Intro / Insight Course: Equine, Animal, Nature Assisted Learning & Therapeutic Practice

'ESP Intro to Nature-Based Learning, Growth & Healing'. Short Course: Certificate of completion to acknowledge personal and / or professional development. Self-paced course or workshop for those wishing to gain valuable insight into Equine / Animal / Nature supported wellness practice for self and others. *Suits teens to seniors

Course includes

ESP Learning Growth & Healing Manual
Engaging activities and learning quests, aligning with 20 flow-on learning topics
1-hour initial learning session (in-person / online)
1-hour practical learning session (in person / online)
1-hour completion mentoring session (in person / online)
Support throughout (via email, phone etc.)
Certificate of Completion

Valuable if wishing more information about the ESP Practitioner Certification or Facilitator Course

Valuable for volunteers and / or integrating quality ethics in current or future practice

May also be completed as a workshop - 6 hours in-person or online, over 1 -2 days (includes lunch)

Next 2025 Online Intro Course Workshop: 13th and 14th February (live-interactive Zoom) 11-2pm both days *AEDT

May be used as RPL for future ESP Training

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Insight into 20 Flow-On Learning Topics

Meaning & scope of Equine / Animal / Nature Assisted Learning & Therapeutic modalities.
Equine Supported Programs (ESP) Model – ethics & standards, mission & culture, services, etc.
Creating an engaging ‘safe space’ – with flexibility & adaptability.
The unique meaning and support role of Equine (horse) in the ESP model.
The valuable support role of animals, pets, nature, weather, etc.
Meaning & integration of ‘Shared Experiential Learning, Growth & Healing’
Refined skills for being a ‘Support’ person.
ESP’s unique, interactive & flexible facilitation format.
Creative integration of ‘Learning Growth & Healing Themes’.
ESP's ‘Compassionate Horse / Animal / Nature Relationship’ skills
Meaning & integration of ESP’s ‘Natural Way of the Horse Life Skills’.
Holistic meaning & integration.
Meaning & integration of ESP’s ‘Natural Processes’.
Trauma meaning & basic support-skills / practice.
Mindfulness / Awareness meaning & integration.
The support role of philosophical exploration & expression.
The support role of nourishing food/drinks & meaningful social connection.
Practice ideals & review of support skills aligning with ESP ethics & standards.
Important self-care, client-care, horse/animal-care & other-care.
Defining your ‘practice-identity’ & the value of ‘you’ as a support person.

Completion Requirements

Complete course within 12 months
Complete 20 Learning Topics
Minimum 2 learning sessions (with an ESP certified Trainer or Mentor)
Minimum 1 mentoring session (with an ESP certified Mentor)
Signed ESP 'Care & Fair For All' Statement

Course investment

Available with a Mentoring Membership and payment agreement.
^{Payments agreements are personalised and guided by ESP's 'Care and Fair for All' ethics (please enquire below or 0417 812 258 for more information)}

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