Growth and Learning Services

Equine Assisted Psychotherapy

Equine Assisted Psychotherapy is a chance to grow, and learn about yourself and others through experiential learning. By interacting with horses in explained activities, a client is given the opportunity to explore and identify behavior patterns, emotions, and personal reactions. Sessions are solution focused with an emphasis on real life application and family dynamics. This therapy is usually short term, and in addition to other clinical therapy.

Equine Assisted Growth & Learning

Individual one hour sessions, or one and two day retreats are available for anyone who wishes to relax in a quiet, country setting and explore a deeper understanding of themselves . Individual, couple, family, or group; clients can be part of a structured retreat, or a specially designed sessions with activities focused on a particular aspect /topic in their life. Interactions with horses are structured to reflect a self-learning experience rather than formal counseling.

Professional Development

Professional Development trainings focus on team development, problem solving, communication, and unique leadership. Activities with the horses give individuals opportunities to observe group dynamics, as well as their own personal ways of contributing to their work environment. This powerful training can produce results for groups seeking positive change, and “out of the box thinking” skills.

Retreats

"Be still & know that I am God” Psalms 46:10

  • Individual and Group
  • Bring Your Horse or Use Ours
  • Structured activities using Equine Assisted Growth and Learning are done with the horses-unlike regular riding or round penning.
  • These activities deepen our relationship with the horse, and allow us to learn many things about ourselves.
  • Structured activities of writing, discussion, crafting and enjoying nature to promote contemplation.
  • Enjoy time to yourself for relaxation, reflection, and regeneration.
  • Yummy, nutritious, and body nourishing meals.
  • One day or Two day
  • Overnight guests enjoy their own suite in our turn-of-the-century Victorian home.

"God doesn't shout above the busyness in our lives or the chaos in the world but in the quiet we hear God's voice."