Workshops

Equine-Facilitated Psychotherapy: Foundations
  • Introduction to Equine-Facilitated Psychotherapy
  • Rational for including horses as therapeutic partners
  • Therapeutic Dynamics of EFP-Basics
  • Therapeutic Dynamics of EFP- Specifics Issues
  • Professional Practice Issues
 
Equine-Facilitated Psychotherapy: Intermediate Issues
  • Ethical Considerations
  • Factors in Designing Clinical Equine Protocols
  • Clinical Equine Activities
 
Treating Addiction with the Help of a Horse
  • The Problem
  • Co-Occurring Disorders
  • Symptoms of Addiction Treated through EFP
 
Equine-Assisted Interventions: The Interface Between EFP and EFL
  • Basics of Equine Facilitated Psychotherapy and Equine Facilitated Learning
  • Similarities and Differences between EP/EFL
  • Professional Issues Related to EFP/EFL
  • Ethical Considerations Specific to EFP/EFL
  • Practical Applications and Activities

Equine-Facilitated Psychotherapy:
Workshops for Mental Health Professionals

These workshops are an experiential and didactic presentation. They are designed for professionals pursuing EFP as a career specialty, or those interested in obtaining CEUs in an atypical environment. They also provide Equine Specialists with an overview of the mental health processes in EFP. The workshops include reviewing material from manuals as well as participation in clinically relevant equine activities. No horse experience is necessary. Appropriate (protective, closed-toe) shoes required and barn-appropriate clothing suggested.

Accreditation

Several of the workshops are approved for continuing education through Florida Psychological Association and PATH International. 

Florida Psychological Association reports continuing education for Florida psychologists directly to CE Broker. If you hold additional, non-psychological licenses, you will need to self-report the continuing education to CE Broker.

Out-of-state professionals need to check with their state licensing board to determine if Florida CEUs are honored; if so, you will need to self-report to your licensing body.

Facilities are handicapped accessible.

CEUs Available

Registration

Question or registration information, contact: 

Marilyn Sokolof, PhD
Unbridled Therapy
2260 Front Street, Suite 206
Melbourne, Florida 32901
marilyn@unbridledtherapy.com
352 318 4795
PRESENTER:

Marilyn Sokolof, PhD, is a licensed psychologist, Registered Therapeutic Riding Instructor and Certified Equine Specialist in Mental Health and Learning. She is Director of Equine Psychotherapy at Mending Fences (retired), a residential treatment center in Ocala, Florida. Dr. Sokolof has provided equine-facilitated psychotherapy for more than 20 years and is Clinical Director of HorseMpower Inc. She is past president of the Equine Facilitated Mental Health Association and is instructor/evaluator for the Professional Association of Therapeutic Horsemanship International Equine Specialist Training Workshop. She has authored articles and book chapters and presented at national and international professional psychology and equine conferences. She serves on the executive committee of the Federation of Horses in Education and Therapy International (HETI).

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