Have you ever wondered what an equine assisted psychotherapy session looked like? Then join us for this hands-on workshop at Bluemont Equine Sanctuary. Participants will engage in a hands-on demonstration mimicking a psychotherapy session. At this training participants will learn the basics of equine behavior, its benefits in the therapeutic setting, various intervention techniques, how to refer clients, and what further training is needed to do this type of work. No prior horse experience is needed for this workshop. This workshop will take place on a rescue farm and will include direct contact with the animals. Participants are required to wear close-toed shoes and long pants are recommended. Porta Potty facilities will be available on site. To learn more about the organization and farm please visit this website: https://operationhopenj.com Participants will need to sign a waiver for this event. Click HERE to complete the "Event Forms". Please print and fill out, then bring them with you on the day of the event.
CEUs: 3 Clinical CEs Date: Friday, May 30 2025 Time: 10:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. p.m. Location: Bluemont Equine Sanctuary, Colts Neck, NJ Presenters: Sara Velez, LCSW, EAGALA & Brooke Lichter, LCSW, EAGALA Presenter Information:
Sara Velez, LCSW, EAGALA Sara’s educational background includes a Bachelor of Arts from the University of Miami in International Studies and Spanish. Sara then went on to earn her Masters of Social Work degree from Monmouth University in International and Community Development. She has worked with young adults, individuals, couples and families tailoring her approach to the unique needs of each new client. Sara’s passion is working with individuals struggling with mental illness and those in recovery to help them heal from the trauma of addiction. Sara has dedicated her life to helping individuals who suffer from mental illness and from the afflictions of alcoholism and addictions. She decided to incorporate her own personal life journey and begin a course of action to help others heal their lives. When she started Operation H.O.P.E., Sara was able to combine her passion for healing people with her love of horses and incorporating the EAGALA Model of Equine Assisted Development. Her goal is to make people feel at home at the farm and create a unique oasis to experience wonderful growth and healing through psychotherapy with the help of horses.
Brooke Lichter, LCSW, EAGALA is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker who earned both her Master’s and Bachelor’s Social Work degrees from Monmouth University with a concentration in The Clinical Practice with Families and Children. During her college career, she took courses that included Animal Assisted Therapy, Veterinary Social Work, and Psychology of Animal Training. Brooke is a Licensed Clinical Social worker (LCSW). Also, she is certified through EAGALA (Equine Assisted Growth and Learning Association) as an Equine Specialist in Mental Health and Learning. The ability to combine her love of horses with a passion for helping people is what she considers to be a privilege and truly a dream come true.
Price:
$100.00