Clinicians have long recognized that trauma therapy provides a pathway to recovery, and Equine-Assisted Mental Health for Healing Trauma provides that pathway for those who work with horses and clients together. This book demonstrates a range of equine-assisted mental health approaches and step-by-step strategies for facilitating recovery from trauma for children, adults, and families. Chapters address topics such as chronic childhood trauma, accident-related trauma, complex trauma and dissociation, posttraumatic growth in combat veterans, somatic experiencing and attachment, and eye movement desensitization and reprocessing (EMDR).
Key Features
- Comprehensive Coverage: Addresses various forms of trauma including relational and sexual trauma.
- Expert Insights: Includes case studies and transcript analyses to illustrate trauma healing processes.
- Practical Skills: Provides clinicians with theoretical and practical skills for client work.
- Trauma-Informed Approach: Equips readers with a deep understanding of trauma-informed care.
Additional Information
Chapters also cover topics such as reactive attachment disorder (RAD) and posttraumatic growth. Clinicians will come away from the book with a wealth of knowledge that they can use directly in their work with clients.
