As clinicians and equine specialists, while we partner with horses in providing therapeutic services, we also take into consideration that, contrary to popular opinion,  EAP/EFP is not a therapeutic modality, in and of itself. We, perhaps, may think that it is, but in contrast, it is a process that enables one’s chosen therapeutic modality to move within.

Let’s face it, whether or not we identify ourselves as a trauma survivor, our personal perspectives and histories of trauma come into play, regardless of whether we think we are “working on trauma” with our client(s), and regardless of whether it occurs in or out of the arena. Trauma’s influence is present, even if we are not present to it.

We all have unique and extremely valuable perspectives on the “how and why” equine interactions can be so healing. Whether it is “metaphor,” “relationship,” or “neurological,” you name it. The one thing we could agree on is that we all know, in our bones, the power of the horse.

Learn about Sarah Jenkins and how she developed EquiLateral™: The Equine Assisted EMDR Protocol and the associated training programs.

The EMDRIA Approved EquiLateral Equine Assisted EMDR training in Chandler Arizona was a great success this past weekend!

One of the foundational principles of working with trauma and dissociation is the ability to explore the window of tolerates as it relates to ourselves. 

I find myself gathering quotes, poems, and words of wisdom from those who inspire me. Here is one I wanted to share with you.