| Title: |
Horse Talk: Equine Based Learning Programs and Their Engagement with Individuals |
| Language: |
English |
| Authors: |
Townsend, Rob; Hood, Michelle |
| Source: |
Australian Journal of Adult Learning. Jul 2019 59(2):254-268. |
| Availability: |
Adult Learning Australia. Level 1, 32 Northbourne Avenue, Canberra, ACT 2603, Australia. Tel: +61-02-6274-9515; Fax: +61-02-6274-9513; Web site: http://www.ala.asn.au |
| Peer Reviewed: |
Y |
| Page Count: |
15 |
| Publication Date: |
2019 |
| Document Type: |
Journal Articles; Reports - Research |
| Descriptors: |
Animals; Therapy; Behavior Change; Experiential Learning; Child Abuse; Family Violence; Social Isolation; Anxiety Disorders; Stress Variables; Case Studies; Mental Disorders; Metacognition; Adults; Adolescents; Lifelong Learning; Foreign Countries; Well Being; Parent Attitudes; Caseworkers; Counselor Attitudes; Program Descriptions |
| Geographic Terms: |
Australia |
| ISSN: |
1443-1394 |
| Abstract: |
Studies about equine therapies or equine experiential learning recommend that significantly more research, specifically longitudinal research, across age groups, genders, contexts and client cohorts needs to occur in diverse contexts. There exists diverse equine-related programs which engage with a range of cohorts, specifically; young children who have experienced abuse; adolescents who have experienced abuse and family violence and adults who have experienced family violence, psychiatric disorders, social anxiety and social isolation. The most common outcomes from the equine learning program studied for this article, from the case-studies and the thematic analysis includes; behavioural changes, stress relief, mind and body awareness and control, forming a relationship with an intuitive practitioner, guided meditations as a means of creating independent meditation techniques and re-engagement with education, work, friendships and family relationships. The mind-body awareness that is gained by participants of the program provides skills and techniques for individuals (and families) to utilise in every-day, with lifelong learning a crucial aspect of the program. |
| Abstractor: |
As Provided |
| Entry Date: |
2019 |
| Accession Number: |
EJ1235806 |
| Database: |
ERIC |