Layman, LMHC, that uses Equine Assisted Psychotherapy (EAP) to promote emotional growth and healing in children and adolescents. At Windward Farm, we use Equine Assisted Psychotherapy (EAP) to help children and families improve communication, develop stronger relationships, and work through emotional issues and trauma. The focus is on promoting growth and healing. Therapeutic interactions integrate the healing power of the horse, the skills of the psychotherapist along with the challenges and successes of the client to formulate and work towards therapeutic goals. EAP is an innovative approach to the treatment of children, adolescents, couples and families experiencing specific mental health issues, such as anxiety, depression, and post traumatic stress. Equine Growth & Learning sessions focus on helping improve skills such as communication and problem solving. Individual, group and family sessions are designed to challenge participants to use creativity and team work while enhancing the problem solving skills necessary to succeed in life. Horses are a perfect addition to the therapeutic process because they offer unconditional friendship, experience a wide range of feelings and provide honest, immediate feedback to participants. Learning is immediate.
