Description:
Metaphors are a powerful therapeutic tool in counseling, allowing clients to see and process difficult relationships and situations in a different way than traditional talk therapy techniques. Equine Assisted Counseling and Play Therapy both rely heavily on the use of metaphor, and the tools and techniques used to help clients process metaphor in an effective way are crucially important.  This training will use interactions with horses to explore techniques of clean language, reflecting, and staying in metaphor. The first part of the training will be held in the training room at Citizens Bank; after lunch, the training will relocate to Copeland Farm where participants will actually work with our horse partners.

CEs
6 CORE hours LPCA (pending)
6 APT hours (Approved Provider #16-460)
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Objectives:
  • Participants will explore the benefits of using metaphors in processing various therapeutic concerns
  • Participants will gain understanding of clean language basics in processing metaphors in play therapy and equine-assisted counseling
  • Participants will explore similarities between play therapy and equine-assisted counseling approaches, especially in relation to use of metaphor
  • Participants will practice using clean language in processing metaphor in play therapy and equine assisted counseling
  • Participants will engage with equine partners and practice basic language and techniques around processing metaphors.

EMAIL ADDRESS

office@bravetomorrow.net

TELEPHONE NUMBER

912-225-3769

TRAINING VENUE ADDRESS

Citizens Bank of the South
425 Commerce Dr
Statesboro, GA 30458
*** After the lunch break, the training will transition to Copeland Farm for application and activities with the horses