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Equine-Assisted Psychotherapy Services in edmontonWe incorporate horses into mental health treatment for people. As herd animals with prey instincts, horses are experts at reading nonverbal communication.
Their responses often remind clients of their goals, personal challenges, and/or relationships with themselves and others. This provides a safe environment to work through these things, where the horses only change when we do.
The Eagala Model is the global standard for equine-assisted psychotherapy and personal development, which incorporates horses' unique herd instincts to help clients heal.
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Equine-assisted psychotherapy sessions take place on a working farm about 1 hour west of Edmonton.While our primary clinic is in Edmonton, our Equine-Assisted Psychotherapy sessions take place in a natural, peaceful setting on a working farm about 1 hour west of the city. |
Our Equine-Assisted Treatment ApproachEquine-assisted psychotherapy does not involve riding or horsemanship, rather it invites clients to interact with the horses in an exploratory and unobstructed manner.
This model allows the client to investigate and explore their thoughts and feelings through the interaction with the horses. The therapist and equine specialist are on hand to assist with processing what comes to the client during a session.
Equine-assisted psychotherapy sessions take place on a working farm about 1 hour west of Edmonton. Directions and further instructions are sent to clients by email once their session has been booked. Sessions are 90-minutes long and can be individual or group/family.
Sessions are conducted by Erin McDougall, Registered Psychologist and April Prescott, Certified Canadian Counsellor.
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Councelling & Assessment Services
Individual counselling at our Edmonton practice takes place in a safe, caring, and confidential environment. Each session is tailored to your unique needs, using evidence-based approaches delivered by qualified mental health professionals.
Couples counselling helps Edmonton partners gain insight into their relationship, resolve conflict more effectively, and build greater relationship satisfaction.
We provide professional psychological assessments in Edmonton, including ADHD, autism, psychoeducational, and cognitive assessments. We also offer continuing care for children, youth, and adults with suspected or confirmed learning disabilities or autism.
Young clients are encouraged to explore life events using an approach and pace of the individual's choosing, primarily through play but also through language.
Family counselling looks at each person’s growth in the context of the relationships and systems within the family, helping families communicate, heal, and move forward together.
Group counselling brings together a small group of people with shared experiences around a specific topic, such as grief or trauma, guided by one or more mental health professionals.
We incorporate horses into mental health treatment for people. The Eagala Model is the global standard for equine-assisted psychotherapy and personal development, which incorporates horses' unique herd instincts to help clients heal.