In this episode Myrriah dives into the topic of equine therapy, with the research specifically focused on children.  She reads from her research paper about the fascinating impact horses can have for trauma survivors.  She discusses the way that horses specifically can be a therapeutic aid, even more so than canines!  Part two to follow-with a deep dive into what got her interested in this topic, and some childhood stories.

References:

Buck, P. W., Bean, N., & de Marco, K., (2017). Equine-assisted psychotherapy: An emerging

trauma-informed intervention. Advances in Social Work, 18(1), 387. Retrieved from http://search.ebscohost.com.libproxy.chapman.edu/login.aspx?direct=true&AuthType=ip,uid&db=edo&AN

Dunlop, K., & Tsantefski, M. (2018). A space of safety: Children’s experience of equine-assisted

group therapy. Child & Family Social Work, 23(1), 16–24. https://doi-org.libproxy.chapman.edu/10.1111/cfs.12378

Ewing, C. A., MacDonald, P. M., Taylor, M., & Bowers, M. J. (2007). Equine-facilitated

learning for youths with severe emotional disorders: A quantitative and qualitative study. Child & Youth Care Forum, 36(1), 59–72. https://doi-org.libproxy.chapman.edu/10.1007/s10566-006-9031-x=125527924&site=eds-live

Ford, C. (2013). Dancing with horses: Combining dance/movement therapy and equine

facilitated psychotherapy. American Journal of Dance Therapy, 35(2), 93-117. Retrieved from https://link.springer.com/article/10.1007%2Fs10465-013-9156-z

McCullough, L. M. (2012). Effect of equine-facilitated psychotherapy on posttraumatic stress

symptoms in youth with history of maltreatment and abuse. Dissertation Abstracts International: Section B: The Sciences and Engineering. ProQuest Information & Learning. Retrieved from http://search.ebscohost.com.libproxy.chapman.edu/login.aspx?direct=true&AuthType=ip,uid&db=psyh&AN=2012-99120-062&site=eds-live

Naste, T. M., Price, M., Karol, J., Martin, L., Murphy, K., Miguel, J., & Spinazzola, J., (2018).

Equine facilitated therapy for complex trauma (EFT-CT). Journal of Child & Adolescent Trauma, 11(3), 289–303. Retrieved from https://doi-org.libproxy.chapman.edu/10.1007/s40653-017-0187-3

Yorke, J., Nugent, W., Strand, E., Bolen, R., New, J., & Davis, C. (2013). Equine-assisted

therapy and its impact on cortisol levels of children and horses: A pilot study and meta-analysis. Early Child Development and Care, 183(7), 874-894. doi:10.1080/03004430.2012.693486