 | The Clinical Practice of Equine-Assisted Therapy: Including Horses in Human Healthcare Subjects: Behavioral Sciences; Health and Social Care; Allied Health; Health & Society; Mental Health; Nursing; Social Work and Social Policy; Creative Arts & Expressive Therapies; Counseling; Clinical Social Work; Occupational Therapy; Physiotherapy and Sports Medicine; Rehabilitation Medicine; Speech and Language Therapy; Aging; Children and Youth; Disability; Mental Health Nursing; Mental Health/ Clinical Social Work; Youth Work; Marriage Family & Sex Therapy; The Clinical Practice of Equine-Assisted Therapy bridges theory, research, and practical methods to fill a rapidly developing gap for physical, occupational, speech, and mental health professionals interested in incorporating horses in therapy. Extensively researched and citing over 300 peer-reviewed journal articles, it examines core issues such as terminology, scope of practice, competency recommendations, horse care ethics, and clinical practice considerations. This book is an essential resource for professionals who wish to use a best-practices approach to equine-assisted therapy. Leif Hallberg, MA, LPC, LCPC, is an internationally acclaimed author, consultant, licensed mental health professional, and educator whose career has centered on the practice of equine-assisted activities and therapies. She is the author of Walking the Way of the Horse: Exploring the Power of the Horse-Human Relationship . Leif provides consultation services, offers individual sessions, teaches courses, and leads professional development trainings and workshops both nationally and internationally. She can be reached at www.leifhallberg.com. |
