Farm Based Therapy: Utilizing Equine Assisted Psychotherapy PART
Join us for a training on Farm Based Therapy Principles learn how to incorporate plants, animals, and especially horses, into the healing process. You do not have to have attended the one in August. This will be very similar to that training, just some different activities.
the details
Friday – October 15th
Check-in opens at 8:30 a.m. • Training is from 9 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.
$108 for 4 credit hours & lunch
Located at Warm Springs Care Farm • ( 1311 E. Warm Springs Ave. ) Parking available on the street, in neighborhood.
The idea behind the theory
The idea of using Agriculture as a therapeutic intervention dates back to the Middle Ages.
The concept was based on the belief that farm work kept those with mental challenges out of trouble and also gave them a sense of purpose and allowed them to be contributing members of the community. In to the 19th century, the concept of Care Farming became increasingly popular and farming activities were applied within asylums, hospitals and rehabilitation programs.
Now more than ever, as technology addiction rises, as COVID isolates and as disconnection from self, others and our natural world increases, Care Farming offers a way back. Connection in nature offers physical, mental, emotional and spiritual wellness opportunities and expands our experience of what it means to be a part of this world, this community, this family and this life.
course outline
1) History of Care Farming as a Therapeutic Tool
2) The Evolution of Care Farming, from Europe to the US
3) Theoretical Models Utilized in Care Farming
4) The use of Equine Assisted Psychotherapy in Care Farming
5) Imagine That Farm and Warm Springs
6) Care Farm Treatment Planning
7) Benefits to Clients
8) Care Farming in Practice – an interactive experience
*Schedule includes a break, lunch and Q & A.
PLEASE WEAR CLOSED TOE SHOES AND PROPER OUTDOOR ATTIRE.
SPOTS ARE LIMITED.
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imagine that...
a therapeutic Farm
For questions contact: Brinley Luck at bluck@childrenshomesociety.comcreate new email • (208) 343-7813 Ext. 1232
