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What is EAL?
Equine Assisted Learning, or EAL, is a hands on experiential process that allows natural interaction between humans and horses. There are endless ways to apply this approach to personal, professional and human development.

People treat horses the way they treat people, and the same communication patterns used to gain cooperation with people are also used with horses. The difference is that the horses always act the way they really feel and people often hide their true feelings. Horses have the innate ability to sense people's true feelings and react to that energy. It is impossible to hide the human soul from the senses of the horse.

EAL helps individuals better understand themselves and others, through participating in activities with the horses and then discussing feelings, behaviors and patterns. The debriefing process seeks to bridge the horse activities from the arena back to "real life", inviting people to reflect, analyze and apply new insights. EAL can help you become a better team player, develop problem solving skills, improve your leadership abilities, communicate more effectively, build healthier relationships and enhance self-worth. It is ideal for children, adolescents and adults seeking to develop the tools and strategies needed to make good choices. A great way to experience the benefits of our programs for those not requiring therapy.

Clients are those seeking:

  • Better understanding of themselves
  • Team building and role definition for families, groups, teams and community
  • Increased self esteem and body awareness
  • Recovery from trauma, loss or substance abuse
  • Improved communication and coping skills

Services Available

  • Individual sessions
  • Couples/Family sessions
  • Group sessions
  • Parent skill building/Training

Leadership & Development

With the use of Equine Assisted Learning (EAL) skills and techniques, let EquiTeam Support Services and our horses help mold "your group" into strong, cohesive communicators and achievers.

  • Discover how each individual plays a significant role in your group
  • Develop unique leadership, problem solving and communication skills
  • Create a more efficient, flexible and productive team
  • Become masters at thinking "out of the box"

YOU WILL enhance these areas --

Management and Leadership

  • Organizational motivation-empowerment
  • Building organizational trust
  • Problem solving
  • Creative thinking

Communication Skills

  • The communication process
  • Listening
  • Non-verbal and verbal

Team Building

  • Team member roles and responsibilities
  • Identify and attain personal goals
  • Team member effectiveness
  • Working with different personalities

Goal Setting

  • Identify and attain team goals
  • How personal and team goals mesh

Confidence Building

  • Overcome fears and embrace challenges
  • Foster new ideas
  • Accept change

Gaining Personal Insight

  • Recognize and adapt to the personality traits of others
  • Recognize your own personality traits

 

 

 

 


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Dallastown, PA - (717) 309-2873 - equiteam@comcast.net