EST-2015 Intro Equ Assist Activities & Therapies

This 2-credit course is designed with a variety of student backgrounds in mind: social work, psychology, special education and equine studies. The field of equine-assisted activities and therapies (EAAT) is growing in recognition and popularity nationally and internationally. Future mental health, equine and special education professionals benefit by becoming aware of the theory, practice and research results of the main elements of EAAT: equine facilitated learning, equine facilitated psychotherapy, therapeutic riding and hippotherapy. Content will be a mix of studying the theoretical basis behind the various types of EAAT and taking part in unmounted equine-assisted learning exercises and role plays. The implications of these experiences for various types of clients will be explored in depth.