MENTAL HEALTH counseling AND LIFE SKILLS PROGRAMS
Our Equine Assisted Therapy programs are facilitated by a mental health professional and occur in a safe, peaceful environment through the interaction with horses and nature.
We offer a variety of group programs, individual and family sessions to meet our clients’ unique needs. We also provide continuing education for mental health practitioners. Click to view our current programming options.
Your support helps us make a greater impact on our community. Your donation will help further our mission and provide equine therapy services to those in need. Click to see all the ways you can help!
Allow us to design a program for your organization. Customizations include weekly sessions for IOP/PHP programs, specialized offerings for healthcare facilities, after school programs, team building, wellness days and more.
Healing Humanity With Horses
Are you struggling with issues like anxiety, depression or trauma?
Are you looking for an alternative to traditional behavioral health options?
Are you trying to find healing, experiential services utilizing the power of animals and nature?
Our talented team of licensed mental health specialists, equine specialists and horses provide a unique approach to mental health and life skills programs. Your opportunity to experience emotional healing begins now!
Testimonials
"My daughter came home every time very excited, talking about what she learned. She couldn't wait to go back.”
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"The group far exceeded my expectations, the calming effects were great!"
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"After attending the horse therapy group, I'm starting to look forward to things again."
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"After participating in an equine therapy group, my son stops and thinks before panicking."
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"My daughter came home every time very excited, talking about what she learned. She couldn't wait to go back.” 〰️ "The group far exceeded my expectations, the calming effects were great!" 〰️ "After attending the horse therapy group, I'm starting to look forward to things again." 〰️ "After participating in an equine therapy group, my son stops and thinks before panicking." 〰️
What Is Equine Therapy?
As the name suggests, Equine Assisted Psychotherapy is mental health therapy that features interactions with horses. Every group and individual session is facilitated by a licensed mental health counselor and equine specialist. This type of horse therapy generally does not include riding, as this treatment focuses around working with horses to achieve goals similar to those of traditional psychotherapy. Horses provide vast opportunities for metaphorical learning, and offer a safe, organic way for healing to occur. Equine Therapy also provides an experiential means in which the client can identify and address a range of emotional and behavioral challenges and learn healthy and appropriate skills to address these challenges.
Healing Humanity With Horses
Experience emotional healing at Hope Meadows Foundation. Allow us to guide through a therapeutic session with a kind and compassionate licensed mental health practitioner, while experienced and knowledgeable Equine Specialists are monitoring and supervising to ensure a completely safe environment for every attendee. You do not need to have any background or particular interest in horses to gain transformative benefits from interacting with these powerful creatures. We offer programming options to fit nearly all needs, from open groups to specifically designed sessions for you, your family or your team. If your schedule doesn’t allow you to commit to a series of sessions, join one of our single-session workshops. Between our two serene barn locations, you will find a variety of choices to fit all schedules.