Equine Assisted Therapy
Equine Assisted Therapy is also an alternative modality to help individuals better understand themselves and how they relate in the world. Dialogue between the substance abuser and their family and friends is often negatively colored because of hurt feelings and troubled histories, making it difficult for the individual to accurately see how they operate in the world. The horse actually becomes a co-facilitator to the certified Equine Therapist. Because of their dependence on instinct and intuition, the horse is adept at reading non-verbal and environmental cues and reflecting back with responses. The absence of language helps the individual stay focused on the moment of this equine assisted therapy encounter, so they can bring clarity to previously unseen behavioral patterns.
