Sessions are designed to work with cognitive processes to help build confidence; encourage self-development and improve overall well-being.  I will work with clients to deconstruct negative thought patterns, which are often self-limiting, and can create unwanted behaviours that hinder our progress in day to day living. Erroneous thought patterns can impact our abilities to manage emotions in challenging situations - During sessions we will focus on building more authentic, positive mindsets which can positively influence attitudes when facing trials and challenges in life. This work is known to positively influence a wholes range of areas in everyday living. Sessions are generally designed for the individual, however group work and holiday clubs sessions can be facilitated. Group work can be great to develop confidence, and skills associated with working as a 'functional' group.

Generally a block of 6 - 8 sessions is recommended. Ideally sessions will be most effective if attended on a regular basis, weekly if possible or at least bi-weekly in-order to keep the new information and learning fresh and current.

Who can benefit from SEDA Equine EFL/T sessions?

Anyone, who is able to reflect on their own physical and emotional experience. Equine facilitated Learning and Therapy can help with many areas of our lives and is considered to be especially helpful for those who want to develop personally and increase levels of confidence and self-awareness.

Participants very often have no experience of being around horses prior to coming to sessions. No previous experience is necessary at all. Most people take to working with the horses and very quickly become comfortable and familiar with the horse's individual characters.

Equine Assisted Learning/Therapy sessions

These sessions can be especially helpful for those who want to change elements of their behaviour, learn to regulate emotions, decrease anxieties, increase emotional awareness and support psychological wellness.

There is much research that demonstrates the effectiveness of EFT to help people work through various types of trauma and PTSD. EFL/T can also be very effective in helping with challenges associated with the neurodivergence conditions;-

• Dyslexia
• Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)
• Autism Spectrum Condition (ASC).

During these sessions we might focus on developing compassionate leadership skills and developing more effective ways of communicating.

Clients work with the horses clients very much 'in the moment'; learning to problem solve, which increases their overall confidence and develops a sense of self-efficacy. The work teaches clients how to emotional regulate – learning how to find a more relaxed internal state around the horses is an essential skill in all the ground work; clients have to learn how to establish a compassionate yet assertive leadership mindset in order to carry out the activities successfully. The goal oriented part of the work creates a positive mindsets in clients and improves their overall sense of achievement, building their confidence.

This intervention seeks to enhance the physical and emotional well-being, and the experience of partnership and positive well-being and relationship building.