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Equine Specialist Skills Workshop
Equine Handling and Facilitation in Equine-Assisted Counseling and Psychotherapy
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August 27-29, 2021
The registration deadline is August 22, 2021

Presented By:
Hallie Sheade, PhD, LPC-S, RPT-S; PATH Intl. CTRI/ESMHL
PATH Intl. ESMHL Faculty Candidate

Laura Hamrin, PATH Intl. CTRI/ESMHL, CHA Level 3, 4
CHA IRD Clinic Staff

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This workshop will include experiential, hands-on interaction with our equine partners!
In this one-of-a-kind training, equine professionals will deepen their understanding of equine behavior, learn new ways to strengthen their personal and professional relationships with equines, and practice advanced handling and facilitation skills for working safely and effectively with clients in equine-assisted counseling and psychotherapy. This training is a great complement to PATH Intl.'s Equine Specialist in Mental Health and Learning (ESMHL) Workshop.
​Some of things you will learn include:
Two-Day Equine Skills and Handling Workshop: August 27-28, 2021
  • Advanced equine behavior principles
    • Herd dynamics
    • Equine emotion and emotional transmission
    • Equine learning theory
    • Factors influencing equine personality and behavior
    • Evaluating equine suitability for participation in counseling sessions
    • Identifying and managing potential safety issues
    • Risk management practices
  • Equine welfare practices
    • Ethical handling and training practices
    • Husbandry 
    • Identifying and meeting equine social needs
    • Identifying potential stressors and signs of equine stress
    • Managing equine stress responses 
    • Anticipating and managing equine problem behaviors during sessions
  • ​Facilitation Skills
    • ​Overview of equine-assisted counseling and psychotherapy
    • Role and competencies necessary for mental health professional and for equine specialist
    • Communication skills for effective co-facilitation
    • Strategies to increase self-awareness in role as equine specialist
    • ​Effective communication and facilitative skills with clients​​
Add-On: Half Day PATH Intl. ESMHL Prep Workshop: August 29, 2021
  • PATH Intl. Equine Specialist in Mental Health and Learning (ESMHL)
    • ​Review requirements for PATH Intl. ESMHL Certification
    • Learn ways to identify and acquire hours to meet portfolio requirements
    • Observe demonstration of PATH Intl. ESHML Skills Test segments 
    • Practice Skills Test segments with feedback from facilitators
Submit Registration Pre-Approval Form!

This training is intended for experienced equine professionals:

  • Current PATH Intl. ESMHL professionals 
  • Equine professionals seeking certification as PATH Intl. ESMHL
  • Mental health professionals who are also experienced equine professionals
  • Other equine professionals interested in learning more about equine-assisted counseling and psychotherapy while also advancing their knowledge of equine behavior and deepening their relationship with equines

Presenter Information:

Hallie Sheade, PhD, LPC-S, RPT-S
PATH Intl. CTRI/ESMHL

Dr. Sheade is the founder of Equine Connection Counseling, devoted solely to the practice of equine assisted counseling with children, teenagers, and adults outside of Fort Worth, TX. She is also the co-founder of PATH Intl. Member Center, S.T.E.P.S. With Horses.  Dr. Sheade received her doctoral training in animal assisted therapy  at the University of North Texas. Dr. Sheade is also an equine professional and has over 30 years experience with horses. Furthermore, Dr. Sheade is a Faculty Candidate for P​ATH Intl. ESMHL workshops to train and evaluate equine specialists. and serves on the PATH Intl. Health and Education Advisory Committee and Racial Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Work Group. Dr. Sheade is also the author of the book, Healing Through Horses: Equine-Assisted Counseling and Psychotherapy, and is committed to furthering the field of EAC by authoring manuscripts, presenting at local, national, and international conferences, and by training interns in the practice of EAC. 
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Laura Hamrin
PATH Intl. CTRI/ESMHL
CHA Certified Level 3, 4
Laura Hamrin works with all disciplines helping to build confidence in both the horse and the client. She is a CHA IRD clinic staff, CHA standard certified, and a PATH CTRI/Mentor and ESMHL certified. She is a leader in equine-assisted services and mentors and trains new professionals.
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Schedule

DAY 1
8:30am-9:00am: Registration and continental breakfast

9:00am-9:30am: Introductions and overview

9:30am-10:15am: Experiential equine activity

10:15am-10:30am: Break

10:30am-12:00pm:
Experiential equine activities and debrief

12:00pm-12:45pm: Lunch

1:00pm-4:00pm: Instructional time (classroom)

DAY 2

9:00am-9:20am: Check-in and review

9:20am-10:30am: Experiential equine activities

10:30am-10:45am: Break

10:45am-12:00pm: Equine practice activities and debrief


12:00pm-12:45pm: Lunch

1:00pm-4:00pm: Instructional time (classroom)

DAY 3

8:45am-9:30am: Review of PATH Intl. ESMHL Certification requirements and ESMHL Skills Test

9:30am-9:45am: Break

9:45am-1:00pm: Demo and Practice: ESMHL Skills Test segments



Registration Information

Cost and Options
  • 2-Day Workshop: $335.00
    • ​Includes workshop manual, snacks, and lunch
  • Half-Day PATH Intl. ESMHL Prep: $150.00
    • ​Includes copy of PATH Intl. Equine Specialist in Mental Health and Learning Certification Program Handbook and snacks
  • 2.5 Day Bundle: $435.00
    • ​Includes workshop manual, copy of PATH Intl. Equine Specialist in Mental Health and Learning Certification Program Handbook, snacks, and lunch (first two days)
Space is limited. Sign up early!
Attendees must be pre-approved for participation in experiential equine activities prior to registration to ensure they have adequate equine experience. 
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​Limited audit slots will be available at a lower rate for individuals who do not meet equine experience requirements for experiential activities. Please contact us for more information on audit cost and availability.


Attendees must register and pay in advance​
Submit Registration Pre-Approval Form!

Important Things to Know

  • Prior horse experience is required!
  • Please dress for the weather as we will be spending our time outdoors and/or in a barn classroom.​
  • Dress comfortably with clothes that you don't mind getting dirty.
  • Flat, closed-toe shoes with sturdy soles are recommended.
  • COVID-19 protocols will be in place, including required masking for all indoor activities. 

Location

New Hope Equine Assisted Therapy
6151 FM1830, Argyle, TX 76226




Continuing Education (CE/CEU) Information

Includes up to 16* direct contact (CEU) hours. See Continuing Education information below:
  • *​2-Day Workshop provides 12 direct contact hours (No partial CE credit will be provided.)
  • *1/2-Day Workshop provided 4 direct contact hours (No partial CE credit will be provided.)
​​The criteria that is used when Equine Connection Counseling plans its trainings is designed to fulfill the requirements for both the State of Texas'
Licensing Boards as well as PATH Intl.'s criteria for both certified professionals and professionals seek hours towards completion of certification.

While we do not apply for our trainings to be pre-approved by all of the mental health licensures, if you will look under the specifications for each licensure you will see that our trainings qualify to be used as CEs with most of them. We will provide you with any needed documentation regarding attendance and workshop information (including learning objectives) if needed. There are more specifications concerning this criteria listed under each type of licensure.

Professional Organizations - Equine Professionals 

Professional Association of Therapeutic Horsemanship (PATH) International - Continuing Education Requirements

PATH Intl. does not pre-approve or require pre-approved CEs for the ESMHL certification. This training qualifies for:
  • Certified Professionals
    • Counts towards General Continuing Education (CE) for all PATH Intl. certifications and/or Core Requirements (CR) for ESMHL
 
  • PATH Intl. ESMHL Certification Applicants and/or Candidates
    • Counts up to 9 hours towards hands-on education on equine behavior and/or management portfolio requirement

Certified Horsemanship Association (CHA) - CHA Continuing Education Requirements

CHA does not pre-approve or require pre-approved CEs. This training qualifies for:
  • Certified Professionals
  • Counts towards Continuing Education for certified CHA professionals

Texas Professional Licensures - Mental Health Professionals

Licensed Professional Counselors (LPC)
This continuing education event complies with board rules described in RULE §681.142.

Licensed Marriage and Family Therapists (LMFT)
This continuing education event complies with board rules described in RULE §801.264.

Licensed Social Workers
This continuing education event complies with board rules described RULE §781.509.

Licensed Psychologists
According to the rule set forth by the Texas State Board of Psychologists, the Board does not pre-approve professional development credit. For more information please reference RULE §463.35.

National Professional Licensures - Mental Health Professionals

National Board for Certified Counselors (NBCC) - http://www.nbcc.org/resources/nccs/earnce
According the CE workshop requirements for NBCC:

"NBCC ACEP approval is not required; however, the courses must meet NBCC guidelines for continuing education. A certificate, verification form or letter verifying attendance is required for documentation. The documentation must include your name, date attended, hours completed, program title and signature of presenter/provider.

Learning Objectives

  1. Describe equine-assisted counseling and psychotherapy and associated terminology
  2. Identify key equine herd dynamics
  3. Discuss important aspects of human-equine relationship
  4. Identify safe practices and potential safety concerns when interacting with equines
  5. Apply knowledge of equine behavior and emotion to work with clients
  6. Describe and demonstrate ethical equine handling practices
  7. List neurobiological benefits of human-equine interaction
  8. Identify and apply key equine welfare principles
  9. Summarize equine stressors and strategies to reduce stress
  10. Practice and apply strategies to safely and ethically address problem behaviors
  11. Identify key criteria in evaluating equine suitability for equine-assisted counseling and psychotherapy
  12. Learn and apply ethical decision-making to create a safe physically and emotionally-safe environment for both human and equine participants
  13. Discuss roles and boundaries in mental health professional-equine specialist relationship
  14. Develop and discuss role of self-awareness and self-advocacy in role as equine specialist
  15. Describe risk management strategies, including certification options
  16. Demonstrate competency in effectively using facilitative responses to promote client progress

 

    Equine Specialist Handling and Skills Workshop - August 27-29, 2021:
    ​Pre-Approval Registration Form 

    Participant Basic Information

    Participant Relevant Experience




Submit Registration Form

Participation in this 2-day workshop and/or the ½ day PATH Intl. ESMHL Prep workshop is not a guarantee that the participant will successfully pass the PATH Intl. ESMHL Skills Test required to become a PATH Intl. Certified ESMHL.
 
If Hallie Sheade, one of the facilitators in this workshop, is acting as a PATH Intl. Faculty Evaluator for the PATH Intl. ESMHL Workshop and Skills Test event which participant may be attending, Hallie Sheade is prohibited from being the evaluator for participant’s PATH Intl. ESMHL Skills Test if participant takes part in Skills Test practice with Dr. Sheade. In such a case, participant may need to contact PATH Intl. to make alternate arrangements to complete the Skills Test.

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