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Partnering with Horses to Train Mental Health Professionals

Partnering with Horses to Train Mental Health Professionals

Book Title

Equine-Assisted Mental Health Interventions: Harnessing Solutions to Common Problems

Document Type

Book Chapter

ISBN

9781138037298

Publication Date

9-12-2018

Editors

Kay Sudekum Trotter, Jennifer N. Baggerly

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

Description

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.

Publisher

Routledge

City

New York, NY

First Page

251

Last Page

256

Disciplines

Marriage and Family Therapy and Counseling | Medicine and Health Sciences | Mental and Social Health

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