What is “equine-facilitated psychotherapy” (EFP) and how is it different than therapeutic horsemanship?
A. While an EFP session may look just like a therapeutic horsemanship session as far as the physical activities involved, the two are very different. A client participating in EFP is working on the achievement of measurable psychosocial and behavioral goals specified in their treatment plan. The sessions are facilitated by a licensed, credentialed mental health professional and specially trained assistants. Working with the horses is a special tool utilized by these trained therapists to meet the needs of clients desiring and/or needing an experiential treatment approach. Individual, group, and family psychotherapy is offered at Horse Time.
