Introduction to Equine Assisted Psychotherapy

Saturday 15thJune

Starting at 9.30 am at Edward Wright RoomWhetstone Parish Council, Cemetery Road, Whetstone.LE8 6HURefreshments and lunch providedCost-£65 per person

A presentation from Christina Fitzgibbon on EAP, practical demonstrations and interaction giving people the

chance to unravel their thoughts and concerns

To find out more and book your place contact Sharon Wood 0775 363922

What’s happening? agenda for the day

• 9.30am - Morning Coffee and Registration

• 9.45am – Meet and Greet with Sherry McKeon , welcome and introductions

• 10am - Horses for Causes with Sharon Wood

• 10.15am - Presentation by Christina Fitzgibbon

What is EAP, EAL etc.Why work with horses.

Frameworks and models in use and how they differ.What are the roles and responsibilities of people involved in

Equine Assisted activities

• 12 noon - Lunch see attached menu, (if you have any dietary needs please let us know before the

day)

• 1pm through to 4pm - Resume at Soar Valley Western stables ( please see attached directions) refreshments available

Practical demonstration and interactionQuestions and Answers

Sherry McKeon MSc MBACPSmckeonintegrativetherapy@hotmail.co.uk

Professional Memberships: Registered Member BACPQualifications: Post Graduate Certificate; Pastoral Counselling. Master of Science Degree;

Integrative Counselling and PsychotherapyTherapeutic Approach: IntegrativeServices: Adults over 16, Couples,

Practicing within the private and voluntary sectors since 2003, Sherry

combines person centred, cognitive behavioural, psychodynamic and analyticalapproaches underpinned by attachment and developmental theories.

Sherry has experienced working with a wide variety of mental health and life issues. Sheis particularly interested in trauma, domestic abuse, sexual abuse, anger management,

life skills, self awareness and esteem, body image, relational issues, depression, dyslexia, autistic spectrum and special educational needs, equine assisted therapy.

Her person centred holistic ethos provides a confidential empowering experience in which individuals and couples can explore their issues and achieve well being.

Sharon Woodhorsesforcauses@ovi.com

Horses for Causes is a ‘not for profit’ organisation that was originally set up to help people of all ages that suffer with Autism and learning difficulties.

Whilst only gaining the necessities of equine qualifications, Sharon has now expandedher service to support parents and families with mental health issues , working closelyand alongside County, District and Parish Councils, the National Autistic Society andMenphys , Sharon and her husband Malc have developed a haven with their herd of

horses. Her training with EAGALA is on going, and feels well supported through the organisation.

Christina Fitzgibbon BSc (Hons), MSc, PGCE, EAGALA Certified christinafitzgibbon@hotmail.com

Christina (Tina) Fitzgibbon is the founder and director of Equichanics. She holds a BSc (Hons) in Equine Science & Management, MSc in Equine Science, Postgraduate

Certificate in Education and is EAGALA Certified. Combining these qualifications with her industry experience and international competition success Tina is prepared to assist, whether you want to start a young horse, progress your riding skills or explore and

harness your personal limitations and aspirations.Tina is a person with an amazing amount of character, one that a vast amount of life

experiences from both ends of the spectrum has built. Combining this with Tina’s education and various careers she has created a toolbox of talents that encourage the best out of horses and people. In her latest equine assisted work with Hush Farms of

Devon Tina has worked with people from all walks of life, ages and interests but particularly war veterans and their wives.

Tina’s presentation in the morning is not specifically dedicated to the EAGALA model of Equine Assisted Psychotherapy (EAP) and Equine Assisted Learning (EAL) but it will be included. The day is aimed at people who may be interested in working as an equine

specialist (for/with Horses for Causes or may be neither of those and may want to set up on their own) or they may be a qualified mental health professional who is thinking of bringing

their clients to Horses for Causes.

Lunch Menu12 noon

served at the Parish Centre

Carrot and Coriander Soup***

Selection of Sandwiches, with salad garnish

Sausage rollsCheese and Asparagus

QuicheSnacks

***Selection of Homemade

Cakes and PastriesFruit Bowl

Directions

Where to find us and where to parkThe Edward Wright RoomWhetstone Parish council,Cemetery Rd, WhetstoneLE8 6HUCar parking available

Soar Valley Western StablesA426 Main Blaby By Pass, Blaby(if you Google Vipers Football Club the stables are just

before you reach the Vipers)From M1 junction 21, head towards fosse parkturn right on to B114 marked Narborough andEnderby, pass Leics police station and Palmer Garden

centre on left, next roundabout (toby carvery) take first exit markedBlaby& Glen Parva, another roundabout 3rd

exit marked Lutterworth & Rugby stables is 200 yards on left

Cars can be parked on the grass verge at the stables, or on College Road

(across the by pass from Soar Valley Western Stables) or Blaby

Industrial Estate.

Booking Form

Name……………………………………………..Address………………………………………….………………………………………………………………………………………………………………Contact Phone No………………………….Email……………………………………………..Payment is to be made in advance, please make cheques payable to “Horses for Causes” for the amount of £65.00

receipts will be sent to the forwarding address asap (concessions are available on request only for charities,

not for profit organisations and social enterprises, please contact Sharon Wood 0775 3639228 to discuss this)

If you have any other queries again – please contact Sharon Wood

Finally looking forward to see you on 15th June