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Body Sense: Eating Disorders and EAP
Horse Sense of the Carolinas, Inc. is offering an educational workshop for professionals working in the field of eating disorders using the alternative model of Equine-Assisted Psychotherapy (EAP). EAP is a valid and reputable modality proven effective in the treatment of eating disorders for over 15 years. While participating in various experiential activities with horses, participants will recognize and address common issues challenging the eating disordered client through a solution-focused approach. Participants will develop the professional competence to help their clients practice new skill sets such as establishing healthy boundaries, assertiveness, and body awareness.
2-Day Interactive Education Workshop
Date: May 16 and 17 or
October 10 and 11
Time: 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM both days
Fee is $550 (includes breakfast, lunch, snacks and one copy of our BodySense Curriculum)
Register for October 10 and 11
Faculty:
Laura Anthony, MSW, LCSW, Equine-Assisted Psychotherapist, EAGALA Certified
Shannon Knapp, MA, Equine Specialist, EAGALA Advanced
Kacey Cramer, MA, Equine Specialist, EAGALA Advanced Certified
Location:
Horse Sense of The Carolinas, Inc.
6919 Meadows Town Road, Marshall, NC 28753
Phone: 828-683-7304 Fax: 828-683-6281
E-mail: elsewhere@horsesenseotc.com
Description:
Horse Sense of the Carolinas, Inc. is offering an educational workshop for professionals working in the field of eating disorders using the alternative model of Equine-Assisted Psychotherapy (EAP). EAP is a valid and reputable modality proven effective in the treatment of eating disorders for over 15 years. While participating in various experiential activities with horses, participants will recognize and address common issues challenging the eating disordered client through a solution-focused approach. Participants will develop the professional competence to help their clients practice new skill sets such as establishing healthy boundaries, assertiveness, and body awareness.
Objective(s):
Upon completion of this workshop the participant will:
•understand the application of the EAP model to the eating disorder client
•discover a solution-focused approach to treating common eating disorder issues and behaviors
•recognize the strengths of the eating disorder client
•practice professional competence in educating the client on healthy skill sets
Audience(s):
Clinicians working with eating disorder population such as social workers, counselors, psychologists, nurses and others interested in this field
Discipline(s):
Mental Health Education
Register for October 10 and 11
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