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Unbridled Resilience: Harnessing the Healing Power of Horses Through Stories of Transformative Healing

Harnessing the Healing Power of Horses Through Stories of Transformative Healing

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1 CE Hour
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This engaging presentation will delve into the transformative power of horses in promoting emotional and psychological growth in humans. We will explore the therapeutic applications of equine-assisted interventions, including the innovative use of video, and how they can be effectively integrated into mental health treatment. Throughout the session, we will discuss practical strategies for mental health professionals to incorporate equine-assisted activities and video-based techniques into their practices, ultimately enhancing client outcomes. By the end of the presentation, participants will gain a comprehensive understanding of the innate ability of horses to facilitate healing, explore the potential benefits of incorporating video into treatment, and acquire valuable tools to implement equine-assisted interventions in their work.

Target Audience
  • • Social Worker
  • • Psychologist
  • • Marriage & Family Therapist
  • • Counselor
  • • Substance Use Disorder Professionals
Learning Objectives

At the end of this course, participants will be able to:

  • Describe 3 traits of horses that allow them to facilitate emotional and psychological growth in humans.

  • Describe 2 therapeutic applications of equine assisted interventions for various populations.

  • Describe 3 practical strategies for incorporating equine assisted activities into mental health.

  • List 3 ethical considerations and best practices for implementing safe, equine-assisted activities and interventions.

References

  • Lee, P.T., & Makela, C. (2015). Horses’ roles in equine-assisted psychotherapy: Perspectives of Mental Health Practitioners. Journal of Psychology and Behavioral Science, 3(1), 78-95.

  • Hallberg, L. (2017). The clinical practice of equine-assisted therapy: Including horses in human healthcare. Routelege.

  • Earles, J.L. Vernon, L.L. & Yetz, J.P. (2015). Equine-assisted therapy for anxiety and posttraumatic stress symptoms. Journal of traumatic stress, 28(2), 149-152.

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Social Worker

Trusted Provider Network, LLC is recognized by the New York State Education Department’s State Board for Social Work as an approved provider of continuing education for licensed social workers #SW-0654.

TPN.health is approved by the California Association of Marriage and Family Therapists (Provider #1000101) to sponsor continuing education for LCSWs. TPN.health maintains responsibility for this program/course and its content. Course meets the qualifications for 1 hours of continuing education credit for LCSWs as required by the California Board of Behavioral Sciences.

TPN.health, #1766, is approved to offer social work continuing education by the Association of Social Work Boards (ASWB) Approved Continuing Education (ACE) program. Organizations, not individual courses, are approved as ACE providers. State and provincial regulatory boards have the final authority to determine whether an individual course may be accepted for continuing education credit. TPN.health maintains responsibility for this course. ACE provider approval period: 03/31/2022 – 03/31/2025. Social workers completing this course receive 1 General continuing education credits.

Psychologist

Trusted Provider Network is approved by the American Psychological Association to sponsor continuing education for psychologists. Trusted Provider Network maintains responsibility for this program and its content.

Marriage & Family Therapist

Trusted Provider Network, LLC is recognized by the New York State Education Department’s State Board for Mental Health Practitioners as an approved provider of continuing education for licensed marriage and family therapists #MFT-0097.

TPN.health is approved by the California Association of Marriage and Family Therapists (Provider #1000101) to sponsor continuing education for LMFTs. TPN.health maintains responsibility for this program/course and its content. Course meets the qualifications for 1 hours of continuing education credit for LMFTs as required by the California Board of Behavioral Sciences.

Counselor

Trusted Provider Network, LLC is recognized by the New York State Education Department’s State Board for Mental Health Practitioners as an approved provider of continuing education for licensed mental health counselors. #MHC-0220.

TPN.health is approved by the California Association of Marriage and Family Therapists (Provider #1000101) to sponsor continuing education for LPCCs. TPN.health maintains responsibility for this program/course and its content. Course meets the qualifications for 1 hours of continuing education credit for LPCCs as required by the California Board of Behavioral Sciences.

TPN.health has been approved by NBCC as an Approved Continuing Education Provider, ACEP No. 7267. Programs that do not qualify for NBCC credit are clearly identified. TPN.health is solely responsible for all aspects of the programs.

Substance Use Disorder Professionals

This course has been approved by TPN.health, as a NAADAC Approved Education Provider, for educational credits. NAADAC Provider #198061, TPN.health is responsible for all aspects of the programming.This course has been approved by TPN.health, as a NAADAC Approved Education Provider, for educational credits. NAADAC Provider #198061, TPN.health is responsible for all aspects of the programing. Counselor Skill Group: Legal, Ethical and Professional Development

CE Policy
This course is fiscally sponsored by Exchange Events. There may be potential biases or conflicts of interest inherent to this relationship, and it must be disclosed to participants. These conflicts of interest have no bearing on the course content and have been resolved.
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Rebecca Bailey, PhD

Dr. Rebecca Bailey, Clinical Director for Transitioning Families and Licensed Clinical Psychologist, is an expert in complex case scenarios, including therapeutic reunification and or reintegration for families. In addition, Dr. Bailey is also the co-founder and director of Polyvagal Equine Institute and is dedicated to supporting and furthering the polyvagal principles of safety through interacting, connecting, and learning from horse/human bonds. She is an educational speaker and facilitator for in-person and virtual workshops. She is considered a nationally recognized expert in non-familial and familial abductions. Dr. Bailey is also a regular consultant referral for the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children and the Federal Bureau of Investigation. She has been a guest and commentator on Anderson Cooper, Good Morning America, Piers Morgan, Erin Burnett, Kyra Phillips, 20/20, Diane Sawyer, Dr. Oz and World News Tonight. In 2013, she co-authored the book Safe Kids, Smart Parents (Simon Schuster).

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