Abstract
Written by internationally renowned equine-assisted mental health professionals, this edited collection teaches counselors how to design and implement equine-assisted mental health interventions for different populations and various challenges. Supported by ethical considerations and theoretical framework, chapters cover common issues including depression, anxiety, grief, ADHD, autism, eating disorders, substance abuse, self-esteem, social skills and communication, couples and family work, and professional development. Each chapter provides practical tips for implementing treatment strategies, case studies with transcript analyses, and sample session notes. This book will appeal to both the expert equine-assisted mental health counselor and the seasoned counselor who is open to partnering with an equine practitioner to help their clients in new and innovative ways.
| Original language | American English |
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| Title of host publication | Equine-Assisted Mental Health Interventions: Harnessing Solutions to Common Problems |
| State | Published - Sep 12 2018 |
Keywords
- arts & play therapy
- behavioral sciences
- clinical social work
- counseling techniques & intervention
- counseling techniques
- counseling
- creative arts & expressive therapies
- equine-assisted therapy
- health and social care
- horses
- mental health professionals
- mental health
- mental health/clinical social work
- social work and social policy
- therapeutic approaches
- training mental health professionals
Disciplines
- Marriage and Family Therapy and Counseling
- Medicine and Health Sciences
- Mental and Social Health