Heartwood Horses

21/04/2024

Anyone having a drink tonight please share with me a toast to my beautiful Rosie who was put to rest under a magnificent gum tree tonight. Im having a Rose to celebrate the over 11 years Rosie was my constant companion. We have been through a lot together and she will always be in my heart.

08/07/2023

Love this. Totally me and the work l do.

One of the most beautiful moments when your horse gives you that gentle nuzzle then stays right there with his muzzle softly resting against you - it fills my heart 💕

23/02/2023

09/10/2022

Some of the best conversations are in silence 😊

01/08/2022

Couldn't agree more

Nature is the medication of choice when it comes to calming my often overactive mind. 😊

03/06/2022

We have a few new herd members. The minis are Milo and Odie. They are going to work up in Ballarat. The pretty Quater horse is Tucker and will be used for riding.

03/06/2022

Love this simple but effective overview of the benefits of Equine Experiential Learning and Therapy (EELP)🐴💜

Whilst we do not ride the horses in our sessions we are still contributing to strength and balance in other ways.

I would probably add several more components to this diagram such as:

🐴 co-regulator

🐴 authentic relationships

🐴 safe attachment

🐴 how to be in the moment

🐴 awareness

🐴 connection

🐴 confidence

If you are curious about how the herd can help you or your child send me a message 💜

27/05/2022

I think l do all of these things. How did they know? Lucky its not just me.

Funny Friday

23/05/2022

How totally adorable

21/04/2022

Come and join us for this 4 day, in person training on how to work alongside animals with your clients, in a way that is mutually enjoyable and beneficial for both the animal and human. This amazing training includes 2 online courses to prepare you for the in person work.
The field of AAPT has been developed by Dr Rise VanFleet and Tracie Faa-Thompson, who have been working in this way for over 40 years between them. They wrote the book “Animal Assisted Play Therapy” which won the Maxwell Award in 2018 for the best book on the Human Animal Bond. For more information on the training and book - please visit our website https://iiaapt.org/training/animal-assisted-play-therapy-theory-research-practice-level-1/.
To buy the book in the UK and to book the training for the UK and Australia - EMAIL: [email protected]

18/04/2022

So excited to be hosting this training.

SAVE THE DATE: Australia - we are coming back!.

Who Should Attend?
This training program is designed for play therapists, psychologists, social workers, counselors, psychiatrists, family therapists, school counselors, and other experienced mental health, medical, allied health, and educational professionals. The training is relevant to a wide range of clinical, developmental, and educational problems for clients throughout the lifespan. Canine and equine professionals interested in the topic are also welcome to attend. This workshop is an intermediate-level experience in how to conduct AAPT effectively and ethically.
AAPT Level 1 Course Description
This training is designed for mental health, allied health, and education professionals who wish to learn about the exciting field of Animal Assisted Play Therapy®. Properly selected and prepared animals are incorporated into therapy sessions for clients of all ages, while the power of humor and play is harnessed to create a safe environment for therapeutic change. The 2 online courses and the 4-day in-person hands-on workshop that comprise this course provide 52 hours of detailed instruction on topics such as human-animal interactions, ethology/animal behavior, animal assisted therapy, research, natural environments, and the full integration of animal-assisted therapy with play therapy to address a wide range of client challenges. The program emphasizes a relationship-based approach. The Level 1 course focuses on dogs and horses with information about other species included since AAPT principles and practices apply across species. AAPT can be applied from virtually any theoretical orientation, as well as integrative models of intervention.
More information here: https://iiaapt.org/training/animal-assisted-play-therapy-theory-research-practice-level-1/

For booking and enquiries, please email:[email protected]

10/03/2022

Anyone need a giggle tp get thru your day

06/03/2022

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24/12/2021

Bailey and l wish all our friends a Merry Christmas and a fabulous 2022.

21/12/2021

06/12/2021

I think these ponies get the jist of the topic of conversation. Such adorable little ponies.