Equine Therapy, an Inclusive Solution in Extraordinary Times

32 Padelford Street,Berkley MA 02779

24 April, 2021

Description

A FREE IN-PERSON CE EVENT for LICSW, LMHC, and LMFT to learn how Equine Therapy can enrich the clinical experience for their clients. SPONSORED BY SIERRA TUCSON AVIV ( www.AVIV.life ) presents this naturally socially distanced experiential event allowing professionals to safely connect face-to-face and learn new clinical skills. This introductory course is designed for those who are interested in exploring ways to incorporate Animal Assisted Psychotherapy into their clinical practice. This course includes a live experiential demonstration of Equine Assisted Psychotherapy, exploration of ethical issues in Animal Assisted Psychotherapy, and review of the research supporting Animal Assisted Psychotherapy. This is an introductory/ beginner level course with 4 FREE CE issued to attendees who complete the presentation. Presented by Debra Madera, M.Ed., LMHC and Andrew Lapin, M.S.,M.A.,LMHC the originators of American Farm Based Therapy. With more than forty years of combined professional experience, this dynamic team has toured the region and the country training clinicians on how to expand their therapeutic practices to include Animal Assisted Psychotherapy . Both presenters have been trained and certified in Equine Assisted Psychotherapy from the Equine Growth and Learning Association (EAGALA) the international standard for Equine Assisted Psychotherapy certification and training. AGENDA: Schedule: 9:30 Check-in and review social distance and safety expectations for the day. 10:00-11:00 Review of literature and current Equine Assisted Psychotherapy programs nationally 11:00-11:15 Break 11:15-12:15 Live experiential demonstration of Equine Assisted Psychotherapy 12:15- 1:00 Lunch PROVIDED for FREE by SIERRA TUCSON 1:00-2:00 How to integrate into clinical practice and make appropriate referrals to different levels of care Learning Objectives: a. Participants will be able to demonstrate actionable knowledge on how to integrate Animal Assisted Psychotherapy into their own clinical practice. b. Participants will be able to list the various clinical interventions applicable to common issues treated via Animal Assisted Psychotherapy. c. Participants will be able to create treatment plans for clients utilizing Equine Assisted Psychotherapy. Grievance Policy Commonwealth Educational Seminars (CES) seeks to ensure equitable treatment of every person and to make every attempt to resolve grievances in a fair manner. Please submit a written grievance to: Andrew Lapin [email protected] (617)356-7787. Grievances would receive, to the best of our ability, corrective action in order to prevent further problems. Accommodations for the Differently Abled AVIV facilities are handicap accessible. Individuals needing special accommodations, please contact: [email protected] (617)356-7787 It is the participant's responsibility to check with their individual state boards to verify CE requirements for their state. Continuing Education Credit is pending through Commonwealth Educational Seminars for the following professions: LMHC: Commonwealth Educational Seminars (CES) is entitled to award continuing education credit for Licensed Professional Counselors/Licensed Mental Health Counselors. Please visit CES CE CREDIT to see all states that are covered for LPCs/LMHCs. CES maintains responsibility for this program and its content. Social Workers: Commonwealth Educational Seminars (CES) is entitled to award continuing education credit for Social Workers. Please visit CES CE CREDIT to see all states that are covered for Social Workers. CES maintains responsibility for this program and its content. Licensed Marriage & Family Therapists: Commonwealth Educational Seminars (CES) is entitled to award continuing education credit for Licensed Marriage & Family Therapists. Please visit CES CE CREDIT to see all states that are covered for LMFTs. CES maintains responsibility for this program and its content.