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ESMHL Equine Specialist in Mental Health & Learning
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The Equine Specialist workshop is a three-day workshop offered to equine professionals and therapeutic riding instructors who work or would like to work with students with mental health and/or learning issues.
- PATH Intl. approved CEU’s = 2 ESMHL CR; 6 DE; 12 CE
The workshop is a requirement of the ESMHL certification. It is beneficial to have horsemanship skills and experience when attending the workshop but it is not required. Horsemanship Skills Test: The skills test is held on day 4 following the ESMHL workshop.
(BUT PLEASE NOTE THIS WORKSHOP NORMALLY FILLS QUICKLY)
WHO SHOULD ATTEND?
- Anyone interested in learning more about Equine Facilitated Learning (EFL) or Equine Facilitated Psychotherapy (EFP).
- Equine Professionals
- Therapeutic Riding Instructors
- Anyone who works with mental health and education professionals and their clients.
TOPICS TO BE COVERED INCLUDE:
- Therapeutic Relationships
- HIPAA, Confidentiality and Ethical Parameters
- Relationship and Collaboration Exercises
- Equine Behavior and Management
- Session Goals—Rider Skills, Therapy, Education
PRE-REQUISITES:
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Age 21 or older
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Current PATH Intl. individual member
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Equestrian skills on the flat in English or Western tack comparable to those described in Pony Club C or CHA Level I
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Familiarity with PATH Intl. Standards and PATH Intl. Code of Ethics, and/or a PATH Intl. Certified Therapeutic Riding Instructor
ABOUT:
High Hopes has 47 years of
demonstrated success in the field of EAS & nonprofit management:
- Program, equine, and facility management.
- Business management, marketing fundraising, & board development.
- Volunteer management. We have over 650 volunteers serving our program, facility, equines & development.
- Workshops, certifications, and professional development in all aspects of Equine Assisted Services:
- PATH Intl. Premier Accredited Center since 1979.
- PATH Intl. Instructor Training Curriculum since 1996.
- PATH Intl. Master, Advanced and Specialty Certified mentors.
- Full service indoor and outdoor facility, extensive sensory trails
- Dedicated air-conditioned classroom, library and kitchen facility.
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