Equine-Assisted Psychotherapy
We are pleased to offer Equine-Assisted Psychotherapy services through Second Wind Stables of Missouri, LLC using the Natural Lifemanship model of care which focuses on relationship and follows a trauma-informed approach to care.
Equine-Assisted Psychotherapy is an evidence-based therapy modality that is all about the experience - you learn by doing. By conducting therapy sessions that include horse interactions, learning and growth can occur in new and unexpected ways. Horses have the ability to attach, bond, and form a real relationship with humans. These interactions give you the ability to promote healthy attachment, practice problem-solving skills, learn emotional regulation, and form empathy.
As part of an individualized therapeutic plan, people struggling with trauma, depression, anxiety, or grief can receive significant emotional support and help alleviate their symptoms. We define trauma as any event that caused significant stress and overwhelm and you did not have the ability to cope with either in that moment or over time. That's where horses can come in to help -- no words are even needed to help you find healing.
In our sessions, the horse will not be a "tool" for personal growth, but we will engage with the horse to form real connection where he/she is an active participant in the relationship. This is a reciprocal relationship. Only in this place can we grow and apply the same principles that we learn in the barn to other relationships in our lives.
Equine-Assisted Psychotherapy allows for connection in a low-pressure environment …
- Groom the horse
- Bath the horse
- Lead the horse in designated areas
- Feed the horse
- Bond with the horse
- No riding is involved nor is any horse experience needed!
Equine-Assisted Psychotherapy sessions are held in Foristell, Missouri - just a short 30-minute drive from O'Fallon, Missouri. These unique sessions are offered at self-pay rates:
- $0 for 15-minute phone consultation for new clients
- $110 for 55-minute intake session and treatment planning session with safety teaching (one-time requirement for all new clients)
- $150 for 60-minute Equine-Assisted Psychotherapy session at Second Wind Stables
Equine-Assisted Psychotherapy provides the opportunity for authentic connection, provides comfort, affection, new experiences, hope and a renewed sense of purpose.
To learn more about Equine-Assisted Psychotherapy sessions, contact us today.