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ERIC Number: EJ1235806
Record Type: Journal
Publication Date: 2019-Jul
Pages: 15
Abstractor: As Provided
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ISSN: ISSN-1443-1394
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Horse Talk: Equine Based Learning Programs and Their Engagement with Individuals
Townsend, Rob; Hood, Michelle
Australian Journal of Adult Learning, v59 n2 p254-268 Jul 2019
Studies about equine therapies or equine experiential learning recommend that significantly more research, specifically longitudinal research, across age groups, genders, contexts and client cohorts needs to occur in diverse contexts. There exists diverse equine-related programs which engage with a range of cohorts, specifically; young children who have experienced abuse; adolescents who have experienced abuse and family violence and adults who have experienced family violence, psychiatric disorders, social anxiety and social isolation. The most common outcomes from the equine learning program studied for this article, from the case-studies and the thematic analysis includes; behavioural changes, stress relief, mind and body awareness and control, forming a relationship with an intuitive practitioner, guided meditations as a means of creating independent meditation techniques and re-engagement with education, work, friendships and family relationships. The mind-body awareness that is gained by participants of the program provides skills and techniques for individuals (and families) to utilise in every-day, with lifelong learning a crucial aspect of the program.
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Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Research
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Language: English
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Identifiers - Location: Australia
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