ESMHL Equine Specialist in Mental Health & Learning Workshop

THE EQUINE SPECIALIST IN MENTAL HEALTH AND LEARNING WORKSHOP IS A THREE-DAY WORKSHOP WHICH PROVIDES SPECIALIZED TRAINING FOR EQUESTRIANS WHO ARE INTERESTED IN EQUINE-FACILITATED MENTAL HEALTH AND/OR EQUINE-ASSISTED LEARNING PROGRAMS.  THIS WORKSHOP IS NOT DESIGNED TO TRAIN EDUCATORS OR MENTAL HEALTH PROFESSIONALS HOW TO PREFORM THEIR ROLE IN EQUINE-FACILITATED PSYCHOTHERAPY OR EQUINE-ASSISTED LEARNING SESSIONS.

• PATH Intl. approved CEU’s = 2 ESMHL CR; 6 DE; 12 CE

This workshop will be taught by some of the most experienced people in the field of equine-facilitated mental health and learning and will give the participants a chance to see what is current in the field.  Each course will be team taught by an equine professional in collaboration with a mental health professional working with several equines.  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.

( PLEASE NOTE THIS WORKSHOP NORMALLY FILLS QUICKLY)

FOCUS OF TRAINING:

• The specific role of the equine specialist when assisting or collaborating with human service providers
• Design safe, mutually beneficial and effective activities to enhance participant outcomes
• Determining specific equine handling methods
• Understanding students with mental health and/or learning issues
• Assessing the equine’s response to student behaviors and needs
• To help prepare qualified participants to complete the PATH Intl. Equine Specialist in Mental Health and Learning Certification

TRAINING IS DESIGNED FOR:

• Individuals 21 years of age and older with a high school diploma or GED
• Equine professionals
• Therapeutic riding instructors looking to collaborate with mental health and education professionals to incorporate equine-facilitated mental health and/or equine-assisted learning sessions into center programing
• Those who wish to enhance their ability to work with mental health and education professionals and their clients

PREREQUISITES:

• Equine handling skills comparable to those described in the PATH Intl. Certified Therapeutic Riding Instructor criteria, Pony Club C or CHA Level 1
• Familiarity with PATH Intl. Standards and code of ethics

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

For more information and to register, visit: https://highhopestr.org/event/esmhl-equine-specialist-in-mental-health-learning/