Date of Award
Spring 5-13-2022
Document Type
Project (696 or 796 registration)
Degree Name
Master of Science in Counseling
Department
Graduate Studies
Committee Chair
Aaron Suomala-Folkerds
Keywords
Equine Assisted Psychotherapy, Mental Health, Group Manual
Abstract
Therapies incorporating horses for physical, mental, and emotional purposes have recently risen in popularity. Equine assisted psychotherapy (EAP)* is a therapeutic tool that utilizes horses and a mental health provider to achieve specific treatment goals for their clients. Although very little literature has been developed on utilizing EAP with individuals with trauma, the results present to be promising. The benefits of using horses in sessions includes practicing interpersonal and communication skills, gaining somatic awareness, and learning to regulate emotions. A synopsis of the current literature has been combined into a review and group manual was created for those who are wanting to learn and implement equine assisted psychotherapy into their practice.
Keywords: Equine Assisted Psychotherapy, mental health, group manual
Recommended Citation
Robinson, Shania, "Equine Assistance as a Psychotherapy Tool for Adolescents with Trauma Experiences" (2022). Dissertations, Theses, and Projects. 663.
https://red.mnstate.edu/thesis/663