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Sober Sense: Treating Addiction and EAP
Horse Sense of the Carolinas, Inc. is offering an educational workshop for professionals working in the field of addictions using the alternative model of Equine-Assisted Psychotherapy (EAP). EAP is a valid and reputable modality proven effective in the treatment of addictions. While participating in various experiential activities with horses, participants will recognize and address common issues challenging the addictive disorders 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 relapse prevention.
Date/Time/Cost:
Date: Next date pending -- watch the calendar of events
Time: 9:00 am to 4:00 pm
Approximate class size: maximum of 24
Registration for this workshop should be done thru MAHEC
Faculty:
Laura Anthony, MSW, LCSW, Equine-Assisted Psychotherapist, EAGALA Certified
Shannon Knapp, MA, Equine Specialist, EAGALA Advanced, Parelli Level I
Kacey Cramer, MA, Equine Specialist, EAGALA Advanced, Parelli Level I
Location: MAHEC's Addiction: Focus On Women's Conference
Kanuga, NC
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 addictions using the alternative model of Equine-Assisted Psychotherapy (EAP). EAP is a valid and reputable modality proven effective in the treatment of addictions. While participating in various experiential activities with horses, participants will recognize and address common issues challenging the addictive disorders 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 relapse prevention.
Objective(s):
Upon completion of this workshop the participant will:
•understand the application of the EAP model to the client with addictive behavior
•discover a solution-focused approach to treating common issues and behaviors related to addiction
•recognize the strengths of the client with addiction issues
•practice professional competence in educating the client on healthy skill sets
Audience(s):
Clinicians working with people with addiction such as social workers, counselors, psychologists, nurses and others interested in this field
Discipline(s):
Mental Health Education, Substance Abuse Education
Credit(s):
0.6 CEUs MAHEC/IACET approved
6. hour(s) NBCC counselor credit
6. hour(s) Category A CE for NC Psychologists
6. hour(s) NCSAPPB-general skill building
Fees:
$95.00
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