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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Main Authors: Page Walker Buck, Nadine Bean, Kristen de Marco
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Indiana University School of Social Work 2017-09-01
Series:Advances in Social Work
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Online Access:https://journals.iupui.edu/index.php/advancesinsocialwork/article/view/21310
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spelling 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
Advances in Social Work
Equine-assisted psychotherapy
trauma-informed
trauma and stressor-related disorders
EAGALA
author_facet Page Walker Buck
Nadine Bean
Kristen de Marco
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title Equine-Assisted Psychotherapy: An Emerging Trauma-Informed Intervention
title_short Equine-Assisted Psychotherapy: An Emerging Trauma-Informed Intervention
title_full Equine-Assisted Psychotherapy: An Emerging Trauma-Informed Intervention
title_fullStr Equine-Assisted Psychotherapy: An Emerging Trauma-Informed Intervention
title_full_unstemmed Equine-Assisted Psychotherapy: An Emerging Trauma-Informed Intervention
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publisher Indiana University School of Social Work
series Advances in Social Work
issn 1527-8565
2331-4125
publishDate 2017-09-01
description 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.
topic Equine-assisted psychotherapy
trauma-informed
trauma and stressor-related disorders
EAGALA
url https://journals.iupui.edu/index.php/advancesinsocialwork/article/view/21310
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