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Equine Assisted Therapy for Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) By-Lindsey Boyte What is PTSD Posttraumatic stress disorder ( PTSD ) is a mental disorder that can develop after a person is exposed to a traumatic event. Someone with
By-Lindsey Boyte
Posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) is a mental disorder that can
develop after a person is exposed to a traumatic event.
Someone with PTSD may experience feeling stressed or frightened even when they are not in danger. Flashbacks Nightmares Rapid heart beat Avoidance of a place, thought, or emotion Anger problems Easily startled
In Equine Assisted Therapy (EAT) “horses are used in mounted or unmounted exercises outside of a clinical setting to guide clients through a psychological journey
understanding” (Kitchener, 2018).
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Results of PTSD that can be
helped by Equine assisted therapy:
Decreased confidence. Flashbacks (unoriented to
person place or time).
Social problems (awareness
and mindfulness).
No certification required
The therapist should have a
The therapist and staff
Horses temperament should be tested The area should have no distractions Allergies must be taken into
consideration working with animals
Close toed shoes are required. Participants will always be required to
wear a helmet.
Clothing needs to be appropriate for
moving around.
No reflective jewelry or clothing items
that could stun the horse.
Before and after the 6-week intervention the client will be giving
Do you feel aware of yourself and your motions? Do you feel you have confidence in yourself? Do you feel you are mindful or others around you? Do you feel you socialize effectively with those around you? Do you feel you are insightful, or have a strong intuition? After each session, the client will meet with the therapist for 30
What the client will do in this
section:
Groom the horse Pet the horse Talk with the horse Things the client will accomplish
in this section:
Bond with their horse Become aware the horse's
movements and reactions to touch
Observe/learn (unmounted) Lead with guidance (unmounted) Lead independently (unmount ed) Learn to mount the horse (unmounted) Mounted and horse being led by the therapist Mounted and leading the horse with help from the therapist Mounted and leading independently with therapist just walking along Mounted leading independently with therapist just observing
Increased mindfulness Increased confidence Increased insight Increased awareness of
Increase in orientation to
Understanding of equine
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