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What is Equine Facilitated Psychotherapy?
Equine Facilitated Psychotherapy (EFP) involves working with horses to help humans. It is a growing experiential treatment where...
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Sep 26, 20221 min read


Why Horses?
Horses are very astute and aware of our moods and emotions and can be incredibly supportive when we have built up a trusting relationship...
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Sep 25, 20221 min read


Why Would I Choose EFP as a Form of Therapy?
Difficulty with Talking Therapies Sometimes, we are in place where we want to feel better but just can’t seem to find the words to...
reneeromerlmsw
Sep 24, 20222 min read


What Does a Typical EFP Session Look Like?
Prior to EFP session, we determine if EFP would be beneficial for you / your child. If yes, prior to the EFP session we draft Goals and...
reneeromerlmsw
Sep 7, 20221 min read


Do I Need to be Experienced with Horses to Benefit from EFP?
No. If you have little or no experience of being with horses, you will be gently introduced at your own pace. Sometimes a beginner’s mind...
reneeromerlmsw
Sep 4, 20221 min read


Does EFP Involve Riding?
Although riding is another wonderful way of interacting with horses, EFP is groundwork – where we meet and interact with the horses in...
reneeromerlmsw
Sep 3, 20221 min read


How Long Due EFP Sessions Last?
Sessions are generally 60 minutes (1 hour). Sessions anticipated to be complex in nature can be scheduled for 90 minutes (1.5 hour)....
reneeromerlmsw
Sep 2, 20221 min read


How Many Sessions Do I Need?
Generally, EFP is used as a complementary component to existing therapy. As such, EFP sessions are specially scheduled outside of...
reneeromerlmsw
Sep 1, 20221 min read
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