Description:
What is Equine Assisted Psychotherapy (EAP)?
Who is EAP Training for?
Key Learning Objectives / Outcomes:
Our training is designed to provide you with both the theoretical knowledge and practical skills to become an effective equine-assisted practitioner:
- Understanding our curriculum and AWARE Approach™
- Applying trauma-informed, experiential learning principles.
- Building ethical, professional boundaries and safety practices.
- Developing skills in working with both clients and horses to achieve therapeutic goals.
- Learning equine studies, horse psychology and horse-human relational dynamics for effective equine interaction.
- Preparing for a successful EAP or EAL practice, with business orientation for new practitioners.
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Presenter / Provider:
Meg Kirby
Presenter Qualifications:
Mental Health Social Worker
Gestalt Therapist
Meg’s career began in community mental health, evolving through child and family psychiatry before transitioning to private practice as a psychotherapist. After over two decades of working with clients of all ages, she felt compelled to train the next generation of practitioners, dedicating thirteen years to this specialist mission.
As a leader in the field, Meg has been refining her curriculum for over thirteen years and actively participates in several global committees shaping the future of equine and animal-assisted services worldwide. She looks forward to connecting with you and supporting your journey through the horse-human connection, the human-animal bond, nature-based wisdom and science-backed approaches that are changing the world.
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Registration Instructions:
Register at https://au1.documents.adobe.com/public/esignWidget?wid=CBFCIBAA3AAABLblqZhASmBCcxtUmQlbEzEscIANMTl6RP741l9imHTE9ZH2FDzwg7krSJ7OQ3HUO7E3zZ60*
