by Mended Hearts | Jun 16, 2016 | Equine Therapy, Uncategorized
A big part of what makes Mended Hearts stand out is our use of equine therapy. Many people do not understand what exactly it is or how we use it in our sessions. Equestrian therapy (also known as equine therapy or Equine-Assisted Therapy [EAT]) is a form of therapy...
by Mended Hearts | Nov 11, 2015 | Equine Therapy, Uncategorized
What are the Benefits of Equine Therapy? Studies have indicated that equine therapy has been successful in helping patients show marked improvements in the following areas: Assertiveness Emotional awareness Empathy Stress tolerance Flexibility Impulse control...
by Mended Hearts | Sep 25, 2013 | Equine Therapy, Uncategorized
Equine Animal Assisted Therapy Research Off and Running The Ohio State University Colleges of Social Work and Veterinary Medicine are working to pilot an equine Animal Assisted Therapy (AAT) intervention program for persons attending adult day services with early...
by Mended Hearts | Jul 31, 2013 | Equine Therapy, Uncategorized
(CNN) — Beasts of burden, winners of wars and beloved as the sport of Kings — now horses are being used to cure the ills of modern life. From the time ancient Egyptians worshiped feline deities, animals have been viewed as a source of strength and...
by Mended Hearts | Jul 15, 2013 | Equine Therapy, Uncategorized
Equine therapy — NMSU professor blends horses, research By Jane Moorman / jmoorman@nmsu.edu Posted: 06/28/2013 01:00:00 AM MDT Wanda Whittlesey-Jerome talks with her horse, Eli. The NMSU assistant professor in the School of Social Work has combined her love of...
by Mended Hearts | Jul 15, 2013 | Equine Therapy, Uncategorized
Horse Therapy Helps Veterans Break Through PTSD By Terri Moon Cronk American Forces Press Service WASHINGTON, April 5, 2012 – A Pentagon Channel documentary sheds light on how military veterans with post-traumatic stress disorder are finding help through the power of...
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