Equine-Assisted Psychotherapy: An Emerging Trauma-Informed Intervention
Equine-assisted psychotherapy (EAP) has emerged as a promising, evidence-based intervention for the treatment of trauma and stressor-related disorders. This experiential therapy offers an option for clients whose traumatic experiences render traditional talk therapies ineffective. Initial research o...
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doaj-96dce93bee7640ff83a3ffda7cee1c2b2020-11-24T23:32:25ZengIndiana University School of Social WorkAdvances in Social Work1527-85652331-41252017-09-0118138740210.18060/2131020778Equine-Assisted Psychotherapy: An Emerging Trauma-Informed InterventionPage Walker Buck0Nadine Bean1Kristen de Marco2West Chester UniversityWest Chester UniversityEAGALA-certified Equine Specialist Executive Director, Gateway HorseWorksEquine-assisted psychotherapy (EAP) has emerged as a promising, evidence-based intervention for the treatment of trauma and stressor-related disorders. This experiential therapy offers an option for clients whose traumatic experiences render traditional talk therapies ineffective. Initial research on the most robust model of EAP, developed by the Equine Assisted Growth and Learning Association (EAGALA), indicates strong, positive effects for children, adolescents and adults who have experienced trauma. EAGALA was designed to allow for rigorous evaluation of efficacy, a clear theoretical base, standardized implementation, and ongoing training for practitioners. As the primary providers of mental and behavioral health services in the United States, social workers are keenly aware of the need for a portfolio of treatment methods to manage the increasing demand for services. EAP has emerged as an important addition to this portfolio, providing options for some the most vulnerable client populations.https://journals.iupui.edu/index.php/advancesinsocialwork/article/view/21310Equine-assisted psychotherapytrauma-informedtrauma and stressor-related disordersEAGALA |
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Equine-Assisted Psychotherapy: An Emerging Trauma-Informed Intervention |
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Equine-Assisted Psychotherapy: An Emerging Trauma-Informed Intervention |
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Equine-Assisted Psychotherapy: An Emerging Trauma-Informed Intervention |
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Indiana University School of Social Work |
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Advances in Social Work |
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1527-8565 2331-4125 |
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2017-09-01 |
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Equine-assisted psychotherapy (EAP) has emerged as a promising, evidence-based intervention for the treatment of trauma and stressor-related disorders. This experiential therapy offers an option for clients whose traumatic experiences render traditional talk therapies ineffective. Initial research on the most robust model of EAP, developed by the Equine Assisted Growth and Learning Association (EAGALA), indicates strong, positive effects for children, adolescents and adults who have experienced trauma. EAGALA was designed to allow for rigorous evaluation of efficacy, a clear theoretical base, standardized implementation, and ongoing training for practitioners. As the primary providers of mental and behavioral health services in the United States, social workers are keenly aware of the need for a portfolio of treatment methods to manage the increasing demand for services. EAP has emerged as an important addition to this portfolio, providing options for some the most vulnerable client populations. |
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Equine-assisted psychotherapy trauma-informed trauma and stressor-related disorders EAGALA |
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