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The “Team Family” ProgrammeUsing Equine Assisted Learning
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What is equine assisted learning?
“In its broadest sense, I see
equine assisted learning as
any interaction between a
person and a horse where
the person learns something
about themselves.”
Tricia Day (founder of EAQ)
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Horses can help with…
• Communication• Behavioural issues• Anxiety/Depression• Recovery from
addiction• Special educational
needs – autism/ADHD• Personal & team
development
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Horses can help develop…
• Self-awareness
• Confidence
• Behaviour management
• Better relationships
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How is equine assisted learning unique?
• The horses are the teachers/therapists/coaches
• Based on herd dynamics and flight instinct
• Non-judgemental feedback
• The facilitators guide, rather than direct the learning
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Equine Assisted Recovery
• Improve self-esteem• Build trust• Learn about boundaries• Supportive atmosphere• Non-confrontational• Non-judgemental• Healthy “mood alterers”
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“Team Family”
Aim: To collaborate with mainstream family interventions by providing a non-judgemental, innovative learning experience for parents to
• recognise impact they have on the family
• develop confidence to make the desired changes to improve quality of family life.
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“Team Family”: Objectives
• Greater self awareness• Changes in attitude and
beliefs• Improved management of
behaviour • Better communication• Tools to create functional
family environment
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“Team Family”: Assessment
• Facilitator guided activities
• Portfolio of evidence: Reflections Observations Photos Feedback forms
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“Team Family”: Delivery
• 6 x 2 hour sessions minimum
• Small groups• Engagement of parents• Practical support• Cooperation with other
agencies• Incorporate other family
members
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Foundation for change
Learning outcomes break cycle of:
• Anti-social behaviour• Disengagement from
education• Poor parenting• Dysfunctional relationships
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Hampshire Centres
• Certified EAL facilitators• Existing HCC service providers- Short
Breaks/Substance Misuse/Children’s Services
• Experience of working with children and adults
• Countywide programme
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For further information:
• Susie Little Tower House Horses• 01962 774245/07721 555777• [email protected]