Equine Assisted Learning and Mental Health Services
At Living Revived Therapy, Averie offers a very unique service which incorporates the use of equine partners to facilitate therapeutic learning and mental health sessions, either on the ground or on the back of the horse. Equines are intuitive, emotional, and social creatures allowing for a very therapeutic and healing environment in which to explore the boundaries of our physical, mental, and emotional baggage that we carry. By reflecting our fears, desires, and confidence (or lack thereof) back at us, they open up the conversation on the emotions hovering just below the surface. The same emotions that make you wonder how you’re going to get through another day.
As part of her doctorate degree in occupational therapy, Averie has been extensively trained in trauma-informed therapy mental health services and how the brain, body, and soul connect to form a holistic picture of health. In addition she has life long experience with horses and knows first hand how healing they can be.
Do you struggle with confidence in your life? Feel like you wake up most days without a purpose? Perhaps the idea of going outside and interacting with nature intrigues you, but you aren’t sure where to start? Equine assisted learning can be a great place to explore your personal barriers and boundaries set that have stopped you from living a revived life. Let’s chat today about how some farm chores and connecting with our fellow animals can really be a game changer in life.
Adaptive Riding and Hippotherapy
Averie is also a PATH Intl. certified adaptive riding instructor and has completed the American Hippotherapy Association courses I and II which allows offering occupational therapy using equine movement as the main intervention used for therapy to promote strength, balance, proprioceptive skills, and mobility. This is a fantastic intervention for those who have suffered a neurological diagnosis such as Multiple Sclerosis, Stroke, Cerebral Palsy, Traumatic Brain Injury, or Alzheimer’s/Dementia. Book a call here to learn if you or someone who know might be a candidate for this unique avenue for therapy. For ages beginning 2 years and up, this service can be incredibly beneficial for improving physical strength. If you or someone you know is looking for a unique avenue for therapy that takes place in nature, schedule a discovery call here to learn more about this special service.