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Equine-Assisted Therapy and Learning with At-Risk Young People

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  • © 2014

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  1. Hannah Louise Burgon

    1. Sirona Therapeutic Horsemanship CIC, UK

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Table of contents (8 chapters)

  1. Front Matter

    Pages i-xiv
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  2. Introduction

    • Hannah Louise Burgon
    Pages 1-5

  3. Background to Equine-Assisted Therapy and Learning

    • Hannah Louise Burgon
    Pages 6-34

  4. Young People Considered ‘At Risk’, and Overview of ‘The Yard’ and Methods Used

    • Hannah Louise Burgon
    Pages 35-82

  5. Development of Self-Confidence and Self-Efficacy, and the Opening Up of ‘Positive Experiences’ and ‘Positive Opportunities’ through Therapeutic Horsemanship

    • Hannah Louise Burgon
    Pages 83-104

  6. Developing Attachments, Empathy and Trust through Relationships with Horses

    • Hannah Louise Burgon
    Pages 105-124

  7. The Horse, the Therapeutic Relationship and Other Psychotherapeutic Insights

    • Hannah Louise Burgon
    Pages 125-153

  8. Horses, Mindfulness and the Natural Environment

    • Hannah Louise Burgon
    Pages 154-189

  9. Conclusion

    • Hannah Louise Burgon
    Pages 190-206

  10. Back Matter

    Pages 207-265
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About this book

This book provides an overview of the field of Equine-Assisted Therapy and Learning and gives a powerful account of a research study charting the experiences of seven 'at-risk' young people attending a pioneering Therapeutic Horsemanship centre in the UK. The book includes a foreword from Leif Hallberg, author of Walking the Way of the Horse .

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'This is an optimistic and exciting book, written with passion and grounded in strong evidence. Hannah Burgon also draws on her rich experience in equine work with young people to provide many inspiring stories that come alive. The reader will find plenty of ideas for fresh, productive and respectful ways to work with troubled young people.' - Robbie Gilligan, Trinity College Dublin, Ireland

Authors and Affiliations

  • Sirona Therapeutic Horsemanship CIC, UK

    Hannah Louise Burgon

About the author

Hannah Burgon is a lifelong horsewoman with a PhD on equine-assisted learning/therapy. She is also a qualified social worker and previously worked in youth homelessness and foster care. Hannah is founder and co-director of Sirona Therapeutic Horsemanship CIC (www.sironacic.com) and has published a number of papers on the benefits of interaction with horses.

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