Articles of Interest Article #1 Title: Equine Assisted Psychotherapy by Julie K. Trevelyn What it's about: the benefits of Equine Assisted Psychotherapy, how it works, and the issues EAP addresses. Article #2 Title: EAP from a Gestalt Therapist's Perspective by Catherine Johnson What it's about: the principles of Gestalt therapy that are basis of EAP and their application to the work. Article #3 Title: EAP at Work in the World by Jeannette Galarneau What it's about: a camp program for 'at risk' teens and the benefits gained by participants. Article #4 Title: Safety First on the Ground by Greg Kersten What it's about: safety tips for being around horses. Article #5 Title: Straight from the Horse's Mouth: The Truth about Equine-Assisted Therapy by Greg Kersten and Lynn Thomas What it's about: how EAP began, what happens in an EAP session, the type of clients that can benefit, and the outcomes. Article #6 Title: Equine Assisted Growth and Learning: Q & A Sheet by Winning Strides What it's about: Frequently Asked Questions. Article #7 Title: Why Should Administrators Support EAP? To Sierra Boys Ranch What it's about: how to pitch EAP to your agency's administration team. Article #8 Title: Safety or Control by Laurie Messner What it's about: the controversy about whether or not keeping clients safe is really about too much control. Claresholm Press Article - June 10, 2002:Title: Children have a chance at 'Winning with Horses' Children at Stavely school will have the opportunity this summer to improve self-esteem, build self-confidence, improve co-operation and learn problem-solving skills. High River Times Article - February 19, 2002 Title:Horses key to resolving personal issues Horses have long been used as a tool in farming and ranching but now they are moving into a new field, psychology. Calgary Herald Article - April 24, 2002 Title: Alternative Therapy A group of volunteers, shown how the winning Strides program works, were challenged to get these horses to jump over the pole. The volunteers weren't allowed to speak or yell at the animals. Global TV - May 23, 2003 TV segment available for purchase on our sites order page Shaw Cable TV - May 26, 2003 TV segment available for purchase on our sites order page High River Times Article - May 27, 2003 Title:Off the couch and into the corral A new approach to counseling called Equine Assisted Psychotherapy (EAP) is striding into the area, using horses to help people overcome emotional and psychological challenges. Nanton News Article - May 28, 2003 Title:Horses helping people to problem solve A new approach to counseling called Equine Assisted Psychotherapy (EAP) is striding into the area, using horses to help people overcome emotional and psychological challenges. Okotoks Western Wheel Article - June 9, 2003 Title:Therapists and horse trainers learn benefits of horses in therapy It took them close to half an hour, but six horse professionals were finally able to get "Mr. T" over a jump. Western Producer - July 10, 2003 Title:Horses used to help troubled people HIGH RIVER, Alta. - A partnership between two southern Alberta women provides a unique form of psychotherapy using horses to help troubled children and stressed adults. Calgary's Child - July - August, 2003 Title:Off The Couch Into The Corral Horse professionals and mental health care professionals headed to the corral for a three day training session in May to gain knowledge in Equine Psychotherapy (EAP), a revolutionary approach to counselling. Regional Newspaper Article - March 15, 2004 Title:Taking Winning Strides with EAP The Equine Assisted Growth And Learning Society (EAGALS) of Southern Alberta, (with headquarters in Nanton) hosted a demonstration presented by "Winning Strides" at the Okotoks Agriculture Arena, March 11, 2004. CCA Newsletter Article - Spring 2004 Title:Taking Winning Strides with EAP/EAL Equine Assisted Psychotherapy (EAP) is something of a newcomer to the field of psychology and counselling. It is an approach developed by Lynn Thomas and Greg Kersten through their work with adolescents in rehabilitation programs. After years of observation they discovered that clients improved their self-esteem and confidence in being active and working with horses. The results have been excellent and the field is expanding quickly. Country Star Article - Wednesday, March 17, 2004 Title:Horses Offer Their Healing Touch Vernon – Horse whispering is not a secret. Anna Heiberg can teach you the technique within an hour at Horse Play at Work, the ranch that she operates with her mother, Karen Heiberg. Horse Illustrated Article - May 2004 Title:Discover Your Inner Equine Some of the best lessons in human nature come from an unlikely source - the horse.