MAEA51031

SPECIAL NOTES: Attendance at Intensive is required to successfully complete courseResidential intensive takes place August 18 – 21, 2018 at Juniper Well Ranch, Skull Valley, AZ.The intensive fee of $650 covers instruction, facility, horses and food. The fee is non-transferable and non-refundable. COURSE DESCRIPTION: This course is designed for participants to gain a comprehensive understanding of the Equine-assisted Mental Health (EAMH) field and its application within counseling and psychotherapy. The course will address theories that helped inform and develop the practice of EAMH, the history and development of the field, as well as considerations of elements of safe, effective, ethical practice. Students will become familiar with current research, supporting professional organizations, practitioners and programs relevant to their area of focus, as well as issues facing the field.