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Here you’ll find the latest course announcements, press releases, industry updates and student stories under the news tab. In addition, you’ll find a collection of articles on equine-assisted therapy topics and self-care practices in the blogs section.
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By Jane Faulkner Working in private practice can be deeply rewarding. It gives us the freedom to shape our work around our values, develop meaningful
As one of our lovely graduates, Tash Whitfield, shared: “There are a myriad of ways in which the training through EATA can be deployed –
By Jane Faulkner It is always important for me to continue learning and growing, both as a practitioner and as a trainer, as there is
By Jane Faulkner When my son was a pre-teen he started to develop all of the attitudes and resistances of a teenager. One of our
By Jane Faulkner Yoga has supported and guided me throughout my adult life. It has helped me overcome health conditions, insecurities, stressful conditions and improved
By Nicole Reilly I have a three-year-old daughter and one thing I’ve learnt about toddlers is that they will demand you listen to them, one
We believe in the power of equine assisted mental health. We have seen over and over again how beneficial and powerful this work is, it changes people’s lives for the better and supports them to develop skills to live fuller, healthier lives.
In one of our recent newsletters, I mentioned that we had been reading the latest book of Brene Brown’s called Atlas of the Heart. The entire premise of Brown’s new book is that language has the power to define our experiences.
Have you noticed how sensitive you are to other people’s attitudes, words and beliefs? How you can be feeling ok and then a conversation with
News Articles
Equine Assisted Therapy Australia’s 10th Anniversary Conference brought practitioners together in the Tweed Valley for three days of research, shared insights and connection, celebrating a decade of equine-assisted mental health education.
Equine Assisted Therapy Australia’s upcoming conference celebrates 10 years of horses in mental health education. This two-and-a-half-day flagship event promotes the evolution of equine-assisted mental health with leading practitioners sharing emerging research and insights from their work in the field.
An article in The Echo Newspaper highlights how EATA’s training is designed to strengthen capability, professionalism and confidence across the equine-assisted therapy sector. By delivering accredited, trauma-informed and evidence-based education, EATA aims to support students to work safely, ethically and competently alongside horses and clients.
EATA shares the launch of its first WA cohort in Gidgegannup. EATA has been a leader in counselling and equine-assisted mental health education in Australia for the past 10 years, and hopes to strengthen capability and confidence across the Equine Assisted Therapy sector in WA.
Camilla Mowbray has delivered EATA’s trainings program for the past five years. It is an equine-assisted therapy education she passionately believes in. Camilla's shares her view on how EATA’s training model helps students to re-write their own path in life through its comprehensive framework and sophisticated practical experience.
In this article, Laurie Fry shares how one simple question started her on a journey to becoming a qualified equine-therapy counsellor through EATA’s Counselling course. But first, to understand more, she decided to book an equine-assisted therapy session with EATA practitioner Chris Swan. Join us in reading Laurie's story.
In this article we share Tania Carns journey with Equine Assisted Therapy Australia, which started during one of the toughest moments of her life. In the years leading up to the course, she had experienced a mild stroke, divorce and a significant trauma. Read Tania's journey from childhood trauma to equine therapist.
Students from Cohort 18 in EATA’s Counselling course, specialising in equine-assisted mental health will now enter the field as equine-assisted mental health practitioners after completing their final student clinic last week. Hear their experience from the training paddocks to professional practice!
After 20 years in a corporate role, Genean Beetson felt compelled to pursue a new direction. In this article, Genean shares her journey to becoming an equine-assisted therapist, the support she provides to the community, and the rapid growth and collaborations she has achieved in her business.