This archive post revisits an article Hannah shared about how horses can be included in psychotherapy. A session can begin with something simple: watching where a horse chooses to stand or noticing how you feel as you approach.
From the activity to the conversation
With guidance from a clinician, you can talk about what you noticed during the activity and how it relates to your goals. For example, you might reflect on how you ask for space or what helps you feel comfortable enough to try something new.
Read the original resource, Helping With Horses, or learn about Equine-assisted psychotherapy on Colorado’s Western Slope with Hannah.