WHAT CAN EFL HELP WITH?
- Confidence
- Empathy
- Mood
- Leadership
- Self-awareness
- Team working
- Social interaction
- Relationship building
- Self-regulation
- Focus
- Confidence
- Empathy
- Mood
- Leadership
- Self-awareness
- Team working
- Social interaction
- Relationship building
- Self-regulation
- Focus
WHAT CAN EFL HELP WITH?
WHO CAN EFL HELP?
Low confidence or self-esteem
Survivors of domestic violence or abuse
Depression
Anxiety
PTSD/Veterans
Aspergers and ASD
Substance and alcohol misuse
Bereavement and loss
Behavioural difficulties
ADHD
ASD
Bereavement and loss
Attachment difficulties
Trauma
Emotional difficulties
Challenging personal circumstances
Additional learning needs
Sensory needs
Peer relationship difficulties
Identity issues
Youth offending
Substance misuse
Corporate teams
Health and social care professionals
Small businesses
Multidisciplinary teams
Teams within education
Refugees
Foster carers and adoptive parents
Support groups eg. victims of domestic violence, substance abuse, etc.
Low confidence or self-esteem
Survivors of domestic violence or abuse
Depression
Anxiety
PTSD/Veterans
Aspergers and ASD
Substance and alcohol misuse
Bereavement and loss
Behavioural difficulties
ADHD
ASD
Bereavement and loss
Attachment difficulties
Trauma
Emotional difficulties
Challenging personal circumstances
Additional learning needs
Sensory needs
Peer relationship difficulties
Identity issues
Youth offending
Substance misuse
Corporate teams
Health and social care professionals
Small businesses
Multidisciplinary teams
Teams within education
Refugees
Foster carers and adoptive parents
Support groups eg. victims of domestic violence, substance abuse, etc.
HOW DOES EFL WORK?
For individuals
In the natural world horses live in herds, so they have an innate understanding of social experiences.
They are prey animals, so their behaviour is governed by ‘fight-or-flight’. For this reason horses pay great attention to detail and respond to things that go unnoticed by humans.
EFL involves the use of groundwork exercises which create an opportunity for the child, adult or group to build a relationship with the horse and to experience the horse’s responses to them, in a manner which helps with confidence, self-esteem and relationship-building
For teams
The horse herd is a lot like a team in that the herd mentality when approaching problems requires effective communication, leadership and cooperation in order to keep the herd safe.
When a group works with horses using EFL, this can help teams to explore and build upon these team-related issues.
HOW DOES EFL WORK?
For individuals
In the natural world horses live in herds, so they have an innate understanding of social experiences.
They are prey animals, so their behaviour is governed by ‘fight-or-flight’. For this reason horses pay great attention to detail and respond to things that go unnoticed by humans.
EFL involves the use of groundwork exercises which create an opportunity for the child, adult or group to build a relationship with the horse and to experience the horse’s responses to them, in a manner which helps with confidence, self-esteem and relationship-building
For teams
The horse herd is a lot like a team in that the herd mentality when approaching problems requires effective communication, leadership and cooperation in order to keep the herd safe.
When a group works with horses using EFL, this can help teams to explore and build upon these team-related issues.
Research has found that EFL “holds promise” for children and adolescents with social and behavioural issues, including autism, ADHD, youth offending and for adults with a trauma history or affective disorders such as depression, anxiety or PTSD (Kendall et al 2015).
EFL is a relatively new way of working in the UK, but indicators are that it is of particular benefit for people who don’t find that traditional forms of treatment have been able to help them (Lentini & Knox 2009).
WHAT IS THE EVIDENCE?
WHAT IS THE EVIDENCE?
EFL is a relatively new way of working in the UK, but indicators are that it is of particular benefit for people who don’t find that traditional forms of treatment have been able to help them (Lentini & Knox 2009).
Research has found that EFL “holds promise” for children and adolescents with social and behavioural issues, including autism, ADHD, youth offending and for adults with a trauma history or affective disorders such as depression, anxiety or PTSD (Kendall et al 2015).
WHO ARE WE?
Nicki (left) is a highly experienced equestrian professional who is an ABRS qualified instructor and has worked with horses and riders from beginners to competition level.
She has specialised in ‘nervous’ riders and the rehabilitation of horses.
She has a number of rescue horses in her care and along with her daughter, Nicki helps other owners who may be encountering problems understanding and managing their horse’s behaviour using her experience and training in natural horsemanship.
Nicki has a City and Guilds Diploma in Counselling and Self-awareness.
She has a special interest in substance misuse.
Nicki obtained her training and certification in EFL at Horse Haven in Glastonbury, and has an enhanced DBS certificate.
Julie (right) is a Clinical Psychologist who has worked with children and adults in various mental health and social care settings.
She has specialised in working with children, adolescents and their families within the NHS and as an independent practitioner.
Julie has a Doctorate in Psychology and has a special interest in childrens’ mental health, attachment, trauma and the impact of abuse.
Julie’s interest in EFL evolved from her experiences with her own horses as a livery client at Trent Valley Equestrian Centre.
Julie is currently undergoing training in natural horsemanship with Andrew Hepburn at Professional Equine Services in Kneesall.
Julie obtained her training and certification in EFL at Horse Haven in Glastonbury, and has an enhanced DBS certificate.
Nicki is a highly experienced equestrian professional who is an ABRS qualified instructor and has worked with horses and riders from beginners to competition level.
She has specialised in ‘nervous’ riders and the rehabilitation of horses.
She has a number of rescue horses in her care and along with her daughter, Nicki helps other owners who may be encountering problems understanding and managing their horse’s behaviour using her experience and training in natural horsemanship.
Nicki has a City and Guilds Diploma in Counselling and Self-awareness.
She has a special interest in substance misuse.
Nicki obtained her training and certification in EFL at Horse Haven in Glastonbury, and has an enhanced DBS certificate.
Julie is a Clinical Psychologist who has worked with children and adults in various mental health and social care settings.
She has specialised in working with children, adolescents and their families within the NHS and as an independent practitioner.
Julie has a Doctorate in Psychology and has a special interest in childrens’ mental health, attachment, trauma and the impact of abuse.
Julie’s interest in EFL evolved from her experiences with her own horses as a livery client at Trent Valley Equestrian Centre.
Julie is currently undergoing training in natural horsemanship with Andrew Hepburn at Professional Equine Services in Kneesall.
Julie obtained her training and certification in EFL at Horse Haven in Glastonbury, and has an enhanced DBS certificate.