Terry has over 30 years of experience as a therapist and a horsewoman and is the creative force behind Great Strides. After receiving her MSW at NYU, she worked at Yale Psychiatric Institute specializing in treatment resistant adolescents. She later provided outpatient mental health treatment prior to relocating to Maryland, where she became the Child and Adolescent Program Manager for Prince George's County.
Terry was active in the emergence of the field of equine facilitated learning and has presented at numerous conferences. She is an Eponaquest Instructor, trained by Linda Kohanov. Terry is also a certified Therapeutic Riding Instructor through the Professional Association of Therapeutic Horsemanship (PATH).
Terry was active in the emergence of the field of equine facilitated learning and has presented at numerous conferences. She is an Eponaquest Instructor, trained by Linda Kohanov. Terry is also a certified Therapeutic Riding Instructor through the Professional Association of Therapeutic Horsemanship (PATH).
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Equine Facilitated Psychotherapy
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In this type of therapy, human and horse therapists work together in a wide range of healing experiences to promote emotional well being and alleviate psychiatric symptoms such as depression, anxiety, confusion and disorganization. EFP is also appropriate for people who are experiencing grief and loss, issues related to abuse, trauma or relationship difficulties at home or work.
Equine Facilitated Learning
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EFL is appropriate for individuals, groups or corporate teams. This work includes equine activities incorporating the experience of equine/human interaction in a learning environment. EFL promotes personal exploration of feelings and behaviors in an educational format. Our methods are based on the EPONA approach, teaching emotional agility and learning about the messages behind our emotions.
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