Offering a spirit of hope

 Meloney Nunez, MA., M.Ed., LPC

Goodyear, Arizona

623-935-5805

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we're proud to introduce "Dakota, the therapy horse"

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a chart of feelings as seen through the eyes of a horse

"Nothing does more for the inside of a man than the outside of a horse." 

Will Rogers

Equine Assisted Therapy (EAP) and Equine Assisted Learning (EAL) use  horses for emotional growth and learning.  The collaboration between therapist, equine professional and horse helps participants learn about themselves and others by completing specific activities.

The EAP/EAL treatment program uses horses as a tool for emotional growth and learning, creating a short-term collaborative approach among the participants. Learning is achieved during EAP/EAL when participants process feelings, behavior and patterns while learning about themselves and others.  

EAL produces endless experiences and situations for discussion, analysis and learning.  Equine Assisted Psychotherapy (EAP) is a new and growing field that has proven to be very effective in building confidence, improving communication skills, and providing personal insights that give participants fresh and effective problem-solving tools. 

Non-verbal communication, assertiveness, creative problem solving, leadership, work, taking responsibility, teamwork, relationships, confidence, and attitude are some examples of the tools utilized and developed by Equine Assisted Psychotherapy.   By working with a large, powerful horse, participants are able to develop confidence and overcome fears, allowing them to take their new skills into intimidating and challenging situations in their everyday life.  

Healing Reigns is proud to be one of the few counseling services offering this innovative new therapy program in Arizona.

why horses?

• Working with large and powerful animals helps participants overcome fear.  Accomplishing tasks involving horses, in spite of this fear, creates confidence and helps the participants deal with other intimidating situations in life.

• Like humans, horses have distinct personalities.  They provide opportunities for metaphorical learning.  Using metaphors is an effective technique when working with even the most challenging individuals or groups.

• Horses can mirror human body language.  Participants learn if they change their behavior, the horses will respond differently.

• Horses are honest, which makes them especially powerful messengers.

  Some specific benefits of Equine Assisted Psychotherapy:

  • Improves communication and teamwork skills

  • Encourages the development of healthy relationships

  • Provides problem solving and success over obstacles

  • Builds confidence and self-esteem

  • Provides a unique structure for family therapy

  For more information about Equine Assisted Psychotherapy and its benefits, please visit the EAGALA website: http://www.eagala.org.

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  waddell, Arizona 85355

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