Benefits Of Equine & Animal-Assisted Therapy​

  • 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

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Gilbert, AZ 85299-1456

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