Horse Play: A Brief Psychological Intervention for Disengaged Youths

Kendall, Elizabeth; Maujean, Annick

doi:10.1080/15401383.2014.962720

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“…Social benefits have also been reported, as equine assisted programs are frequently delivered in groups. In addition to being more cost efficient the interactive nature of EAL programs delivered in groups fosters positive social interaction, communication skills, inter-personal trust, team-work, and healthy relationship building (5, 8, 9, 20). Increased self-control and self-regulation are also commonly reported outcomes of equine assisted interventions (9, 19–21).…”

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The Nguudu Barndimanmanha Project-Improving Social and Emotional Wellbeing in Aboriginal Youth Through Equine Assisted Learning

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2019

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Background: Recent statistics have painted a grim picture for Australia's Aboriginal youth, with reports of higher levels of almost every health indicator, including depression, sexual and emotional abuse, unemployment, and incarceration. Traditional western based therapies have proven to have limited effectiveness in engaging this group as they can often be culturally inappropriate. International studies have provided promising results using equine assisted learning, with a sound methodological basis underpinned by Indigenous ways of being and doing. In Australia Aboriginal people have strong historical ties to horses through their work on stations and were often considered some of the country's best horsemen and women. While equine assisted learning programs exist in Australia there are currently none catering specifically to Aboriginal youth, run and staffed by Aboriginal staff and provided in a culturally secure manner.Aims: Alternative therapy for Aboriginal youth in the areas of grief, loss, and trauma, through an equine assisted learning program that focussed on self-concept, self-regulation, self-awareness, anxiety and depression, and sense of connectedness.Methods: Participants (N = 270) aged 6–25 years old engaged in a minimum of 6-weeks of equine assisted learning. Each session was 45–50 min duration and occurred on a weekly basis. Sessions were undertaken individually, in pairs and in groups, depending on the needs of the participant and the focus of the session goals. Qualitative examination of the participants included photography to capture the lived experiences of the participants throughout the program. In addition an cultural and age appropriate adaptation of the Strength and Difficulties Questionnaire was trialed to track changes quantitively.Conclusion: We observed improvements in self-regulation, self-awareness, and socialization skills, evident from the photography recording and the questionnaire data. In addition parent and/or caregiver and teacher reported changes in behavior, self-regulation, and socialization skills were recorded.

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The Nguudu Barndimanmanha Project-Improving Social and Emotional Wellbeing in Aboriginal Youth Through Equine Assisted Learning

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2019

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“…These benefits are often physiological, including a reduction in stress and mental fatigue, and a greater sense of happiness ( van den Berg et al , 2010 ). Although pilot data confirmed improvements in mood ( Kendall and Maujean, 2015 ; Maujean et al ., 2013 ), it also pointed to three other potential hypotheses, each with some support in the literature. The Social Support or Leisure Hypothesis (H2) suggests that people enjoy engaging with nature, leading to positive social interactions with others who are enjoying the same space ( Burgon, 2011 ).…”

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Evidence for Using Farm Care Practices to Improve Attachment Outcomes in Foster Children: A Systematic Review

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Anecdotal evidence suggests that care farming practices have the potential to provide positive outcomes for young people in foster-care and residential care environments. A systematic review (searching; CINAHL, Web of Knowledge, PsychInfo) was conducted to explore how participation in care farming initiatives impacts attachment in children in foster-care and what aspects of care farming initiatives provides positive attachment outcomes. The systematic review did not identify any research publication in care farming and foster-care. Therefore, it is imperative that practitioners realise that the evidence is lacking when using these types of interventions and keep a close account of the benefit and harms that may be encountered during the interaction processes.

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“…Several of the studies used the same or similar models in their interventions. Nine (33%) of the interventions followed the EAGALA (Equine-Assisted Growth and Learning Association) model ( 24 , 36 , 38 , 42 , 43 , 46 , 51 , 52 , 61 ), four (15%) used either NARHA (North American Riding for the Handicapped Association) ( 37 , 41 ), or PATH (Professional Association of Therapeutic Horsemanship) ( 47 , 53 ) (PATH international was formerly known as NARHA), two (7%) used Parelli Natural Horsemanship ( 54 , 55 ), and two (7%) used methods grounded in Indigenous culture and ways of knowing ( 31 , 32 ). Other studies used models which were not used by any other studies included in the final analysis, such as HELP (HorsePower Experiential Learning Program) ( 60 ), and the Gestalt model ( 33 ), among others.…”

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Use of Equine-Assisted Services to Improve Outcomes Among At-Risk and Indigenous Youth: A Scoping Review

Haig

Skinner

2022

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Equine-assisted services (EAS) are gaining popularity as ways to promote psychological health and social well-being. EAS may show particular promise as culturally appropriate initiatives for at-risk Indigenous youth, as they are thought to align well with Indigenous ways of knowing which place emphasis on relationships between the land and all living beings. We seek to better understand previous uses of EAS as initiatives for at-risk youth populations, including Indigenous populations, and learn about which outcomes have been addressed in the literature with an EAS initiative by conducting a scoping review. The review focused on initiatives targeting at-risk youth aged 10-18 years of age in Canada, Australia, New Zealand, and the United States. A total of 27 studies were included in the final analysis from all target countries except New Zealand. The target populations were further divided into four subgroups: at-risk youth, youth with mental health disorders and/or learning disabilities, youth survivors of trauma/abuse, and at-risk Indigenous youth. Overall findings of the review suggest EAS are promising approaches for achieving therapeutic and learning goals with the potential to be successful with both Indigenous youth and at-risk youth more broadly.

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Horse Play: A Brief Psychological Intervention for Disengaged Youths

Cited by 9 publications

References 22 publications

The Nguudu Barndimanmanha Project-Improving Social and Emotional Wellbeing in Aboriginal Youth Through Equine Assisted Learning

The Nguudu Barndimanmanha Project-Improving Social and Emotional Wellbeing in Aboriginal Youth Through Equine Assisted Learning

Evidence for Using Farm Care Practices to Improve Attachment Outcomes in Foster Children: A Systematic Review

Use of Equine-Assisted Services to Improve Outcomes Among At-Risk and Indigenous Youth: A Scoping Review

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