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Showing 1 to 20 of 20 for “"Equine-assisted"”.
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Equine Assisted Couples Therapy: An Exploratory Study
Equine assisted psychotherapy (EAP) is an emerging experiential methodology<br />that has recently gained recognition as a method for addressing a range of presenting<br />problems for a wide variety of client populations. Couples therapy is one area that the<br />practice of equine assisted …
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Equine-assisted activities and therapies for children with autism spectrum disorders
… of scientific and theoretical development of equine-assisted activities and therapies (EAATs) for children with autism spectrum disorders (ASD). Method: This dissertation is composed of two studies. The first study was a systematic mapping review of peer-reviewed literature relevant to EAATs …
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Participants' lived experiences of Equine Assisted Psychotherapy (EAP) - an exploratory study
… in addiction clinics across England. Known as Equine Assisted Psychotherapy (EAP) the approach uses equines in experiential activities with clients to facilitate psychological change. Despite its increasing popularity in practice, there is a dearth of research addressing the efficacy of the …
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Alleviating Equines: Investigating the Hypothesized Mechanisms of Change in Equine Assisted Psychotherapy
<p>Animal Assisted Therapy research was integrated to develop the Tri-Level Mechanisms of Change (TLMC) Conceptualization, which is a comprehensive theoretical framework hypothesizing how Equine Assisted Psychotherapy produces psychological change. TLMC hypothesizes that the strength of human …
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An Exploratory Mixed Methodology Study Into the Theoretical Foundation of Equine-Assisted Psychotherapy
<p>Equine-assisted psychotherapy is emerging as a new alternative therapy method. As the field is new, there is limited amount of research looking at the current theoretical foundation being utilized in the therapeutic process. This study aims to explore the field of equine-assisted psychotherapy …
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Supporting Equine-Assisted Therapy: A Grant Proposal Writing Project for Healing Hands Youth Ranch
<p>Nancy Tompkins' Master of Arts in Professional Writing capstone uses grant proposal writing as a practical application of her Rhetoric and Composition concentrated degree.</p> <p>Grant proposal writing is essentially practical persuasion in practice because it requires that the writer convince …
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"It's not just about petting horses": Understanding Equine-Assisted Psychotherapy and Horse-Human Healing Relationships
… experiences of the horse-human relationship in equine-assisted psychotherapy (EAP). As a therapeutic modality, EAP relies on the presence of a horse, a licensed psychotherapist, and a client. As the field is generally unregulated, each EAP session and practice is slightly different. Drawing on …
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The Challenges And Discoveries In Using Equine Assisted Psychotherapy Approaches By Counseling Practitioners In The Southwest
… varied experiential approaches, specifically Equine Assisted Psychotherapy, in their practice. The intention of this study is to guide counselors who are interested in using experiential applications in their own practices.
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A Randomized Controlled Trial Comparing Equine-Assisted Therapy and Exercise Education for Adults and Older Adults with Arthritis
… adults’ and older adults’ quality of life. Equine-assisted therapy provides unique movements to the rider’s joints and muscles improving pain, range of motion, and quality of life. No research has investigated the effects of equine-assisted therapy (EAT) on adults and older adults with …
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“I Just Connect With the Horses”: Equine Assisted Learning as a Tool for Developing Social Skills and Resiliency in At-Risk Youth
… reported by at-risk youth in a four-day, equine assisted learning (EAL) program and evaluates the impact of the program on the youths’ social skills and resiliency. A multi-strategy single group pre-test/post-test design was implemented at an EAL facility in Ontario. Two self-report …
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An Examination of the Lived Experiences of United States Military Veterans who have been Diagnosed with Psychological Inflictions of War who have Utilized Equine Assisted Therapy
… decreased, while levels of trust increased from Equine Assisted Therapy (EAT).
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An explorative study of the perceptions of social workers who are exposed to work-related, secondary traumatic experiences through their clientele, of the psychosocial support Equine Assisted Therapy (E.A.T) could provide
… be exploring a psychosocial intervention called Equine Assisted Therapy (E.A.T.), which makes use of horses in a therapeutic model and enables clients to interact with horses on an emotional and metaphorical level that empowers clients to experience emotional and behavioural change and growth. …
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Η Θεραπευτική Σχέση Ανθρώπου και Αλόγου Χωρίς την Συμπερίληψη Ιππασίας: Ηθικές Διαστάσεις, Ευζωία και Θεραπευτικό Όφελος
Η θεραπεία με την βοήθεια του αλόγου (Equine Assisted Therapy) είναι ένα πεδίο στις παρεμβάσεις με τη συμμετοχή ζώων (Animal Assisted Therapy) η οποία αναπτύσσεται όλο και περισσότερο. Η παρούσα διπλωματική εργασία θα εξετάσει κυρίως τη θεραπεία με άλογο χωρίς ανάβαση (Ground Based Equine Assisted …
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Facilitating leadership development with horses: underpinnings of practice
… leadership developer, facilitator and Equine Assisted Learning (EAL) practitioner with 20 years’ experience. Working with horses to give leaders feedback on their presence and impact is one of the most effective methods I have ever used. Equine Assisted Leadership Development (EALD) is …
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A QUANTITATIVE STUDY OF ANIMAL-ASSISTED INTERVENTIONS WITH YOUTH WHO HAVE EXPERIENCED MALTREATMENT
… to combat these negative effects. Animal Assisted Intervention (AAI) is a popular and growing field. Anecdotal evidence abounds on the efficacy of AAI, however, there is a lack of quantitative and qualitative research and evidence-backed models of treatment particularly with youth. This …
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Discovering the Meaning of the Experience of Interacting with Horses.
… in turn lead to improvements in the practice of equine-assisted activities. This research contributes to the social work knowledge base by creating an examination of the perceived meaning and roles of horses as contributors to human well-being.
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Horse AWAREness
Always Wanted A Riding Experience (AWARE) is a therapeutic equestrian riding center in San Marcos, Texas. The horses living and working at AWARE are integral to the program’s success, yet only the instructors and a few volunteers know these amazing animals very well, on either a general species …
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Understanding of therapists’ experiences and perceptions of equine facilitated psychotherapy, an interpretative phenomenological study
Equine-Facilitated Psychotherapy (EFP) is a form of animal-assisted therapy that seeks to address mental health issues. Previous works have been centered on what the clients experience, this interpretative phenomenological analysis study focuses on the lived experiences of six EFP therapists. It …