Harnessing the power of equine assisted counseling :
General Material Designation
[Book]
Other Title Information
adding animal assisted therapy to your practice /
First Statement of Responsibility
[edited by] Kay Sudekum Trotter.
.PUBLICATION, DISTRIBUTION, ETC
Place of Publication, Distribution, etc.
New York :
Name of Publisher, Distributor, etc.
Routledge, Taylor & Francis Group,
Date of Publication, Distribution, etc.
c2012.
PHYSICAL DESCRIPTION
Specific Material Designation and Extent of Item
xxxi, 276 pages :
Other Physical Details
illustrations ;
Dimensions
23 cm
INTERNAL BIBLIOGRAPHIES/INDEXES NOTE
Text of Note
Includes bibliographical references and index.
CONTENTS NOTE
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Equine assisted interventions in mental health -- Looking at equine assisted counseling from the horse's perspective -- Techniques that address trauma -- Techniques that explore anxiety and depression -- Techniques that speak to atypical behaviors -- Techniques that focus on social skills and communication -- Techniques that improve self-esteem and self-worth.
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SUMMARY OR ABSTRACT
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"This book will help licensed professional counselors incorporate Equine Assisted Counseling (EAC) into their practices, even those who have no prior experience working with horses. It provides a strong research foundation for understanding the efficacy of equine assisted interventions and the potentially powerful impact that a horse can have in creating a new counseling dynamic. Chapters address using horses to help clients dealing with various traumas and abuse, anxiety, depression, atypical behaviors, and social skills and communication issues. One chapter is written by the internationally renowned "horse whisperer" Pat Parilli and offers a look at EAC from the horse's point of view and describes the process of developing a relationship with the horse in a positive, safe, and respectful manner, an important topic to ensure the well-being of the horse throughout a session. Counselors will find this a valuable resource for understanding and utilizing EAC as a new resource in their own practices, as will students seeking to learn about this innovative approach"--Provided by publisher.
ACQUISITION INFORMATION NOTE
Source for Acquisition/Subscription Address
Taylor & Francis, C/O Kentucky Dist Center 7625 Empire Dr, Florence, KY, USA, 41042