Equine Facilitated Psychotherapy: An After-School Program Proposal for the Local Youth
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Author
Purdy, Morgyn
Date
2012-08-22
Degree
Master of Leadership Development
Abstract
The Academy of the Sacred Heart is located in Grand Coteau, LA, which is a very small
rural town in southern Louisiana. The Academy of the Sacred Heart houses an equestrian
program that is part of the curriculum for the girls Academy and this program has shown
many positive results for the children that participate. An equine facilitated
psychotherapy program incorporates all the aspects of animal assisted therapy while
providing an experiential experience for the clients. This results in many positive benefits
for both the professionals and the clients. An after-school equine facilitated
psychotherapy program would provide many positive benefits for local children who are
suffering with anything from problems at home to social interaction problems to
behavioral problems at schools. The Academy of the Sacred Heart Equestrian Center
would provide the foundation for this program to begin within the local community.