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Equine-assisted psychotherapy in clinical practice.

Angela Masini¹

¹Equine-Person Connection, Knoxville, TN, USA. masini@usit.net

Journal of Psychosocial Nursing and Mental Health Services

|September 30, 2010

Summary

Equine-assisted psychotherapy (EAP) utilizes horses in therapy. This overview introduces EAP, its history, and benefits for non-practitioners.

Area of Science:

Psychology
Animal-assisted therapy

Background:

Equine-assisted psychotherapy (EAP) integrates horses into the therapeutic process.
This approach has roots in various therapeutic modalities.
Understanding EAP is crucial for expanding mental health treatment options.

Purpose of the Study:

To provide an overview of Equine-assisted psychotherapy (EAP).
To familiarize non-EAP practitioners with the EAP approach.
To present the historical perspective, definitions, and benefits of EAP.

Main Methods:

Review of pertinent literature on Equine-assisted psychotherapy.
Inclusion of field observations and client self-reports.
Synthesis of formal research articles on EAP benefits.

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EAP offers a unique therapeutic modality.
Benefits are supported by observational data, client feedback, and research.
The article serves as an introductory guide for unfamiliar practitioners.

Conclusions:

Equine-assisted psychotherapy is a valuable therapeutic approach.
Further exploration and adoption by practitioners are encouraged.
EAP demonstrates potential for diverse client populations.