Facilitator Short Course: Equine, Animal, Nature Assisted Learning & Therapeutic Practice

Module One

You will learn:

• Meaning and scope of ESP Life Skills Facilitator
• Equine Supported Programs (ESP) model – ethics & standards, mission and culture, services, etc.
• Creating an engaging ‘safe space’ – with flexibility and adaptability
• Meaning and practice of ‘Shared Experiential Learning, Growth & Healing’

Module Two

You will learn:

• The unique meaning and support role of Equine (horse) in the ESP model
• The valuable support role of animals, pets, nature, weather, etc.
• Refined skills for being a ‘Support’ person/facilitator
• ESP’s unique, interactive facilitation format

Module Three

You will learn:

• Creative integration of ‘Learning, Growth & Healing Themes’
• Insight into ‘Compassionate Horse/Animal/Nature relationship’ skills in the ESP Model
• Meaning and integration of ESP’s ‘Natural Way of the Horse Life Skills’
• Holistic meaning and integration

Module Four

You will learn:

• Meaning and Integration of ESP’s ‘Natural Processes’
• Trauma meaning and basic support-skills
• Mindfulness/Awareness meaning and integration
• The support role of philosophical exploration/expression

Module Five

You will learn:

• The support role of nourishing food/drinks and meaningful social connection
• Review of support-facilitation skills which align with ESP ethics and standards
• Important self-care/client-care and other-care
• Defining your ‘facilitation-identity’ and the value of ‘you’ as a support person

Minimum one hour practical assessment once completing Learning Modules.