EQ Farm is a 501(c)(3) non-profit whose mission is to provide foster care to horses and to facilitate personal growth and learning opportunities that bring horses and humans together. Dr. Barbara Morgan is the Chief Executive officer. She is a Licensed Professional Counselor and Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist. She is certified by the Equine Assisted Growth and Learning Association as an equine psychotherapist. Horse/human activities include retreats and equine-assisted growth and learning opportunities.
Contact us at: barbmorgan7@gmail.com
Visit us on Facebook at "EQ Farm"
Phone: 804-712-3974
Located at: 12007 Halifax Road
Petersburg, Virginia 23805
Visit us on Facebook at "EQ Farm"
Phone: 804-712-3974
Located at: 12007 Halifax Road
Petersburg, Virginia 23805
What is Equine Assisted Therapy and Learning?
Equine assisted therapy and learning is becoming increasingly popular as a tool to address a number of mental health and behavioral issues including depression, anxiety, stress management, substance abuse, trauma, and challenges within and among various groups. Because equines are prey animals, they are skilled at reading the intent, energy, and dynamics of those around them. Working through ground activities with horses allows clients to identify issues, challenges, and interpersonal dynamics as they are mirrored by the equines throughout the activity. Through the guided reflection of a licensed mental health clinician, an equine specialist, and the equine "co-therapist," clients are given the opportunity to identify and process dysfunctional patterns and acquire healthier approaches to behavioral and mental health challenges.
Equine assisted therapy and learning is becoming increasingly popular as a tool to address a number of mental health and behavioral issues including depression, anxiety, stress management, substance abuse, trauma, and challenges within and among various groups. Because equines are prey animals, they are skilled at reading the intent, energy, and dynamics of those around them. Working through ground activities with horses allows clients to identify issues, challenges, and interpersonal dynamics as they are mirrored by the equines throughout the activity. Through the guided reflection of a licensed mental health clinician, an equine specialist, and the equine "co-therapist," clients are given the opportunity to identify and process dysfunctional patterns and acquire healthier approaches to behavioral and mental health challenges.
What is Equine Asssisted Therapy and Learning?
Equine assisted therapy and learning is becoming increasingly popular as a tool to address a number of mental health and behavioral issues including depression, anxiety, stress management, substance abuse, trauma, and challenges within and among various groups. The Equine Assisted Growth and Learning Association (EAGALA) offers training for mental health professionals and equine specialists who wish to “incorporate horses experientially for emotional growth and learning” (EAGALA, 2010). According to EAGALA, which was founded in July, 1999, working through ground activities with horses allows the client to identify his/her issues as they are mirrored by the horse in interaction with the client throughout the activity. Through their work with the horse, clients are given the opportunity to identify and process dysfunctional patterns and acquire healthier approaches to behavioral and mental health challenges.
Equine assisted therapy and learning is becoming increasingly popular as a tool to address a number of mental health and behavioral issues including depression, anxiety, stress management, substance abuse, trauma, and challenges within and among various groups. The Equine Assisted Growth and Learning Association (EAGALA) offers training for mental health professionals and equine specialists who wish to “incorporate horses experientially for emotional growth and learning” (EAGALA, 2010). According to EAGALA, which was founded in July, 1999, working through ground activities with horses allows the client to identify his/her issues as they are mirrored by the horse in interaction with the client throughout the activity. Through their work with the horse, clients are given the opportunity to identify and process dysfunctional patterns and acquire healthier approaches to behavioral and mental health challenges.
Equine Specialist Kim McGee, Dr. Barbara Morgan and co-therapists Henry (left) and Mooch (right).
Cookie and Cocoa - "co-therapists"
