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Running with Mustangs : EACP with Court-Ordered Youth
Horse Sense of the Carolinas, Inc., is offering an educational workshop designed to increase effective treatment of this challenging population as well as introducing participants to the powerful modality of Equine-Assisted Clinical Practice based on the Equine Assisted Growth And Learning Association’s (EAGALA) Model.
Participate in a 2-day Interactive workshop
Date: June 20 and 21 & December 5 & 6
Time: 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM Both Days
Approximate class size: 30
Fee is $550 (includes breakfast, lunch, snacks and one copy of our Running With Mustangs curriculum)
June 20 & 21 - REGISTRATION CLOSED
Faculty:
Liza Sapir, LPC Board Eligible, EAGALA certified
Shannon Knapp, MA, Equine Specialist, EAGALA Advanced, Parelli Level I
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:
Running with Mustangs: High Risk Youth and EACP: Horse Sense of the Carolinas, Inc., is offering an educational workshop designed to increase effective treatment of this challenging population as well as introducing participants to the powerful modality of Equine-Assisted Clinical Practice based on the Equine Assisted Growth And Learning Association’s (EAGALA) Model.
The program uses cognitive-behavioral theory and techniques presented in an experiential modality. Problem solving activities with horses are designed to help youth learn important cognitive-behavioral skills in a hands on, experiential setting that allows for “in vivo” learning to occur. The manual includes a brief review of the rationale for utilizing a cognitive-behavioral approach with this population, and explains how skills based in this theory can be relayed to youth in an innovative, experiential way.
Audience:
*Counselors *Life Coaches *Mental Health Professionals Social Workers *Family Therapists *Parents *Case Managers *Professionals in the field of Equine Assisted Psychotherapy
Objectives:
Upon completion of this workshop, participants will be able to:
- Understand the rationale for using a cognitive-behavioral approach with court involved youth
- Learn how utilizing an experiential, EAP approach can further engage resistant clients
- Understand how specific cognitive-behavioral skills are relayed to clients in EAP sessions
- Identify unique challenges, and strategies, for dealing with court involved youth and the juvenile justice system
Disciplines:
Mental Health Education
Fees:
$550 for 2 day
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