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About Equine TherapyWe incorporate horses into mental health treatment for people. As herd animals with prey instincts, horses are experts at reading nonverbal communication.
Their responses often remind clients of their goals, personal challenges, and/or relationships with themselves and others. This provides a safe environment to work through these things, where the horses only change when we do. The Eagala Model is the global standard for equine-assisted psychotherapy and personal development, which incorporates horses' unique herd instincts to help clients heal.
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TreatmentEquine-assisted psychotherapy does not involve riding or horsemanship, rather it invites clients to interact with the horses in an exploratory and unobstructed manner. This model allows the client to investigate and explore their thoughts and feelings through the interaction with the horses. The therapist and equine specialist are on hand to assist with processing what comes to the client during a session.
Equine-assisted psychotherapy sessions take place on a working farm about 1 hour west of Edmonton. Directions and further instructions are sent to clients by email once their session has been booked. Sessions are 90-minutes long and can be individual or group/family.
Sessions are conducted by Erin McDougall, Registered Psychologist and April Prescott, Certified Canadian Counsellor.
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Services
Counselling will take place in a safe, caring, and confidential environment with each session tailored to the unique needs of the individual client.
We work with couples to gain insight into their relationship, learn to resolve conflict and improve their relationship satisfaction.
We offer assessments and continuing care services to individuals with suspected or confirmed learning disabilities or autism.
Young clients are encouraged to explore life events using an approach and pace of the individual's choosing, primarily through play but also through language.
In family counselling, development is viewed in a way that incorporates the various relationships and systems within the family unit.
We bring together a small group of individuals, with similar ties to a predetermined topic with one or more mental health professionals.
We incorporate horses into mental health treatment for people. The Eagala Model is the global standard for equine-assisted psychotherapy and personal development, which incorporates horses' unique herd instincts to help clients heal.