2377 East Wellington Rd     Nanaimo, BC     Canada V9R 6V7     Program information     info@generationfarms.ca     Correspondence to:     Deborah Marshall     203 1801 Bowen Road     Nanaimo, BC V9S 1H1     Office phone number     250-754-7703     Equine Facilitated Psychotherapy Equine Facilitated Psychotherapy is an alternative to psychotherapy conducted in a traditional office setting.  It makes use of the natural attributes of the horse combined with the skill and experience of the therapist.  EFP assists people in making the personal changes in their lives that they have not been able to accomplish on their own.  Good therapy always involves developing or re-activating a person's own natural ability to heal.  There are opportunities with horses that can help reconnect to positive resources, see problems in a new way, and support the journey to new possibilities.  A frequent result is for clients to come to understand their strengths and gifts, and to feel more whole.  In EFP, therapeutic goals are set, a plan developed, and progress in re-evaluated. At Generation Farms, EFP can be combined with other approaches such as Self Regulation Therapy, EMDR and Family Therapy.  There is an office conveniently situated beside the round pen when required. Most EFP is done in individual or family settings.  A group for people who have experienced abuse trauma is also available. Who benefits from Equine Facilitated Psychotherapy? Those who desire a more authentic and fulfilled life; people hoping to rediscover their strengths and abilities; people searching for the peace they want in their lives; those seeking emotional and physical discharge of tension; people wanting to understand 'living in the moment'; parents that desire a clear and consistent approach with their children; riders that want to reduce fear and improve their relationship with their horse. "I have seen first hand the positive changes my clients have made thanks to this kind of therapy."  ER What about challenges? EFP is very effective in many difficult situations:  people with depression, anxiety, stress, boundary issues, relationship challenges, brain injury, mental challenges, Post Traumatic Stress Disorder, burnout and job dissatisfaction.  Horses are wonderful levelers and in their presence it becomes possible to think in clear and beneficial ways.  Your confidence builds.  You get new perspective.  You meet yourself and become more yourself. I have been in private practice for over 15 years, and in the field of counselling for 25.  There are many forms of effective therapy, but I have never witnessed the power and simple healing that I see every week in the round pen with horses and clients.  It is truly magical.  Deborah. Home || About Us || Programs || Schedule & Events Copyright © 2005 Generation Farms - All rights reserved - Version 1.0 Minimum screen resolution of 800x600 and browsers 4.0 and above are required