Harnessing the power of equine assisted counseling [electronic resource] : adding animal assisted therapy to your practice / [edited by] Kay Trotter
- Published
- New York : Brunner-Routledge, [2012]
- Copyright Date
- ©2012
- Physical Description
- 1 online resource (xxxi, 276 pages) : illustrations
- Additional Creators
- Trotter, Kay Sudekum
Access Online
- Contents
- Machine generated contents note: 1.Equine Assisted Interventions in Mental Health / Kay Sudekum Trotter -- Defining Equine Assisted Interventions -- Certification Board for Equine Interaction Professionals -- Path International -- Equine Assisted Growth and Learning Association -- Equine Assisted Interventions in Mental Health Theoretical Foundations -- Animal-Human Bond -- Development and the Animal-Human Bond -- Animal Assisted Therapy -- The Delta Society -- Equine Assisted Counseling -- Theoretical Foundations of Equine Assisted Counseling -- Brief Therapy -- Gestalt Therapy -- Reality Therapy -- Adlerian Therapy -- The Nature Connection -- Implications for Conducting Counseling Outdoors -- References -- 2.Looking at Equine Assisted Counseling From the Horse's Perspective / Linda Parelli -- How to Assure the Safety and Comfort of the Horse in a Counseling Session -- How to Select Horses Appropriate for Equine Assisted Counseling -- Potential Risks and Stresses to the Horses Used in Counseling -- The Best Way for a Counselor Inexperienced With Horses to First Approach and Connect With the Horse -- Parelli Natural Horsemanship Four Key Points: Relationship, Understanding, Communication, and Trust -- Relationship -- Understanding -- Communication -- Trust -- How to Read a Horse's Emotional State -- Core Ethical Guidelines in Working With Horses -- How Do Horses Process Information? -- What Should Counselors Know About Natural Horsemanship? -- How Can Understanding Horsenality Help Facilitate Positive Sessions? -- Other Tidbits of Information and Advice -- 3.Techniques That Address Trauma -- Reclaiming Boundaries Through Equine Assisted Counseling / Vallerie E. Coleman -- Introduction -- Rationale -- Description -- Overview -- Boundaries and Communication -- My Space---Individual Version (Within the Group) -- My Space---Group Version -- Case Example -- Summary -- Appendix A Communication Styles Handout -- Appendix B Depiction of Three Basic Styles -- References -- Animal Assisted Group Interventions for the Treatment of Trauma / Kay Neznik -- Introduction -- Rationale -- Description -- Training and Preparation -- Group Rules -- Body Awareness Techniques -- Expressive Art Techniques -- Working in the Moment -- Closure -- Application -- References -- The Magic Room / Joy Nussen -- Introduction -- Rationale -- Description -- Meaningful Questions to Ask -- Application -- References -- Safe Touch Using Horses to Teach Sexually Abused Clients to Value Their Bodies and Themselves / Tracie Faa-Thompson -- Introduction -- Rationale -- Description -- Materials -- Treatment Goals -- Case Study -- Application -- References -- Equine Facilitated Psychotherapy for the Treatment of Trauma / Molly DePrekel -- Introduction -- Rationale -- Description -- Case Examples -- Application -- Summary -- Resources -- References -- 4.Techniques That Explore Anxiety and Depression -- Healing Through Horses: Equine Assisted Counseling---No Place to Hide / Judith S. Schneider -- Introduction -- Rationale -- Description -- Case Study -- Application -- References -- Therapeutic Trail Riding for Children and Adults With ADHD and Anxiety Disorders / Judy Weston-Thompson -- Introduction -- Rationale -- Description -- Creating a Safe Therapeutic Environment -- Trail Ride Components -- Application -- References -- Exposed Anxiety With Equine Assisted Counseling / Steven B. Eller -- Introduction -- Rationale -- Description -- The Anxiety Brainstorm -- Rating Scale -- Safe Zones -- Treatment Team -- Case Study -- Application -- Conclusion -- References -- The Tellington Method[™]: A Technique for Equine Assisted Counseling / Tanya Welsch -- Introduction -- Rationale -- Description -- TTouch Ground Exercises -- Application -- References -- Conflict Resolution: The Crosswalk / Janet Nicholas -- Introduction -- Rationale -- Description -- Items Needed for This Exercise -- Case Study -- Application -- References -- 5.Techniques That Speak to Atypical Behaviors -- Heart-to-Heart Rainbow: An Imagery Experience to Facilitate Relationship Development / Kristina Houser -- Introduction -- Rationale -- Description -- Inner Relationship and Self-Awareness -- Relationship With the Horse -- Relationship With Others -- Application -- References -- You Gotta Crack a Few Eggs / Tracie Faa-Thompson -- Introduction -- Rationale -- Description -- Processing Questions -- Equipment Needed -- Application -- Reference -- Treatment of Autism and Attachment With Interpersonal Equine Therapy / Sara D. Edwards -- Introduction -- Rationale -- Description -- The IPET Model -- Therapist Observation, Analysis, and Intervention of Horse-Human Social Interaction -- Therapeutic Intervention Using IPET for Sensory Processing -- Treatment Paradigms for Autistic and Attachment Dysfunction -- Therapeutic Work With the Herd -- Therapeutic Work With Individual Horse on Ground -- Therapeutic Work With Individual Horse Riding -- Application -- References -- 6.Techniques That Focus on Social Skills and Communication -- Out of the Starting Gate: A Practical First Approach to Equine Assisted Activities / Beverley Kane -- Introduction -- The Welcome Area -- Opening Ceremonies -- Horse Activities Overview -- Horse Activity Outline -- Activity Type -- Setup -- Objective -- Purpose -- Metaphor -- Procedure -- Rules, Violations, and Consequence -- Observations -- Questions -- Discussion -- Sample Exercise from Medicine and Horsemanship -- Uninformed Consent "White Coat Syndrome"---Dealing With a Patient's Fear -- Resources -- References -- Equine Assisted Counseling With Deaf Families / Holly Jedlicka -- Introduction -- Rationale -- Description -- Application -- Parent-Child Role Reversal -- Empowerment Issues -- Ineffective Communication Patterns -- "Cultural" Differences -- Measurement Tools -- Interpreters -- Service Collaboration -- Resources -- References -- Social Skills and Communication Shaped by Equine Baseball / Steven B. Eller -- Introduction -- Rationale -- Biological -- Equine Nature -- Human and Horse -- Social Skills -- Equine Activities -- Description -- Guidelines of How to Play Equine Baseball -- Case Study Observations and Insights -- Processing -- Application -- References -- Life's Obstacle Course / Deborah Goodwin-Bond -- Introduction -- Rationale -- Description -- Case Study -- Application -- Is Labeling People Really Harmless? Using Equines to Explore Labeling Stigma / Kay Sudekum Trotter -- Introduction -- Rationale -- Description -- Labels Used -- Clinical Observations -- Clinical Processing -- Acknowledgment -- References -- The Use of Mythological Themes to Elicit Socially Appropriate Behavioral Skills / Robert Dailey -- Introduction -- Rationale -- Why the Horse? -- Cognitive Functioning and EAC -- Emotional Functioning and EAC -- Description -- Model Stages -- Post-Journey -- Sample Activities -- Week 1: The Call -- Background -- The Set Up -- Discussion -- Week 7: The Gate of Fear -- Discussion -- Case Study -- Case Study Note -- Conclusion -- Application -- Acknowledgment -- References -- 7.Techniques That Improve Self-Esteem and Self-Worth -- Improvement of Self-Efficacy and Social Skills Through Participation in Great and Small, a Therapeutic Horseback Riding Program / Melissa Verge -- Introduction -- Rationale -- Description of First Case Study -- Description of Second Case Study -- Application -- References -- Using Equine Assisted Counseling With Psychotherapists in a Group Setting / Judy Weston-Thompson -- Introduction -- Rationale -- Description -- Overview -- Human-Horse Relationship -- Exercises -- Conclusion -- References -- EASEL: Equine Assisted Social-Emotional Learning / Mari Louhi-Lehtio -- Introduction -- Rationale -- Social-Emotional Skills Cannot Be Taught but They Can Be Learned -- Social-Emotional Skills Are Linked to Health -- The Need for Powerful Experiences -- Goals and the Theoretical Framework of EASEL Facilitation -- Creating Optimal Milieu for Change and Personal Growth -- The Chemistry of Bonding -- EASEL Horsemanship -- Free Play, Happiness, and Emotion Regulation -- Equine Activities Are Short in Duration -- Description -- The General Process for Clients -- Application -- References -- Grounded Strategies That Improve Self-Efficacy / Mary Looman -- Introduction -- Rationale -- Self-Efficacy -- Description -- Treatment Outcome: Increase in Awareness -- Treatment Outcome: Increase in Acceptance -- Treatment Outcome: Increase in Accountability -- Treatment Outcome: Increase in Assertiveness -- Treatment Outcome: Increase Achievement -- Treatment Outcome: Increase Admirability -- Summary -- Application -- Author's Note -- References -- Soft Eyes / Deborah Goodwin-Bond -- Introduction -- Rationale -- Description -- What Is Needed? -- Application.
- Summary
- "This book will help licensed professional counselors incorporate Equine Assisted Counseling (EAC) into their practices, even those who have no prior experience working with horses. It provides a strong research foundation for understanding the efficacy of equine assisted interventions and the potentially powerful impact that a horse can have in creating a new counseling dynamic. Chapters address using horses to help clients dealing with various traumas and abuse, anxiety, depression, atypical behaviors, and social skills and communication issues. One chapter is written by the internationally renowned "horse whisperer" Pat Parilli and offers a look at EAC from the horse's point of view and describes the process of developing a relationship with the horse in a positive, safe, and respectful manner, an important topic to ensure the well-being of the horse throughout a session. Counselors will find this a valuable resource for understanding and utilizing EAC as a new resource in their own practices, as will students seeking to learn about this innovative approach"--Provided by publisher.
- Subject(s)
- ISBN
- 0203802039 (electronic bk.)
9780203802038 (electronic bk.) - Note
- AVAILABLE ONLINE TO AUTHORIZED PSU USERS.
- Bibliography Note
- Includes bibliographical references and index.
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