Welcome to Perth Equine & Art Therapy
Social & Emotional Learning Program for Children & Adolescents
Equine Assisted Psychotherapy, combined with Art Psychotherapy, is an effective, non-threatening, active and fun experience that encourages children and adolescents to:
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Express feelings that may be difficult to verbalise
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Increase self-awareness and communication skills
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Explore imagination and creativity
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Develop healthy coping skills
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Improve self-esteem and confidence
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Identify and clarify issues and concerns
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Share in a safe nurturing environment
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Improve motor skills and physical co-ordination
Both Equine Assisted Psychotherapy and Art Psychotherapy are experiential forms of therapy that can help develop new neural pathways to facilitate behavioural and cognitive change...
Each session has a theme and builds skills around self-awareness, boundaries, feelings, relationships and facing challenges. The session combines a 40 minute equine experience followed by 40 minutes of Art Therapy...
The Perth Equine & Art Therapy Team is made up of two clinicians and two experienced horse persons and a beautiful herd of 5 horses...