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OUR VISION
Empowering lives, Sirian Star envisions a world where everyone can flourish. Focused on therapeutic connections, we strive to create an inclusive community, unlocking the full potential of our clients. By offering the options of Equine-Assisted Therapy (EAT) and Equine-Assisted Learning (EAL), participants can choose a program that best suits their needs while been assured of the same high standard you have come to expect from Hooves of Hope & Sirian Star.
REGISTRATION OF INTEREST
To register your interest in our services, please click HERE for our online Client Information and Service Enquiry Form.
LOCATION
Equine-Assisted Therapy and Clinical Sessions:
124 Gawler Road, Lewiston SA 5501
Clinical Counselling Sessions:
124 Gawler Road, Lewiston SA 5501
6 Pyap Street, Loxton SA 5333 (Thurdays & Fridays)
Off-site sessions are also available.
WHAT IS THE DIFFERENCE BETWEEN EAL & EAT
ITS ALL IN THE QUALIFICATIONS.
The key difference between Equine-Assisted Learning (EAL) and Equine-Assisted Therapy (EAT) lies in their goals, methods, and professional involvement:
Equine-Assisted Learning (EAL)
- Focus: Development of life skills, personal growth, and learning objectives.
- Purpose: Helps participants improve communication, leadership, problem-solving, teamwork, or confidence in an educational or developmental context.
- Facilitators: Typically led by trained equine professionals or educators, sometimes with a background in personal development or coaching.
- Activities: Groundwork tasks like grooming, leading, or obstacle courses to promote self-awareness and practical skills.
- Target Audience: Suitable for individuals, schools, corporate teams, or community groups seeking growth and learning through horse interactions.
- Professional Scope: Does not require a licensed mental health professional unless specific therapeutic elements are incorporated. However, Hooves of Hope maintain the key benefits of ensuring value for money and a high standard, so ensure that all EAL faciltiators have qualifications in various fields from Nursing, Disability, Youth Work, Teaching or Child Care.
Equine-Assisted Therapy (EAT)
- Focus: Emotional, psychological, and behavioural healing.
- Purpose: Addresses mental health issues like trauma, anxiety, PTSD, or depression through therapeutic techniques.
- Facilitators: Led by licensed mental health professionals, often in collaboration with equine specialists.
- Activities: Therapeutic interactions with horses, such as grooming, leading, or observing, combined with counselling or psychotherapy frameworks.
- Target Audience: Individuals needing psychological support or therapeutic interventions for mental health challenges.
- Professional Scope: Requires a regulated and evidence-based approach by qualified therapists who hold registration with Australian Counsellors Association, Psychotherapy Association of Australia or APHRA.
While both involve interactions with horses to foster growth, EAL is educational and EAT is therapeutic, with professional licensing being a critical distinction in the latter.
THE BENEFITS OF EQUINE-ASSISTED THERAPY & LEARNING
More than just "getting on a horse", the founders of Hooves of Hope have taken great lengths to ensure that all programs have scientific research into their viability as positive interventions. Multiple article reviews have been the catalyst behind the establishment of these programs across psychological domains to ensure you get the most professionally vetted interventions possible. Here are just a few of the benefits you can expect from Hooves of Hope.
Sensory Engagement
Sensory Engagement
Gentle Stimulation: Interacting with horses provides a gentle and calming form of sensory stimulation, promoting relaxation and sensory integration.
Tactile Experience: Grooming ponies and feeling their soft fur can offer a therapeutic tactile experience for sensory-seeking individuals.
Emotional Regulation
Connection and Empathy: Building a bond with ponies fosters a sense of connection and empathy, helping children regulate their emotions.
Stress Reduction: The calming presence of horses and the outdoor environment can contribute to stress reduction and emotional well-being.
Communication Skills
Non-Verbal Communication: Working with ponies encourages non-verbal communication, allowing children to express themselves and understand non-verbal cues.
Social Interaction: Group activities with peers and instructors provide opportunities for social interaction in a supportive setting.
Motor Skills Development
Balance and Coordination: Riding ponies and engaging in grooming activities promote the development of balance and coordination skills.
Fine Motor Skills: Activities like pony painting and crafting contribute to the refinement of fine motor skills.
Social Interaction: Group activities with peers and instructors provide opportunities for social interaction in a supportive setting.
Routine and Predictability
Structured Activities: The program's structured routine and clearly defined activities provide a sense of predictability, which can be comforting for children with autism.
Visual Schedules: Visual aids and schedules help children understand and anticipate the sequence of activities, enhancing their sense of control.
Building Confidence
Achievement Recognition: The gradual progression of skills, coupled with positive reinforcement, boosts the child's confidence and self-esteem.
Sense of Accomplishment: Overcoming challenges, such as navigating obstacle courses, provides a tangible sense of accomplishment.
Visual Schedules: Visual aids and schedules help children understand and anticipate the sequence of activities, enhancing their sense of control.
Inclusive Environment
Individualised Attention: The small-group setting allows for individualized attention, ensuring that each child's unique needs are addressed.
Acceptance and Understanding: The inclusive and non-judgmental nature of the program fosters acceptance and understanding among participants.
Family Environment and Support
Shared Experiences: Hooves of Hope encourages families to participate, creating shared positive experiences and strengthening family bonds.
Parental Support: Parents are kept informed of their child's progress, fostering a supportive partnership between the program and families.
Clients can experience the holistic benefits of Equine pursuits. NDIS and Mainstream opportunities, with a qualified team providing riding, and equine-assissted learning! 🐴
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