Individualized Equine - Assisted EXPERIENTIAL Communication Therapy sessions for children / youth offered in a peaceful , picturesque rural setting of an Established Thoroughbred Breeding Farm - one hour NW of Calgary.
Your child will interact with a horses of different ages , from foals to adults Thoroughbreds. Just like humans , horses experience a large variety of emotions.The horses are intuitive and social animals with distinct personalities, attitudes and moods.
Experience the power of relationships and healing connections with horses.
Ideal Experiential intervention for young children diagnosed with Social Communication Disorder, Attention difficulties, Anxiety issues or Speech / Language Disabilities.
**email for details and for services - Website search - Dr. Brenda E. Abbey, an experienced private Calgary Child Cognitive Psychologist, who has special training in Equine - Assisted Learning therapy for children .
Facilitated by Dr. Brenda E. Abbey - an experienced Calgary Cognitive Psychologist with training in Equine - Facilitated Wellness * who is also a certified Special Education Literacy & Learning Disability Specialist teacher .
Dr. Brenda E. Abbey is an experienced horseperson/ owner/ Breeder of Racing Thoroughbreds & Therapy mares and foals.
* These sessions involve only groundwork interactions with the horses - NO Riding is involved. ** Parent / Guardian is also present for observations during the sessions.
** SPECIALIZING IN HELPING CHILDREN** with Complex social - emotional needs,attentional difficulties,language and communication challenges, self- esteem or anxiety needs..
Goals of Individualized sessions { parents / caregivers are observers}
**To Nurture EMPATHY, Self - Esteem and Verbal / Non - Verbal Communication Skills , Self- Regulation , Attachment.
Dr. Abbey also helps your child and family create a Keepsake narrative , Photographic MEMORY BOOK of the unique therapy experiences !!
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