1. Foundations of Equine-Assisted Therapy 2. Understanding Equine-Assisted Therapy 3. Professional Competencies in Equine-Assisted Therapy 4. Populations Served by Equine-Assisted Therapy 5. The Clinical Practice of Equine-Assisted Therapy 6. The Business of Providing Equine-Assisted Therapy 7. The Ethics of Appropriating Horses for Human Wellbeing 8. A Vision for the Future
Leif Hallberg, MA, LPC, LCPC, is an internationally acclaimed author, consultant, licensed mental health professional, and educator whose career has centered on the practice of equine-assisted activities and therapies. She is the author of Walking the Way of the Horse: Exploring the Power of the Horse-Human Relationship. Leif provides consultation services, offers individual sessions, teaches courses, and leads professional development trainings and workshops both nationally and internationally. She can be reached at www.leifhallberg.com.
"Leif Hallberg’s The Clinical Practice of Equine-Assisted Therapy
is a must read for anyone interested in the scope, provision,
business, ethics, and science of incorporating horses in health
care. As informative and thoughtful as it is honest and visionary,
there is no better single source for learning about diverse
equine-assisted therapies today, their current challenges, and
future possibilities." Wendy Wood, PhD, OTR/L, FAOTA, professor of
occupational therapy, director of research at the Temple Grandin
Equine Center, Colorado State University"When one thinks of horses,
words such as strength and majesty are often considered.
Equine-assisted interventions have developed over the past fifty
years and are becoming widely recognized as a form of therapy.
Hallberg’s book and companion workbook are excellent sources for
learning how trained horses and professionals can work together to
support the quality of life for many. This book and the
accompanying workbook are a must for all interested professionals."
Aubrey H. Fine, EdD, licensed psychologist/professor at California
Polytechnic State University, editor/author of The Handbook on
Animal Assisted Therapy, How Animals Help Students Learn, and
Afternoons with Puppy."This is the book that the field of
equine-assisted therapy has been waiting for! Integrating theory,
research, and practice, Leif Hallberg provides the foundation for
the future professional development of this evolving approach. This
book is essential for anyone working in this field. It offers a
vital contribution to the compassionate equestrian movement that I
teach. Read it and be of benefit to all beings."Allen M. Schoen,
DVM, MS, PhD (hon.), author of Kindred Spirits: How the Remarkable
Bond Between Humans and Animals Can Change the Way We Live and
coauthor of The Compassionate Equestrian: 25 Principles to Live by
When Caring for and Working with Horses"This book tells the truth
about where the equine-assisted industry is today in a completely
honest manner using scientific methodology. While it is a book that
can be enjoyably read from cover to cover, it also should be a
required reference for every person involved in the industry,
especially students, practitioners, patients, and researchers."
C. Mike Tomlinson, DVM, MBA, president of the Horses & Humans
Research Foundation and FEI/USET Team Veterinarian"Leif Hallberg
provides us with an extensive review of the literature within the
field of equine-assisted therapy in the US and reminds us how much
more is needed. Acceptance of use of the terminology presented here
would standardize the description of our work, erase the confusion
that remains so prevalent, and promote growth in our fields. This
is recommended reading for all professionals incorporating
equine-assisted interactions."
Carol Huegel, PT, HPCS, chair, American Hippotherapy Certification
Board (AHCB)"Leif Hallberg succeeds in giving our industry an
exceptional and unique book about the history and current state of
equine-assisted therapy (EAT) in the United States. Her critical
analysis based on an impressive compilation of reference literature
is spot on and offers EAT practitioners much food for thought. Her
‘Vision for the Future’ examines all the important areas that this
relatively new industry needs to address and provides suggestions
about how to improve international collaboration, such as creating
a unified terminology, defining the scope of practice, and
protecting the needs of equines."
Gisela Heimsath-Rhodes, executive director of the Horses in
Education and Therapy International Federation (HETI)"The Clinical
Practice of Equine-Assisted Therapy illuminates the cognitive
dissonance that has stymied the field of equine-assisted activities
and therapies for the last forty years and offers a thoughtful
compilation of historical reference, research, and practical
discussion. Using the Equine-Assisted Therapy Workbook together
with the text will provoke industry-wide self-reflection and will
help both therapy and non-therapy professionals identify and
advocate for their important and unique roles within this
field."
Kitty Stalsburg, ESMHL, CBEIP-ED, PATH Intl. master instructor and
executive director of High Hopes Therapeutic Riding, Inc. "The
Clinical Practice of Equine-Assisted Therapy is the most definite
book to date on understanding the role of the horse in human health
care. Clear definitions and important focus on intentionality and
clinical reasoning are provided, assisting professionals from
different fields in better understanding this treatment strategy.
With this book, Hallberg has, yet again, made an important
contribution to the continued professionalization of
equine-assisted therapy."
Nina Ekholm Fry, MSSc, CCTP, director of Equine Programs and
coordinator of the Equine-Assisted Mental Health Practitioner
Certificate, Institute for Human-Animal Connection, University of
Denver"Leif Hallberg’s The Clinical Practice of Equine-Assisted
Therapy and The Equine-Assisted Therapy Workbook are multifaceted,
completely comprehensive guides for practitioners interested in
becoming competent, ethical, and effective providers of
equine-assisted therapy. These are among my top recommended
resources for my own students in animal-assisted
interventions."
Leslie Stewart, PhD, LPC, assistant professor of counseling at
Idaho State University, lead author of the American Counseling
Association’s Animal-Assisted Therapy Competencies"This book
expertly guides the reader through the field of EAT, providing a
thorough theoretical and practical understanding of the essential
details of this burgeoning field. As a college professor, Leif’s
books provide me with the ‘go to’ texts of EAT; they are
methodically researched, and their layout encourages student growth
and progress, along with a comprehensive understanding of EAT.
Thank you, Leif, for your essential contribution to the field of
EAT!"
Clare Thomas-Pino, researcher/lecturer/adjunct professor,
University of Maine system"In The Clinical Practice of
Equine-Assisted Therapy, Leif Hallberg provides readers with a
wealth of information specific to the delivery of clinical services
in this field. This book is thought provoking and illuminates the
need to further articulate the unique benefits and characteristics
of therapeutic riding and equine-assisted therapy. Using both the
book and accompanying workbook will encourage other non-therapy
professionals like myself to understand and advocate for our
important role in this field."
Patti Coyle, PATH Intl. advanced instructor, ESMHL, training and
education director of High Hopes Therapeutic Riding, Inc.
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