We were honored to be interviewed on the For the Love of Equine podcast in support of a fundraiser in New Mexico for the documentary Rescued Hearts. This documentary highlights the profound connection between humans and horses and the powerful healing that can occur through that relationship.
Mary at Odyssey Counseling, who is currently completing her certification with us in The Icarus Model ® of Equine Assisted Therapy and Learning, invited us to be part of this podcast interview to discuss our work, our model, and what equine assisted therapy and learning actually look like in practice.
During this interview, we discuss:
- What Equine Assisted Psychotherapy (EAP) is
- The difference between Equine Assisted Psychotherapy and Equine Assisted Learning (EAL)
- What a typical equine assisted session looks like
- Why our sessions are done on the ground with horses at liberty
- The role horses play in the therapeutic process
- The philosophy and theoretical foundation behind The Icarus Model
- Training and certification opportunities in equine assisted therapy and learning
Many people are curious about what actually happens during an equine assisted therapy session, and this interview provides a great overview of the process, structure, and philosophy behind the work.
At Skye Therapy Solutions, our approach focuses on attachment-based work, sensory-based interventions, trauma-informed care, and allowing horses to have choice and agency in sessions. We believe that the relationship between horse and human can create powerful opportunities for insight, regulation, growth, and healing.
We are grateful to be part of this conversation and to support the Rescued Hearts documentary and the work it is doing to share the impact horses can have on human healing and connection.
You can watch the full interview below: