Equine-Assisted Counseling and Psychotherapy: Healing Through Horses

Equine-Assisted Counseling

Equine-Assisted Counseling and Psychotherapy: Healing Through Horses provides a research-informed guide to incorporating horses and other equines into counseling and psychotherapy. It covers treatment planning, therapeutic relationships, work with diverse client populations, equine welfare, safety, and ethical and legal considerations. The book combines theoretical foundations with practical approaches for mental health and equine professionals.

Key Features

• Equine-assisted counseling
• Equine-assisted psychotherapy
• Human–horse relationships
• Relational therapeutic approaches
• Treatment planning
• Counseling techniques
• Work across the lifespan
• Diverse client populations
• Equine welfare
• Safety and risk management
• Ethical considerations
• Legal considerations
• Program development
• Research and evidence
• Practical counseling applications