A therapist explains why horses can help people manage anxiety, trauma and more by reflecting emotions in ways dogs and ...

Pets and the use of assistance or therapy animals — including horses — can be helpful and healing for people with a variety of conditions, from cancer to depression. People of all ages with diverse ...

For many people, horses are more than just animals to ride. They can be a source of healing. Refuge Services in Lubbock ...

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There is increasing recognition and integration of Equine Assisted Therapy in the traditional mental health field. Growing evidence supports the effectiveness of treatment with horses in a therapeutic ...

Equine-assisted psychotherapy, sometimes referred to as EAP, EAT, or “equine therapy,” refers to activities with horses that are conducted while being supervised by a mental health professional and a ...

An eight-week study of patients with post-traumatic stress disorder who participated in equine-assisted therapy found evidence at the neurobiological level that such programs are effective in treating ...

As a professional ballroom dancer and teacher, Shelly May was accustomed to being the center of attention. The glare of the spotlight, the flamboyant costumes donned during competition, the students ...

The healing qualities of animal companionship are hard to deny. From veterans suffering from post-traumatic stress disorder to people who have seizures, all kinds of people can get help from animals ...

Angela Martino is often consumed by anxieties and is being treated for an eating disorder and trauma. But when she rests her hands on the neck of a gentle, dark chestnut-colored mare named Indy, ...