I'm a college student with a still undetermined major/minor or career path. Horses have always been my strong point and my life. I've taken a few psychology classes at my college and decided that I really like the subject. So, to get to my point, I've heard of psychologist that work with and use horses to help with their sessions. I think this could be a career that I would love. I already do a lil bit of counseling for my riding students (it's hard for them to learn to ride if other things are bothering them). Ok, so, are there any psychologists that use horses for their therapy out there that could tell me about the field and if they like it?
I'm a college student with a still undetermined major/minor or career path. Horses have always been my strong point and my life. I've taken a few psychology classes at my college and decided that I really like the subject. So, to get to my point, I've heard of psychologist that work with and use horses to help with their sessions. I think this could be a career that I would love. I already do a lil bit of counseling for my riding students (it's hard for them to learn to ride if other things are bothering them). Ok, so, are there any psychologists that use horses for their therapy out there that could tell me about the field and if they like it?
Equine assisted therapy involves using horses as part of the therapy process. I don't know a huge amount about it, but from my basic understanding the two main elements involve using observation of horses being worked with to allow patients to express their own feelings. The second is 'hands on' with basic horse care and interaction with the horses. I hope this helps.
In terms of a psychological approach to riding, there are a number of people in the UK who use this approach. A web search should reveal some of them. There are now a number of books that include this subject.
Equine assisted therapy involves using horses as part of the therapy process. I don't know a huge amount about it, but from my basic understanding the two main elements involve using observation of horses being worked with to allow patients to express their own feelings. The second is 'hands on' with basic horse care and interaction with the horses. I hope this helps.
In terms of a psychological approach to riding, there are a number of people in the UK who use this approach. A web search should reveal some of them. There are now a number of books that include this subject.
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