“During these sessions [our son] has had an opportunity to develop his confidence and his ability to stay calm under challenging conditions. He now knows he can draw on these experiences again and again.”
Do you know a young person who is struggling?
Counseling with Horses, or Equine Assisted Psychotherapy (EAP) is especially suited for youth, in that it's not an office-based intervention. EAP is engaging, interesting and, in the words of one of our past clients, "It doesn't feel like therapy!"
EAP also does not require youth to be verbal about their thoughts and feelings; instead it allows them the opportunity to try out new behaviors and get feedback from an unbiased source: the horse.
At Horse Sense of the Carolinas, we frequently work with children and teenagers who are struggling, and can assist youth and their families in dealing with a variety of childhood behavioral problems.
Contact us to set up your first session.
No horse experience necessary.
Issues of concern:
“Being at Horse Sense taught [our daughter] about consequences, and being more open and honest.”
Impulsivity
Poor decision making
Difficulty handling frustration
Argumentative behavior
Difficulty accepting responsibility
Adjudicated & Court Involved Youth
When behavioral problems experienced by youth are serious enough that a child becomes involved in the legal system, help is needed. Horse Sense of the Carolinas has worked closely with local Departments of Juvenile Justice & Delinquency Prevention (DJJDP) to provide counseling services for youth and their families.
Contact us to set up your first session.
“It’s not a playground or a park. It’s not horse sightseeing, and it’s not some phony program that you don’t get anything out of. If you take it seriously, they will take you seriously.”
No horse experience necessary.
Issues of Concern
Problems with authority
Anger management & Aggressive behavior
Destruction of property
Difficulty following rules/law
“The changes we witnessed in young men who participated are powerful testament to the program’s worth. Participants learned different ways of coping with challenges and ineffective patterns of behavior, resisting negative activity and creating success for themselves. The positive influence rippled through the facility for months.”