Healing with Horses: Breeanna Horton on Equine Therapy
Episode Overview
Equine therapy helps clients develop emotional awareness and build trust. Horses provide immediate feedback by mirroring human emotions. Clients often experience profound emotional shifts during sessions. Equine therapy can be integrated with other therapeutic practices. It's important to maintain safety and respect when working with horses.
You made me feel like a kid again
Have you ever considered that horses might be the key to emotional healing? In this episode of 'Facing Addiction', Breeanna Horton, a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW), takes us on a fascinating journey into the world of equine therapy. Breeanna shares how her childhood love for horses blossomed into a therapeutic practice that helps clients build trust, develop emotional awareness, and heal from trauma.
She explains the unique ways horses mirror human emotions, providing immediate feedback that can be transformative for those in therapy. From the challenges of working with such large animals to the joy of seeing clients open up and engage, Breeanna's stories are both touching and inspiring. Whether you're a therapist looking for new approaches or someone interested in alternative therapies, this episode offers valuable insights into how connecting with animals can support emotional resilience and personal growth.
Don't miss out on this heartfelt discussion that might just change the way you think about therapy.