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Harnessing the Healing Power of Horses and Psychedelics
Harnessing the Healing Power of Horses and Psychedelics
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Course Description
Equine therapy blends the therapeutic power of horses with modern psychology, offering a unique approach to healing and mental health support. In this 10-hour comprehensive course, you will explore how equine therapy can improve nervous system regulation, complement psychedelic therapy, foster connections with the natural world, and improve mental health.
Throughout the course, you will gain insights into:
- Horse-human connection
- The nature of animal intelligence (AI)
- Parallels between equine-assisted and psychedelic-assisted therapy
- Physiology of the gut-brain axis
- The relationship between the brain, the heart, and the chakra systems in both horses and humans
- Research studies on equine therapy for mental and physical health conditions
- How horses can facilitate preparation and integration of expanded states of consciousness
- Other practical applications
You'll learn about the session dynamics, the role of the equine specialist, and how to facilitate client interactions with horses safely and effectively. This course is perfect for professionals seeking to integrate equine therapy into their practice or individuals drawn to the healing potential of working with horses.
Who is this course for?
This course is for both new and experienced guides, students, healthcare professionals, people interested in their own healing, and anyone else interested in the human-horse connection and how it complements psychedelic therapy. Potential students may include:
- Mental health professionals looking to diversify their therapeutic toolkit
- Equine enthusiasts interested in the therapeutic potential of horses
- Individuals seeking personal development through innovative therapeutic practices
- Anyone curious about the connection between horses and emotional healing
Course Curriculum
Foundational Concepts
- Evolution of the horse-human connection
- Getting to know the horse
- Animal intelligence (AI)
- Gut-brain axis
- Nervous system principles
- Synchronization and heart rate variability research
- Heart-brain connection
- Horse-human interactions, parallels, and chakra systems
- Equine mental health research
- Equine-assisted services
- Equine welfare
- Equine services for personal development
- Psychedelic equine therapy (PET) activities for preparation and integration
- How to get involved in equine therapy
Interviews
- Jennifer Fenton, LMFT, Equine Healing Collaborative
- Annette Pfister LMFT, Equine Healing Collaborative
- Lauren Ruby, Equine & Evolve
- Kyra (Memengwaakwe) Bobinet, MD, MPH, Fresh Tri
- Ann Linda Baldwin, PhD, University of Arizona and Mind-Body-Science
- Heather Wickman, PhD, Untethered
- Itzel Barakat, MA U.S. Air Force Veteran, and Integration Coach
- Letitia Watson, Horse Spirit Healing
- Razelle Drescher, Intentional Leaders
- Sydney Barcia, Equine Trainer and Riding Instructor
- Caitlin Wild, Nature and NOSC guide
Learning Objectives
After this course, you will be able to:
- Gain a thorough understanding of the principles behind equine therapy.
- Learn how to integrate horses into therapeutic practices effectively.
- Develop skills for facilitating equine therapy sessions safely.
- Understand the psychological benefits of equine interactions.
- Understand how equine therapy can complement psychedelic therapy through preparation and integration.
- Explore real-world applications that highlight successful outcomes.
Professional Continuing Education
In support of improving patient care, Psychedelic Support offers continuing education for health providers through the the American Psychological Association (APA).
Testimonials
Psychedelic Support has been a wonderful launch-pad out of the entheogen closet! As someone involved in professional clinical spaces as a therapist and also in medicine church spaces as a shamanic practitioner, I've found great benefit from the education as well as being personally connected to a safe network of like-minded psychedelic renaissance folks of various specialties. Our shared resources and collaborations are collectively taking this movement to the next level. Thanks to the Psychedelic Support team for bringing people and knowledge together!
Meet your Course Instructors, Contributors, & Peer Reviewers:
Instructor
Allison Feduccia, PhD, is a neuropharmacologist, psychedelic researcher, and a builder of virtual and in-person communities. She is the Co-Founder of Psychedelic Support, a directory of healthcare professionals and educational platform, and a scientific advisor for Project New Day and the Etheridge Foundation, 501(c)(3) non-profits focused on psychedelics for addiction recovery. In 2009, she earned a PhD in neuropharmacology from UT Austin studying the effects of MDMA on behavior and neurochemical release in non-clinical models. She was a postdoctoral researcher at UCSF and at the National Institutes of Health (NIAAA/NIDA), where she investigated treatments for substance use disorders. Her work at MAPS Public Benefit Corporation (2015-2020), now Lykos Therapeutics, focused on psychedelic protocol designs, trial operations, data analyses, scientific writing, and public education. In 2022, she met Conan who set her on a path of discovering how horses can be supportive partners for deep inner work. Being with Conan has brought many profound lessons on life, love, and connection. Inspired by how this relationship helped her integrate a difficult psychedelic journey, she felt compelled to share how horses can be powerful allies for healing and self-discovery.
Allison Feduccia, PhD
Neuropharmacologist, Founder + CEO
Psychedelic Support
Extra Info
- Online platform access: 1 year.
- After 1 year, renew your account for an additional year by purchasing any of our on-demand courses. All previously purchased courses will be accessible in your dashboard.
- 100% student satisfaction or money-back guarantee.
- For the best experience, we recommend taking the course on a tablet or computer.
- Course FAQ can be found here.
Self-paced course includes:
- 10 self-paced lessons (10+ hours of content)
- Video presentations and interviews (7.5 hours)
- Guided meditations (30 minutes)
- Interviews with professionals who partner with horses for personal and professional development
- Video activities with horses for psychedelic preparation and integration
- Up-to-date information regarding research on equine therapy
- Animations and detailed graphics of complex topics
- Conversations with therapists and academic researchers around special topics
- Downloadable course PDF (190 pages)
- Downloadable references and resource documents with suggested videos, podcasts, books, articles, interviews, websites, etc.
- Discussion forum to engage with other learners and instructors
- 1 year access to our online learning platform
- Invite to our monthly speaker series and access to videos from our past events
- Official Psychedelic Support Certificate of Completion
Certificate Information
Interested in the different certificate options for our courses? Read on to learn more:
Learn more about Completion Certificate
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Once you complete the course you will receive a Psychedelic Support Certificate of Completion. Choose this option if you are not a licensed health provider and do not need continuing education credit for your professional degree.
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