Non-Traditional Therapeutic Interventions for At-Risk Youth & Students with Complex Support Needs: Equine Therapy

The increased need for effective interventions and the challenge of working with children and youth with complex support or at-risk needs such as emotional disorders, physical and mental health needs as well as autism; have resulted in the design of many non-traditional therapeutic interventions, such as various experiential therapies, animal-assisted therapy, expressive therapies, wilderness therapy, and adventure-based therapy (Suarez, 2005). For the purpose of this dissertation, the researcher will explore the non-traditional therapeutic intervention of equine therapy and its effect on the social and emotional development of three diverse families who reside in Western Pennsylvania. The researcher will also investigate the impact of this therapy at home, school, and how the skills learned are applied to everyday living.

Name thesis:degree_name

EdD

Level thesis:degree_level

Immediate Access

Discipline thesis:degree_discipline

Interdisciplinary Doctoral Program for Education Leaders (IDPEL)

Year dc:date.available

2015

Author dc:creator

• Grimm, Erin J.

Contributors dc:contributor

• Launcelot Brown
• Frannie Jo Serenka
• Richael Barger-Anderson
• Yvonne Liddell

• Animal Assisted Therapy
• At-risk Youth
• Complex Support Needs
• Equine Therapy
• Interventions
• Non-traditional Interventions

Language dc:language

English

Repository record dc:identifier

https://dsc.duq.edu/etd/605

OAI identifier oai:identifier

oai:dsc.duq.edu:etd-1621