equine+assisted+Therapy

Nayeli Hernandez 9/22/16 2nd period Science


 * Does equine-assisted therapy help with anxiety? **

Equine assisted therapy is pretty much therapy that involves a horse. You do not have to ride the horse if you don't want to but they will ask you to lead the horse around and do a certain task like leading the horse over obstacles or in a certain direction without a lead rope. Then they will ask you to explain how you felt and if you thought you were successful or not.
 * Introduction: **

While research into the effectiveness of equine assisted therapy is still its early stages, it is thought to be beneficial for a range of different issues, including the following: Also claims to help you learn the following skills:
 * Claims: **
 * Anger
 * Addiction
 * Anxiety
 * Autism
 * Behavioral problems
 * Low self confidence
 * Trauma
 * Leadership
 * Problem solving
 * Teamwork
 * Creative thinking
 * Confidence

They say that scientific results regarding usefulness is lacking. Although they did a study on 65 children from ages 6 to 17 year old's that had witnessed violence between their parents as well as experiencing child abuse. They had the children take a test that measures psychological, social, and school functioning, after 19 sessions. They say that all children improved on the test.
 * The evidence: **

The cost varies on where you go or if you apply for scholarships or not. Most places show that the cost is $80 per hour.
 * The cost: **

Equine therapy. (n.d.). Retrieved September 23, 2016, from http://www.counselling-directory.org.uk/equine-assisted-therapy.html
 * References: **

By Jane E. Brody, New York Times. (n.d.). Equine Assisted Therapy - The Anxiety Treatment Center. Retrieved September 23, 2016, from http://anxietytreatmentexperts.com/equine-assisted-therapy

Equine-Assisted Psychotherapy: Healing Therapy or Just Hype? | Psych Central - Part 2. (2016). Retrieved September 23, 2016, from http://psychcentral.com/lib/equine-assisted-psychotherapy-healing-therapy-or-just-hype/2/