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2022 PATH Intl. Equine Specialist in Mental Health & Learning Workshop
May 19, 2022 - May 22, 2022
$625Join StableStrides for a three-day PATH Intl. ESMHL workshop! The workshop provides specialized training for equestrians who are interested in conducting equine-facilitated mental health and/or equine-assisted learning programs. Attendees of the workshop should come with the skills to teach equine handling skills.
The workshop is being taught by some of the most experienced people in the field of equine-facilitated mental health and learning and will give participants a chance to see what is current in the field.
Prerequisites are familiarity with PATH Intl. Standards and Certified Professionals Code of Ethics. And equine handling skills comparable to those described in the PATH Intl. Certified Therapeutic Riding Instructor criteria, Pony Club C or CHA Level 1.
If you are interested to sign up or have questions, please email [email protected].
Focus of Training:
- The specific role of the equine specialist when assisting or collaborating with human service providers
- Designing safe, mutually beneficial and effective activities to enhance participant outcomes
- Determining specific equine handling methods
- Understanding students with mental health and/or learning issues
- Assessing the equine’s response to student behaviors and needs
- To help prepare qualified participants to complete the PATH Intl. Equine Specialist in Mental Health and Learning Certification
Training is designed for:
- Individuals 21 years of age and older with a high school diploma or GED
- Equine professionals
- Therapeutic riding instructors looking to collaborate with mental health and education professionals to incorporate equine-facilitated mental health and/or equine-assisted learning sessions into center programing
- Those who wish to enhance their ability to work with mental health and education professionals and their clients
Prerequisites:
- Equine handling skills comparable to those described in the PATH Intl. Certified Therapeutic Riding Instructor criteria, Pony Club C or CHA Level 1.
- Familiarity with PATH Intl. Standards and Certified Professionals Code of Ethics.
Cost: $525 for workshop, $125 for Skills Test, $625 for both.
Includes the workshop manual, meals, snacks, and beverages.
Anyone interested in signing up or if you have questions, please email [email protected].
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