Leading Equine-Assisted Mental Health Groups: An Exploratory Survey of Practitioner Characteristics, Practices, and Professional Development. Issue 2 (3rd April 2018)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Schroeder, Katy; Stroud, Daniel; Erdman, Phyllis
• Is Part Of: International journal of group psychotherapy. Volume 68:Issue 2(2018)
• Page Start: 204
• Page End: 214
• Publication Date: 2018-04-03
• Subjects: Group psychotherapy -- Periodicals; Group psychotherapy; Periodicals; 616.89152
• DOI: 10.1080/00207284.2017.1417737
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 0020-7284

Abstract

ABSTRACT: This exploratory survey was an investigation of practitioner and practice characteristics of clinicians (N = 24) involved in the provision of equine-assisted mental health (EAMH) groups. We focused on practitioner education, credentialing, clinical experience, approach, and perceived self-efficacy, as well as specific group characteristics concerning type, duration, and clinical populations served. Results, limitations, and future directions are provided, with an overall aim of contributing to the development and progression of this increasingly used group approach.