HEAL
Healing Horses Therapeutic Center
Connecting with horses builds trust
Equine Therapy Certification Class
It is our mission and our passion to bring people and horses together to promote emotional growth and learning and to help with a variety of emotional, behavioral, neurological and developmental health issues.
Direct Services
Culturally Competent Equine Assisted Psychotherapy is used to help with a variety of mental health issues. We put our clients and horses together with licensed therapists and horse specialists in an environment designed to promote healing, emotional growth, and learning.
Professional Development
EHI Training and Resource Center programs emphasize cultural competency, diversity, and inclusion training for therapists, students, and equine specialists. Some programs provide professionals with CEUs.
Culturally Competent Equine Assisted Psychotherapy (CEAP)
Culturally Competent Equine Assisted Psychotherapy is a form of experiential psychotherapy that involves interactions between individuals and horses. CEAP is directed and assisted by a licensed clinical therapist and a trained Horse Specialist.
Developing cultural competency is a first step in working effectively with at-risk clients and families. This involves learning about the cultural norms, values, beliefs, and practices of the clients served. Knowledge of, and sensitivity to cultural issues directly impacts the way clients share, and how therapists can enhance the therapeutic relationship.
Therapists observe the client's reactions to the horse's behavior to understand how clients interact with people. Horses offer immediate feedback. Their response reveals the client’s thoughts and feelings before either the client or therapist is aware of them. CEAP utilizes this relationship with the horse as a tool to mirror the client's experiences and facilitate change.
Anyone can participate in CEAP – no prior horse or riding experience is necessary. All activities are done from the ground. There is no riding involved.
Culturally Competent Equine Assisted Psychotherapy has been successfully integrated into treatment programs for adults and youth who are being treated for:
Addictions
Substance Abuse
Behavior disorders
Mood disorders
Eating disorders
Learning difficulties
ADD/ADHD
PTSD
Autism
Grief/loss
Trauma
Bipolar
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Ages - 5 and up
Cost - $100 per hour
currently accepting Medicaid (HUSKY)
Hours - M-F, 10-4, S and S, 10-3
Appointments Required - call (860)293-2914 (M-F, 9-4)
Register - download form
Payment - Cash, Check, Debit or Credit Card, or PayPal