you and your loved one to create your own experiences toward a resolution of your symptoms and form closer, more quality relationships.
For appointment or more information call: 507-657-2540 or 507-534-2668.

EQUINE ASSISTED LEADERSHIP AND TEAM BUILDING



EQUINE ASSISTED LEADERSHIP AND TEAM BUILDING

Say equine assisted psychotherapy (EAP) to people and they instantly think assisted riding. However, EAP is in fact much more than that. EAP is an experiential form of therapy using horses to help people learn about themselves and others by participating in activities with the horses. It has been proven to help individuals and couples become stronger in communication, problem solving, conflict resolution and interaction with others.

Why horses? Horses have a unique ability to read and immediately respond to human verbal and non-verbal communications. With this the horse acts as a mirror for the human participant and they possess an effective ability to confront the behaviors and attitudes of the participants. Through a series of activities constructed by the equine specialist and the psychologist present, the horses and humans interact on the ground in a powerful, emotion-eliciting experience.
It is the participant’s interpretation of the interaction that is the catalyst for change.

EAP has been in use for at least thirty years and numerous studies have proven it is more powerfully and efficiently change-making than traditional team building. Traditional team building can be sedentary and dry, relying on flip charts and powerpoint for change. Using EAP the participants themselves see first hand how their behavior is ineffective and need to work together to make it different. Change occurs more quickly and more profoundly. Often times a person cannot see how their approach hinders theirs or the team’s goals. EAP offers an experiential alternative that achieves a deep personal awareness and allows the person and the team to devise new ways of interacting during the experience.
No previous knowledge of horses is necessary. They are a mirror to yourselves, they are there to teach you.

CAN YOUR professional life BENEFIT BY IMPROVING;

COMMUNICATION?

CONFLICT RESOLUTION?

PROBLEM SOLVING?

Goal achievement and RESPECT?

At Turning Point Stable you will be able to experience this powerful form of team building under the guidance of an EAGALA Certified Equine Specialist, Ardelle Peters and Licensed Psychologist and Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, Sharon Davern. Ms. Davern has over thirty years of experience in working in the mental health field with relationships. Ms. Peters has over thirty years as an RN. They will be with you and the horses the entire time you participate but will allow you and your co-workers to create your own experiences toward a closer, more quality relationship. Individuals may utilize private sessions to build their sales and interaction skills.
For appointment or more information call: 507-657-2540 or 507-534-2668.

Saturday, January 16, 2010

EAP for VICTIMS OF DOMESTIC VIOLENCE


EQUINE ASSISTED PSYCHOTHERAPY FOR VICTIMS OF DOMESTIC VIOLENCE
Say equine assisted psychotherapy (EAP) to people and they instantly think assisted riding. However, EAP is in fact much more than that. EAP is an experiential form of therapy using rescued horses to help victims of domestic violence use metaphors to recover from emotional and behavioral problems through participating in activities with the horses. It has been proven to help people improve in self-confidence, conflict resolutions, relationships, and recover from depression, aggression, low self-esteem, and loneliness. It is a phenomenal tool to use for self-empowerment.

Why horses? Horses have a unique ability to read and immediately respond to human verbal and non-verbal communications. With this the horse acts as a mirror for the human participant and they possess an effective ability to confront the attitudes and behaviors that are problematic and through conquering the activities an increased sense of self-esteem, empowerment and self-acceptance. The activities are physical as well as emotional in nature making them a much more dynamic forum for confronting the fear of abuse. Through a series of activities (using rescued horses) constructed by the equine specialist and the psychologist present, the horses and humans interact on the ground in a powerful, emotion-eliciting experience. It is the participant’s interpretation of the interaction that is the catalyst for change.

EAP has been in use for at least thirty years and numerous studies have proven it is more powerfully and efficiently change-making than traditional talk therapy. Through the process of risk-taking the victims develop coping and problem solving skills that define self-competence.

No previous knowledge of horses is necessary. They are a mirror reflection of you. They are there to teach you. EAP has proven to be very effective in addressing issues such as:

FEAR LOW SELF-ESTEEM
MOOD DISORDERS ANGER
SELF-TRUST ALIENATION
DISTRUST ADDICTION
OTHER EMOTIONAL DISTRESS FROM ABUSE

At Turning Point Stable you will be able to experience this powerful form of psychotherapy under the guidance of an EAGALA Certified Equine Specialist, Ardelle Peters and Licensed Psychologist and Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, Sharon Davern. Ms. Davern has over thirty years of experience in working in the mental health field with trauma including domestic violence. Ms. Peters has over thirty years as an RN. They will be with you and the horses the entire time you participate but will allow you to create your own experiences toward a resolution of your symptoms and form closer, more quality relationships and an empowered life.
For appointment or more information call: 507-657-2540 or 507-534-2668.

Friday, January 15, 2010

EQUINE ASSISTED PSYCHOTHERAPY FOR RELATIONSHIPS


Say equine assisted psychotherapy (EAP) to people and they instantly think assisted riding. However, EAP is in fact much more than that. EAP is an experiential form of therapy using RESCUED horses to help people learn about themselves and others by participating in activities with the horses. It has been proven to help individuals and couples become stronger in communication, problem solving, conflict resolution and interaction with others.

Why horses? Horses have a unique ability to read and immediately respond to human verbal and non-verbal communications. With this the horse acts as a mirror for the human participant and they possess an effective ability to confront the behaviors and attitudes of the participants. Through a series of activities, (using rescued horses) constructed by the equine specialist and the psychologist present, the horses and humans interact on the ground in a powerful, emotion-eliciting experience.
It is the participant’s interpretation of the interaction that is the catalyst for change.

EAP has been in use for at least thirty years and numerous studies have proven it is more powerfully and efficiently change-making than traditional talk therapy. Traditional talk relationship counseling is often characterized by the participants just continuing their dysfunctional patterns in a therapist’s office with the therapist attempting to sort out and interpret these patterns while offering suggestions for change. Using EAP the participants themselves see first hand how their behavior is ineffective and need to work together to make it different. Change occurs more quickly and more profoundly. Often times one or more participant is not willing to sit and talk about their problems, EAP offers an experiential alternative that achieves a deep personal awareness and allows the couple to devise new ways of interacting during the experience.

No previous knowledge of horses is necessary. They are a mirror reflection of you. They are there to teach you.

CAN YOUR RELATIONSHIP BENEFIT BY IMPROVING:

COMMUNICATION?

CONFLICT RESOLUTION?

PROBLEM SOLVING?

INTIMACY AND RESPECT?

At Turning Point Stable you will be able to experience this powerful form of relationship therapy under the guidance of an EAGALA Certified Equine Specialist, Ardelle Peters and Licensed Psychologist and Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, Sharon Davern. Ms. Davern has over thirty years of experience in working in the mental health field with relationships. Ms. Peters has over thirty years as an RN. They will be with you and the horses the entire time you participate but will allow you and your loved one to create your own experiences toward a closer, more quality relationship.
For appointment or more information call: 507-657-2540 or 507-534-2668.