Walking the Way of the Horse: Exploring the Power of the Horse-Human Relationship - Brossura

Hallberg, Leif

Brossura

ISBN 10: 0595479081 ISBN 13: 9780595479085

Casa editrice: iUniverse, 2008

Riassunto

Since time eternal horses have walked beside us, helping to shape our destinies, taking us on journeys of the soul, and offering as a gift their power, mystique, and beauty. While it has taken some time, mental health professionals and educators alike have begun to formally acknowledge the emotional, mental and physical benefits that humans can receive by spending time with horses. In the U.S. alone, there are already more than 900 programs that offer therapeutic or educational programming provided in partnership with horses. Leif Hallberg has extensively researched the field of Equine Facilitated Mental Health and Educational Services, and this book reveals the many ways horses can help humans. Become familiar with: Key definitions Historical information about working with horses in therapeutic and educational settings Ethical considerations Practical applications Learn more about the healing power of horses and their rich history of working together with humans in Walking the Way of the Horse.

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L'autore:

Leif Hallberg, an expert in Equine Facilitated Mental Health and Educational Services, studies the psychological implications of the horse-human relationship. A former horse trainer turned mental health professional; she is the founder and director of The Esperanza Center, a nonprofit organization that provides equine facilitated services, and an adjunct professor for Carroll College?s Human-Animal Bond Program. She lives in Bozeman, MT with her two and four legged family. For more information, her website is: www.walkingthewayofthehorse.com.

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Book by Hallberg Leif

Su questa edizione

• Editore: iUniverse
• Data di pubblicazione: 2008
• ISBN 10: 0595479081
• ISBN 13: 9780595479085
• Rilegatura: Copertina flessibile
• Numero di pagine: 664