ESMHL Equine Specialist in Mental Health & Learning

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:

• Age 21 or older

• Current PATH Intl. individual member

• Equestrian skills on the flat in English or Western tack comparable to those described in Pony Club C or CHA Level I

• Familiarity with PATH Intl. Standards and PATH Intl. Code of Ethics, and/or a PATH Intl. Certified Therapeutic Riding Instructor

ABOUT:

High Hopes has 45 years of
demonstrated success in the field of EAAT & non-profit 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 Activities & Therapies:
• PATH Intl. Premier Accredited
  Center since 1979.
• PATH Intl. Approved Instructor Training Course 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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