Horse Tales EAL programs and One Day Workshops have been specifically developed to provide unique learning opportunities for personal growth and development using the connection between humans and horses. Delivered in a safe environment at Hunter Natural Horsemanship Centre under the guidance of a trained Equine Behaviourist and Youth and Family Counsellor/EAL practitioner,
our programs deliver hands on experiential learning activities using a combination of Natural Horsemanship techniques and therapeutic activities in a small peer group setting. The learning and connection happening within the programs enable each participant to gain new skills, knowledge, abilities and hopes for their future which are easily transferred into their every day life. Sessions are based on Identity & Self -Awareness, Communication & Confidence, Behaviour/Energy Management, Mindset & Self-talk, Trust & Leadership, Emotional Intelligence, Goal Setting and Accountability. Activities with the horses are relationship based using Problem Solving, Creative Thinking, Non - Verbal Communication, Energy Management, Leadership and Goal Setting techniques. Personal growth in the areas of Identity, Self-Respect, Empathy, Boundaries and Resilience are a natural outcomes for each participant as they succeed in each assigned activity. The Horse Tales for Youth and Horse Tales for Women programs are delivered in six ( 2 Hour ) weekly sessions. Small groups of 6 participants each work with their own chosen horse focusing on the above topics in a peer setting. Our One Day Workshops for small groups of 6 or more participants can be delivered on any of our core topics as listed above or we will personally design one for your specific needs and learning outcomes. Our parenting workshops aim to strengthen parent/carer/child/teen relationships creating emotionally intelligent,mentally healthy,resilient adolescents and families. Using a combination of Emotionally Intelligent Parenting principals and hands on horse activities to enhance the learning process, these workshops enable both parent/carer and child to further develop their relationship in a fun, supported learning environment whilst developing new skills in areas of Empathy, Understanding, Communication, Confidence, Boundaries and Emotion Coaching Principles. Horse Tales Programs are available for Youth Services, Community and Welfare Organisations, School Groups and Personal Learning.
