Equine Assisted Psychotherapy for Veterans and their Families
WELCOME
Equine Assisted Therapy is a proven way to help Veterans better cope with the many changes they and their families face on returning home after separating from deployment. This unique process offers a nurturing healing environment for PTSD and other post military service adjustment challenges. Since every veteran’s experience is unique, we develop adjustment strategies based on their specific needs and strengths. Working with horses solo and in small groups is a fun, interactive and challenging way for veterans and family to see measurable personal growth, experience positive insights and life style breakthroughs contributing to full recovery.
THE PROGRAM
Group, individual and family sessions
Supportive follow-up sessions available after
program completion
Volunteer Mentoring options allow veterans completing the program to share their success with new candidates, stay connected to the farm, build relationship with other veterans
— all working for the shared purpose of successful readjustment!
Assisting military families with:
◊ coping skills
◊ anger
◊ depression
◊ readjustment
◊ addictions
◊ self-destructive behavior
◊ effective communication
◊ readjustment to civilian life
◊ self-awareness
Veterans Comments about EAP therapy
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“I had a mind opening experience in a very short time with the horses.”
OIF Veteran
“Everything about being around the horses was peaceful and calming.”
OIF Veteran
“I find it relaxing to come out to the farm, people have even said I’m more relaxed after I leave here.”
OIF Veteran
“There’s a bonding with the horse. Our personalities are similar and it’s like the horse knows what I’m going through.”
OIF Veteran