Equine Therapy: Partnering with Horses to Heal

The special relationship between humans and animals has been documented throughout history. This training highlights the therapeutic bond between individuals and horses. Join us for this training in which Maria Valentine discusses how equine assisted therapy is a unique experience that supports individuals in improving personal confidence, instilling a sense of self-esteem, and improving trust and boundaries between clients and the world.
Format

On-Demand
Webinar

Author

Maria Valentine

MS, LPC, LMHC
CE Type

NBCC

Duration

1 hour

Difficulty

Beginner

Price

$25

About the course

The special relationship between humans and animals has been documented throughout history. This training highlights the therapeutic bond between individuals and horses. Join us for this training in which Maria Valentine discusses how equine assisted therapy is a unique experience that supports individuals in improving personal confidence, instilling a sense of self-esteem, and improving trust and boundaries between clients and the world.

Objectives

  • To improve personal confidence
  • To instill a sense of self-esteem
  • To improve trust and boundaries
As the training arm of Heart and Solutions, You Need a Training is owned and operated by Heart and Solutions, LLC. All aspects of continuing education trainings offered by You Need a Training, are the sole responsibility of Heart and Solutions.
Heart And Solutions has been approved by NBCC as an Approved Continuing Education Provider, ACEP No. 7376. Programs that do not qualify for NBCC credit are clearly identified. Heart and Solutions is solely responsible for all aspects of the programs.

About the Presenter:

Maria Valentine

Maria Valentine is committed to providing compassionate and personalized therapy for individuals and couples facing a variety of mental health challenges. Serving clients throughout Wisconsin, Maria uses her extensive experience to help patients manage life stressors, anxiety, depression, and relationship concerns. She offers individual and couples therapy, tailoring her approach to each client’s needs to ensure a safe and supportive environment for healing and growth. Whether you are an adult or a teen navigating the complexities of mental health, Maria strives to empower you with the tools to create lasting change and improve your overall well-being. Maria is passionate about helping individuals and couples strengthen their emotional and relational health. She specializes in Christian Counseling and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), working with clients who seek to incorporate faith-based perspectives into their treatment or who are looking to develop healthier thought patterns. Maria also has a deep commitment to working with couples, offering Couples and Marital Counseling to help partners build stronger, more communicative relationships. Her dedication to mindfulness further enhances her therapeutic techniques, providing clients with tools to manage stress and anxiety in their daily lives. Maria’s expertise extends to helping adolescents and young adults, offering a safe space for teens and individuals aged 11 to 40 to explore their emotions, tackle challenges, and build resilience. She is particularly skilled at working with men and women seeking guidance in areas of personal growth, relational issues, and stress management. Through her work, she encourages clients to be active participants in their own healing process, offering support and encouragement every step of the way. Outside of her work at LifeStance Health, Maria enjoys spending time with her family, hiking in the Wisconsin mountains, and creating miniature dollhouse furniture. She finds joy in riding her bike, taking walks, and exploring her love for horses. Maria also pursues the traditional craft of chair caning, reviving this intricate art form in her free time.

Registration Requirements for on-demand trainings

  • Select the training you would like to complete
  • Complete payment
  • Navigate to your LearnWorlds profile to view your enrolled trainings
  • View the training material in its entirety and complete the CE Quiz
  • A CE certificate will available for download immediately upon obtaining a passing score (80%) on the quiz. No CE credit will be issued if the quiz is not completed.
  • Complete the post-survey (optional)
Cancelation Policy:

All refund requests must be made in writing a minimum of 14 days prior to the date of the training. Every effort will be made to achieve resolution, including, but not limited to: full/partial refunds, course substitutions, future credit towards other courses/training.

Please contact Dr. Colleen Grote, Vice President of Therapy Heart and Solutions for additional information.
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