The Clinical Practice of Equine-Assisted Therapy: Including Horses in Human Healthcare

by Leif Hallberg

The Clinical Practice of Equine-Assisted Therapy bridges theory, research, and practical methods to fill a rapidly developing gap for physical, occupational, speech, and mental health professionals interested in incorporating horses in therapy. Extensively researched and citing over 300 peer-reviewed journal articles, it examines core issues such as terminology, scope of practice, competency recommendations, horse care ethics, and clinical practice considerations. This book is an essential resource for professionals who wish to use a best-practices approach to equine-assisted therapy.

Genres: Horses, Nonfiction

224 pages, Paperback

Published December 12, 2017

About the author

Leif Hallberg, MA, LPC, LCPC, is an internationally recognized author, consultant, licensed mental health professional, educator, and avid lover of nature and animals. Her professional career and life’s work have centered around researching the human-equine bond, and studying the industry of equine-assisted activities and therapies (EAAT). As a leading expert, innovator, and pioneer, she has developed a reputation over the past 20 years for her broad-reaching and objective study of the industry and dissemination of information. It has been Leif ’s goal to clarify, define, and objectively describe the complexity and diversity of the human-equine relationship and the professional applications of this relationship. Her books are used by colleges and universities around the world as teaching texts, and professionals consider them essential resources for research and clinical practice.

Reviews

[Ireland · Rating 5 out of 5]

This book (with the accompanying workbook) was a required text for my Modalities of Equine Assisted Services. It was greatly helpful in my learning journey in the world of EAS.