If you have an interest in equine psychotherapy, then you may be interested to know about the Equine Psychotherapy Institute. For those interested in studying equine assisted psychotherapy training there are two options:
- Students who are already Registered Psychotherapists, Counsellors or Mental Health Practitioners such as Psychologists, Psychiatrists, Mental Health Social Workers and Mental Health Nurses, who are ‘in relationship with horses’ (whether a beginner or very experienced horse-people), and are wanting to offer Equine Assisted Therapy or Psychotherapy services. This group has Mental Health Qualifications and Registrations.
- Students who are passionate horse-people, may have qualification in teaching, coaching or management, have a keen interest in helping others grow and change, and are wanting to learn more about powerful processes and experiential learning with horses. This group do not have Mental Health Registration.
You can enroll into a course to become qualified via the equine psychotherapy institute website. You can also search for qualified practitioners around Australia.
It’s great to see that training and qualifications are offered to both professionals in the mental health field and those who have skills with horses. The area of psychotherapy with horses needs both kinds of individuals. If you are a person who fits both of these categories, then even better!
Horses are wonderfully honest. Horses are a great tool to help people. This is in spite of their intimidating size. They can help emotionally and physically and to learn skills, like team work. Psychotherapy with horses is an interesting health area that is developing at a great speed. It’s wonderful to find places that offer training and qualifications for those interested.
“There is something about the outside of a horse that is good for the inside of a man.” – Winston S. Churchill
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