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equine assisted psychotherapy

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Benefits of equine assisted therapy in rehab

December 3, 2021

What are the benefits of equine-assisted therapy in rehab?

Many of us are aware of the mental health benefits of interacting with animals. Statistics show the physical health benefits of having an animal such as a cat or a dog - for example, stroking a cat is good for heart health and helps to reduce stress significantly. Animal-assisted … Read more about What are the benefits of equine-assisted therapy in rehab?

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March 7, 2018

Family Involvement in Addiction Treatment

By Psychotherapist & Camino Recovery's Programme Director Don Lavender Residential addiction treatment for alcoholism started in the 1940s. After a decade the clinicians made a remarkable discovery. This was that patients who had some level of family involvement in the treatment had greatly … Read more about Family Involvement in Addiction Treatment

Filed Under: Addiction

April 7, 2015

Don Lavender on air with Mijas Radio 3.40

Don Lavender is Camino Recovery’s Programme Director. An American psychotherapist with more than 30 years experience in clinical management and consultative positions, working in some of the most effective and best-known treatment centres in the world, including the Priory hospitals in the UK and … Read more about Don Lavender on air with Mijas Radio 3.40

Filed Under: Addiction, Alcoholism, Drug addiction, Equine assisted psychotherapy, Sex addiction

March 13, 2015

What is Equine Assisted Psychotherapy (EAP)?

Psychotherapy is therapy for emotional wellbeing. It’s a therapy that focuses on thoughts that influence patterns of behaviour. In a professional capacity, psychotherapists use techniques that facilitate the resolution of emotional problems and help to bring about positive change to a person’s … Read more about What is Equine Assisted Psychotherapy (EAP)?

Filed Under: Addiction, Alcoholism, Drug addiction, Eating disorders, Equine assisted psychotherapy

July 15, 2014

Equine Assisted Psychotherapy – EAP

Equine Assisted Psychotherapy, or EAP, is a specialised form of therapy using horses to help patients cope with addiction. Since this type of therapy emerged several decades ago it has been understood that interaction with horses can break down barriers far more quickly than is the case in relations … Read more about Equine Assisted Psychotherapy – EAP

Filed Under: Addiction, Alcoholism, Drug addiction, Eating disorders, Equine assisted psychotherapy

February 15, 2013

Horses Help Paul Gascoigne Rein In The Boozing

Recent stories in the newspapers reported on Paul Gascoigne's departure for a US rehab clinic, where the star will be treated for his addictions with revolutionary treatment involving horses, Equine Assisted Psychotherapy (EAP). Don Lavender, who now directs the recovery programme at Camino … Read more about Horses Help Paul Gascoigne Rein In The Boozing

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February 1, 2013

World-Renowned Addictions Expert Don Lavender Leads Seminar on Addiction at The Renewal Centre, Reading

Camino Recovery an Addiction Treatment centre base in Spain are offering GPs and Counsellors the opportunity to meet with Addictions Therapist Don Lavender BA M.Div for an education in Addiction at The Renewal Centre, Swallowfield. This seminar will run on Monday 11th February between 3-5pm. Don is … Read more about World-Renowned Addictions Expert Don Lavender Leads Seminar on Addiction at The Renewal Centre, Reading

Filed Under: Addiction, Alcoholism, Drug addiction, Eating disorders, Equine assisted psychotherapy, Gambling addiction, Sex addiction, Spending addiction, Substance abuse

November 20, 2012

The healing power of horses: how horses can help beat addiction

Addiction therapy with horses? Sounds a little crazy, but this form of therapy is tried and tested; a massive hit in the US, it is now making waves in Europe, as pioneer Don Lavender introduces the revolutionary treatment to the Camino Recovery Centre in Southern Spain. Horse healing or Equine … Read more about The healing power of horses: how horses can help beat addiction

Filed Under: Addiction, Equine assisted psychotherapy

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