Nature-based Interventions and Equine Therapy for Uniformed Public Services (NIETUPS) symposium
Join us for the inaugural NIETUPS symposium, co-hosted by Jonathan Friedlander (Equustrong, US) and ARU’s Dr Chris Kay (Veterans & Families Research Institute).
This event is for anyone researching, delivering or potentially benefitting from participation in nature-based and equine activities that help people adjust to life-changing circumstances. It brings together expert practitioners and researchers in the field of recovery support from the UK and the US.
The symposium will take place at ARU’s Writtle campus in the heart of the Essex countryside. Accessible, free shuttle buses will be provided from Chelmsford, which is just a 35-minute train ride from London Liverpool Street station.
Provisional agenda
Introduction to the needs of recovering UK & US uniform public service personnel
Prof Matt Fossey – Director of the Centre of Excellence for Equity in Uniformed Public Services
Matt Carpenter – Vice President of New York Law Enforcement Assistance Program (NYLEAP) and Jim Banish – Founder of NYLEAP, USLEAP and Valor Station
Symposium session 1 – Equine assisted programmes
Mary Jo Beckman – CDR, US Navy, Ret; PATH Intl Master Therapeutic Riding Instructor
Cpt Karl Scholes – Riding Master of the UK Household Cavalry Regiment
Refreshment break
Symposium session 2 – Adventurous activities and recovery support
Dr Chris Kay – Veterans & Families Institute – Adventurous activities and military recovery
Greg Deacon – Community mental health and fishing
Dr Ailsa Snaith– Expedition canoeing with Forces Wives Challenge
Lunch
Equine assisted programme interactive demonstration
This practical demonstration with horses from the UK Household Cavalry, expert practitioners, local and US veterans will be held in the Equine Training and Development Centre. Run by Mary Jo Beckman, Stacy Friedlander and supported by staff of the Household Cavalry you will witness some of the practical approaches to equine assisted support programmes.