At Country Heart Farm we have found that a comprehensive multiphasic equine assisted program provides Veterans with Post Traumatic Stress the best results.
As a trauma informed and culturally competent team of professionals, we understand that when a Veteran has been exposed to an extreme or extensive threat or trauma, their stress regulating system may become sensitized and respond to ordinary experiences as though the experiences are threatening. As a result the Veteran’s brain may be in a very different state than that of other people around him/her.
At Country Heart Farm we use a four phase hybrid approach that is built upon evidence Based modalities with the strongest and most robust support. These include the EAGALA and PATH models, EMDR and "Paying It Forward".
Below is an overview of the 4 phases.
Phase 1: Therapeutic Riding
Phase 2: Equine Assisted Therapy
Phase 3: EMDR
Phase 4: Side walking /or service work (Paying it forward)
The duration of this comprehensive program is based upon individual need
and can be between 20 and 40 weeks per veteran
To Sponsor a Veteran to attend Country Heart Farm email: scholarship@countryheartfarm.org
To request additional info about our Veterans Program email: info@countryheartfarm.org
