Harnessing the Power of Equine Assisted Counseling

<p>This book will help licensed professional counselors incorporate Equine Assisted Counseling (EAC) into their practices even those who have little 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. Additionally a chapter by the internationally renowned horse whisperer Pat Parelli offers a look at EAC from the horse’s point of view and demonstrates developing a relationship with a therapy horse in a positive safe and respectful manner. 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.</p>