Stable Connections
Animal-Assisted Therapy
Photo — therapist and client with a therapy horse
Animal-Assisted Therapy is a therapeutic intervention that incorporates animals into the treatment plan to enhance a client's social, emotional, or cognitive functioning. We use specially trained horses in our animal-assisted therapy, under the guidance of a qualified professional, that become part of the therapeutic process.
Animal-Assisted Therapy can be beneficial for a variety of individuals and conditions, including — but not limited to — those with substance use disorders, individuals in the criminal justice system, and adolescents in treatment settings.
At Stable Connections, we use our therapy horses as a medical and therapeutic tool in our treatment programs to help our clients with mental health, physical rehabilitation, balance, and coordination.
Key aspects of Animal-Assisted Therapy
A structured, goal-oriented approach — unlike casual animal interactions.
Facilitated by professionally trained, trauma-informed clinicians, assisted by skilled horse handlers.
Our therapy horses undergo specific training, screening, and habitualization for therapeutic settings.
Therapy is tailored to the individual's needs, with specific objectives outlined in a treatment plan.
Used to complement and enhance the benefits of traditional therapies.
Leverages the positive impact of the human-animal bond to promote well-being.
Contact the office to book your consultation today for animal-assisted therapy.