The counselor appears to be “safe” because the animals trust him/her so it is easier to build rapport which is a must in the therapeutic relationship.
Many problems can be addressed using the animals as examples instead of pointing them out through the client’s behaviors.
Animals have a calming effect and promote spontaneous change.
Animals can divert attention away from a client’s anxiety which gives the therapist the chance to work with the non-anxious client promoting faster healing.
Interacting with horses promotes awareness which is needed to change an undesirable behavior.
Horses teach in a way that is non-threatening.
Connecting with a horse can be easily transferred to developing a healthy relationship with a human.
Horses facilitate change and improve problem solving skills in children and adults.
The client can safely try out new behaviors in the presence of a non-judgmental horse.
Horses model healthy social skills for the client.
Since horses are large prey animals, they are very attuned to their environment which helps the client to be more attuned and grounded (parasympathetic nervous system).
Learning and healing occur in the parasympathetic nervous system which is why this modality is so powerful.
Interacting with horses in therapy promotes bilateral stimulation which improves brain integration & problem-solving skills.
At Skye Therapy we train you to be your own therapist so you don’t need a decade of therapy!
Connecting With Nature Helps Promote Faster Healing
Addresses
Skye Stables for Jacqui’s services
Elliot Rd & Lindsay Rd
Erin’s Services
Sossoman Rd & Riggs Rd
Sarah’s Services
Horne & McKellips Rd
Mailing Address
PO Box 1456
Gilbert, AZ 85299-1456