An Introduction to Equine Assisted Psychotherapy - Meg Kirby

An Introduction to Equine Assisted Psychotherapy: Principles, Theory, and Practice of The Equine Psychotherapy Institute Model Equine assisted psychotherapy is a professional, innovative, and experiential approach to counseling, psychotherapy, and mental health that supports clients of all ages with horses as assistants and co-facilitators in the process. Meg Kirby's book has made a significant contribution to the field of Equine Assisted Psychotherapy (EAP), in articulating a Model of EAP that has foundation in psychological theory, therapeutic technique, accountable professional integrity, and utmost respect for our animal counterparts. A much needed contribution for the field, globally. Melissa Johnstone, Psychologist Meg Kirby's insight and ability to integrate psychotherapy theory and practice closes 'the gap' (the fields' current deficit or 'gap' in rigorous theoretical underpinnings), and provides a comprehensive relational psychotherapy model for working with horses to support clients. In line with best practice therapy, this book offers an introduction to an ethical equine assisted psychotherapy model, and is an 'appetiser' for curious mental health practitioners, students and the global community interested in professional animal assisted practice.