Psychotherapy incorporating horses
www.eagala.org/index  (see video on EAP)

One of the therapies that I offer is psychotherapy incorporating horses (PIH). An older term for this approach is equine-assisted psychotherapy. PIH is not psychotherapy for horses, rather it is for humans. In PIH a mental health professional (therapist) and an equine specialist (horse expert) work as a team with clients while the clients interact with horses.  It is a non-riding activity.  This type of therapy is what we refer to as an experiential therapy in that the horses allow clients to increase their understanding of themselves, of their relationships with others and of how they view themselves and function in their everyday worlds. PIH helps clients change and grow and these changes may happen faster than in traditional therapies.  PIH often complements other forms of therapy.

PIH is used for a number of mental health issues including goal clarification, trauma, anxiety, depression, emotion-dysregulation, substance abuse. It can enhance social skills, communication, explore relationship issues, and assist in problem solving.

I offer PIH services through my PMHNP practice.  More information is on the KnowingHorse website.  KnowingHorse lists our practitioners.  We are each certified by the Equine Assisted Growth and Learning Association (EAGALA), an international organization of mental health professionals and equine specialists who provide these services.  Our practice follows EAGALA's standards and code of ethics.  For more information please contact me through this website @ noreenesposito@gmail.com or through KnowingHorse.