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2014 Evergreen Annual Conference
Liz Letson, MS, LPC
EAGALA Certified Equine Assisted Therapist
Eagle Vista Ranch, Bemidji, MN
Equine-Assisted Psychotherapy & Learning:
An Experiential Modality
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Objectives
1. Introduce Equine Assisted Psychotherapy
(EAP)
• What it is
• How it works
• Treatment applications
2. Illustrate with examples
3. Describe referral process.
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What is EAP?
Team Approach
Mental Health Professional
Horse Professional
At least 1 horse
On the Ground
Experiential
Solution-Focused.
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Team Approach
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100% on the ground – no riding
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Solution-Focused
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Situation-specific, Tailored to client needs
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EAP in Action
EAGALA Video:
http://www.eaglevistaranch.com/activities.html
Eagle Vista Ranch website:
www.eaglevistaranch.com
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EAP is an Experiential Modality
• Trial and error; learning by doing
• Reflect on interaction between clients and horses
• Clients are active
• Questioning
• Investigating
• Experimenting
• Solving problems
• Being creative
• Constructing meaning
• Identify current beliefs and attitudes
• Practice new strategies to achieve goals.
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Curiosity is key
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The Horse’s Role • Read and react to non-
verbal communication
• Confront behavior and
attitudes
• Act as a metaphor for
relationships
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Immediate, Unbiased Feedback
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Mirroring
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If we get distracted, they get distracted
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Staying Present
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Facilitator’s Role
Focus of treatment team is on:
Creating a space for the clients and horses to interact
Prompt insight and awareness
Explore metaphor
Reflect back – bring to conscious level and universal
relevance.
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Facilitator’s Role Focus on nonverbals
Objective observations
NOT subjective interpretations
EAGALA framework to guide observations – SPUD’S™:
S – Shifts
P – Patterns
U – Unique events
D – Discrepancies – nonverbal vs verbal
’S – Our stuff - awareness of our counter-transference
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Shifts, Patterns
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UNIQUE !
• Horse lying down at end of session (“protector” role)
• Horse/s rolling in the dirt (humor)
• Client sitting down on the “bridge to the new life of Recovery” (ah-ha moment)
• Horse freezing at the “money barrel” (obstacle w/ client)
• Horse isolating himself (has many representations).
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Discrepancies & Self-awareness
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Why Horses?
Social Hierarchy
Predator-Prey Dynamic
Limbic vs. Cortex.
Size & Strength
Distinct Personalities, Attitudes &
Moods.
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Meet the Horses at EVR
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Prince
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A thoroughbred, came to us from New Mexico. He is big
and powerful, yet playful!
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Superman
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Raced until he was 7
years old, when he
was given to EVR.
The track is a tough
place to live but he
has adapted well to
“retirement.” He
connects well with
people, especially
those with trauma
history.
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Superman Triggers from
racetrack experience
can still cause him
anxiety.
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Elvis
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His first day at EVR.
He is mischievous &
fun, but can be
hyperactive and
avoidant!
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Pumpkin came back to Eagle Vista Ranch after
living with another family for 5 years. Her mother
is Peaches. Family reunification!
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King
King, with Prince and
Elvis. King was adopted
in 2006 along with a
pony. He’s a survivor of
cancer and has a few
other health challenges.
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CrackerJack
He came to EVR in 2001. In July
2013 he nearly died from kidney
failure. He’s everyone’s pal and is a
survivor too!
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Peaches
Peaches is the alpha mare. As
a leader she is confident,
spirited and has good
boundaries.
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Therapeutic Benefits of Metaphor Gibbs, et al., 1997; Glenberg, 1997; Zwaan, 1999; Jensen,
2006)
Promotes increase in awareness and change
Used as a learning tool in education & therapy
Metaphors enable the connection of information about a
familiar concept to another familiar concept, bringing a
client to a new understanding or awareness
Allows for creative problem-solving by opening up
alternate responses which may be more appropriate and
healthful (Battino, 2002)
The indirectness of metaphor allows clients to “try out” a
new perceptual frame without having to decide to accept
or reject it
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“Does this remind you of anyone or
anything in your life?”
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“What are the donkeys doing now?”
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“Think outside the box”
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EAP is being used to treat :
Individuals, families or
groups
Grief and loss
Depression
Anxiety
Attention Deficit
Chemical Dependency
Trauma
Anger Management
Relationship Issues
Behavior Problems
Abuse and Neglect
Eating Disorders
Parenting Issues
Bowers & MacDonald, 2001; Mandrell, 2006; Trotter, et al, 2008
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Center Stage - Constructivist
Approach
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Key issues that emerge in EAP
• Boundaries
• Control
• Roles
• Communication
• Teamwork.
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Benefits of EAP
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• Confidence
• Self efficacy
• Communication
• Trust
• Anxiety reduction
• Resilience
• Impulse
modulation
• Social skills
• Assertiveness
• Boundaries
• Creative freedom
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Theoretical approaches used with EAP
• Solution-Focused
• CBT
• DBT
• Reality Therapy
• Gestalt
• Psychodynamic
• Person-Centered
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Horses/Family Structures
• Social Structure – “Herd” (family) groups, “bands” and
individuals with the “herd”
• Structure and substructures are based on “rank” and
require boundaries
• Understanding and enforcement of boundaries are key
to emotional and physical safety
• Develop behaviors to deal with demands of living in
the “system” structure
• Use keen observation skills
• Seek leadership
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Family System (“Herd”) Dynamics
• Work requires focusing on the “process”
• Changes in “system” can be planned or unplanned
• How does "herd" shift?
• Watch interaction or social exchanges between
horses
• Seek "homeostasis“
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The 5 R’s
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• Rules, roles, relationships, responsibilities and “rituals”
• Who holds power?
• Who is in leadership position?
• What happens when there is a shift in the system and/or
structure?
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Equine Assisted Learning (EAL)
Collaboration with mental health professional, horse
professional, and other specialized professionals.
Working with clients and horses to address learning
goals.
Staff development
Skills groups
Specialized trainings
Professional development.
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Evidence-based Research with AAT & Horses
Therapeutic riding, a type of AAT, helps improve balance,
posture, mobility, confidence, gross motor skills, while
developing therapeutic bond between client and horse
(Bachi, et al., 2011)
All, et al, 1999 – Children with Autism Spectrum Disorder
exhibited increased sensory seeking/sensitivity, social
motivation; decreased distractability, inattention, sedentary
behaviors
Deaton, 2005 – New Mexico DOC paired wild mustangs
and inmates in WPM, a collaborative rehab/training effort,
demonstrating a lowered recidivism rate (25% compared
to state average 38.12%) with inmates in the WPM
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Populations, Disorders and EAP Chardonnes, 2009 - Children experienced an increase in
self-esteem after EAP sessions
Klontz, et al., 2007 – Depression in adults decreased after
EAP, remaining stable at 6 month follow-up
Bowers & MacDonald, 2001 – Individual, family, group
therapy addressing a variety of MH disorders/issues –
Grief, depression, anxiety, ADHD, CD, anger,
abuse/neglect, relational & behavioral issues, eating
disorders, etc.
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Empirical Evidence
EAGALA Model EAP is solidly grounded in well-established and researched theories of psychotherapy .
EAGALA Model EAP is a clinical advance on these established practices where the incorporation of horses in psychotherapy in a deliberate, principled, thoughtful and professional manner catalyzes change.
Clinical success preceded systematic study. EAGALA model EAP has been effectively employed in the treatment of numerous behavioral and emotional disorders.
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Clinical successes led to academic interest where numerous studies have explored the effectiveness of EAP.
Randomized Control Group Designs
Trotter, K., Chandler, C., Goodwin-Bond, D., & Casey, J. (2008). A comparative study of the efficacy of group equine assisted counseling with at-risk children and adolescents. Journal of Creativity in Mental Health, Vol. 3(3), 254-284.
Russell-Martin, L.A. (2006). Equine facilitated couples therapy and Solution Focused couples therapy: A comparative study. Doctorate of Philosophy, Northcentral University.
Empirical Evidence
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EAGALA Research Initiatives
Education of the Membership
Identification and Development of Research Tools
Research Advisory Group
Institutional Review Board
Single Subject Research Protocol
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Referral Process
Referrals come from many sources: Individuals, previous clients, county, child protection services, other agencies, etc
Contact Liz Letson at Eagle Vista Ranch
Cell phone: (218) 760-0656
Email: [email protected]
Website: www.eaglevistaranch.com
EVR referral form completed and submitted to Liz
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Contact information
Liz Letson, MS, LPC
Equine Assisted Therapist
Founder of Eagle Vista Ranch
www.eaglevistaranch.com
(218) 760-0656
Evergreen Youth & Family Counselor
www.evergreenyfs.org
(218) 766-8748
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What did you learn about yourself today?
Leadership
I can be a leader
I can both follow and lead
Recognizing and managing Fear
Its okay to be afraid
I can face my fears
Taking a leap of faith is scary but I’m not as scared of horses
anymore.
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What did you learn about yourself today?
Relationship Skills
I can respect others’ boundaries
That the boundaries of the horses are the same as a human
To treat people the way you want to be treated
Body language is key
Self-awareness
I let people do what they want
Sometimes I need to take a step back
I need to be calm around the horses; I think they picked up on my nervousness
I can be a great friend
I can be patient
I can have fun.
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Thank you for attending!