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The “Team Family” Programme

The “Team Family” Programme. Using Equine Assisted Learning. What is equine assisted learning?. “In its broadest sense, I see equine assisted learning as any interaction between a person and a horse where the person learns something about themselves.” Tricia Day (founder of EAQ).

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The “Team Family” Programme

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  1. The “Team Family” Programme Using Equine Assisted Learning

  2. What is equine assisted learning? “In its broadest sense, I see equine assisted learning as any interaction between a person and a horse where the person learns something about themselves.” Tricia Day (founder of EAQ)

  3. Horses can help with… • Communication • Behavioural issues • Anxiety/Depression • Recovery from addiction • Special educational needs – autism/ADHD • Personal & team development

  4. Horses can help develop… • Self-awareness • Confidence • Behaviour management • Better relationships

  5. How is equine assisted learning unique? • The horses are the teachers/therapists/coaches • Based on herd dynamics and flight instinct • Non-judgemental feedback • The facilitators guide, rather than direct the learning

  6. Experiential learning Test out your ideas Havean experience 4 1 Kolb’s Learning Cycle 3 2 Decide on any changes that need to be made Observe and reflect on that experience

  7. Equine Assisted Recovery • Improve self-esteem • Build trust • Learn about boundaries • Supportive atmosphere • Non-confrontational • Non-judgemental • Healthy “mood alterers”

  8. “Team Family” Aim: To collaborate with mainstream family interventions by providing a non-judgemental, innovative learning experience for parents to recognise impact they have on the family develop confidence to make the desired changes to improve quality of family life.

  9. “Team Family”: Objectives • Greater self awareness • Changes in attitude and beliefs • Improved management of behaviour • Better communication • Tools to create functional family environment

  10. “Team Family”: Assessment • Facilitator guided activities • Portfolio of evidence: • Reflections • Observations • Photos • Feedback forms

  11. “Team Family”: Delivery • 6 x 2 hour sessions minimum • Small groups • Engagement of parents • Practical support • Cooperation with other agencies • Incorporate other family members

  12. Foundation for change Learning outcomes break cycle of: • Anti-social behaviour • Disengagement from education • Poor parenting • Dysfunctional relationships

  13. Hampshire Centres • Certified EAL facilitators • Existing HCC service providers- Short Breaks/Substance Misuse/Children’s Services • Experience of working with children and adults • Countywide programme

  14. For further information: • Susie Little Tower House Horses • 01962 774245/07721 555777 • info@towerhousehorses.co.uk

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