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Founded in evidence-based therapeutic practices and delivered by our team of specialist and experienced teachers and mental health practitioners, our Horse Wisdom® Program groups create a safe space for young people to explore big feelings and develop skills for life.
Over the 8 weeks, participants will learn, develop and practice a range of positive psychology skills and have the opportunity to make new, like-minded friends while spending time in nature with our wonderful herd of horses.
Each week has a different focus with the themes building on the previous session.
Over the course of the term we will develop:
Self-regulation tools, with space to practice and develop a personal toolkit to support healthy emotional regulation.
Emotional awareness, developing language and abilities to talk about big and little feelings.
Self-confidence and self-awareness.
Develop an understanding of healthy boundaries, healthy relationships and social skills.
Understanding self-talk and helpful thinking habits.
Building skills for facing challenges in life.
We cater for young people aged 6-18 and match groups and session themes accordingly.
We can support young people who are new to group style therapy, along with existing clients hoping to practice skills learnt in individual therapy in a group setting.
This program is also often popular with siblings of our individual clients as it offers a place to develop a common language and skills.
No previous horse experience, group or therapy experience is necessary.
Groups are small and carefully matched to create a safe and supportive dynamic with similar ages and needs.
Please note: The sessions involve a lots of hands on time interacting and building relationships with the horses.
No horse riding is involved in any of our programs.
Groups run for 1 hour after school (4-5pm) on a Monday or Thursday afternoon (1 session per week) for 8 weeks across school terms.
Brisbane Equine Assisted Therapy
Moorina ( close to Upper Caboolture) QLd 4506
Brisbane Equine Assisted Therapy would like to acknowledge Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples as Australia’s first people and traditional custodians of the land on which we meet and work. We value their cultures, identities, and continuing connection to country, waters, kin and community. We pay our respects to elders past and present and are committed to making a positive contribution to the wellbeing of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander young people, by providing services that are welcoming, safe, culturally appropriate and inclusive.
Brisbane Equine Assisted Therapy is committed to embracing diversity and eliminating discrimination. We welcome all people irrespective of ethnicity, lifestyle choice, faith, sexual orientation and gender identity.
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