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Welcome to the Equine Assisted Therapy Australia Articles Hub
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.
Blog Articles
Boundaries, I remember when I first heard the word boundaries; I had no idea what they were, when I needed them or how to set
Be Something In today’s world there is so much pressure to be something or someone. We have forgotten the value of the ordinary; the everyday
Motherhood is a journey of constant learning, letting go and creatively adjusting to what life brings you. As my children have grown I have watched
Teenagers, just the word is enough to strike fear and concern into many parents hearts. It’s a time when our children transition into adulthood and
Lately, I have noticed how much fear dictates my daily life, it shows up when I am practicing yoga- I’m scared I could hurt myself,
We can all be crippled by fear and doubt at some stage of our lives. It often occurs when something happens and we feel we
In my work with women certain themes stand out- it doesn’t matter who they are or what they do most women undervalue themselves, they take
Unfortunately, the parenting journey is full of opportunities to make mistakes and to feel like you are making a mess out of your kids, in
I have a healthy respect for anyone choosing to raise kids consciously in today’s world. In my experience to raise children consciously has required a
News Articles
Camp TANGO (Together Achieving New Goals and Opportunities) is a recovery camp that supports children, adolescents and young adults who have experienced life-changing injury, medical conditions and trauma. In collaboration with EATA graduates, over two days participants took part in a wide range of meaningful activities.
One afternoon at the Riding for the Disabled NSW Ryde Centre in Sydney, RDA coach Sue Sellar was finding that her day wasn’t running how it typically did. Her client, a young adult girl with a number of complex issues refused to ride her horse. Read how this moment turned into her "light bulb moment" and led her to EATA.
Like many students who have walked through EATA’s paddocks, Natasha Whitwell’s journey into equine assisted mental health began when she started to question what would come next in life. In this article, Natasha shares how her love for horses and the need for change, led her to EATA's training and running her own successful practice.
Hear from the organisers of EATA's weekend fundraiser for Animal Therapies Limited (ATL). This annual event began out of the growing demand for animal-assisted services as people increasingly turn to animals and alternative therapies to help with mental health challenges. Learn how this event supports local communities.
Building a safe place to welcome clients in the presence of animals and nature has always been a dream of Bluey Gilkes, and for the past 18 months she has been living that dream each day. See how Bluey’s participation in EATA’s Counselling Course, specialising in Equine Assisted Mental Health, made her dream a reality.
In this insightful webinar for The Horses and Humans Research Foundation (HHRF), Jane Faulkner shares insights into how equine-assisted practices support somatic awareness, self-trust and authenticity, helping individuals reconnect with themselves through the healing power of horse-human relationships.
Sarah Camille understands how military life can profoundly impact the mental health of serving members, their partners and families. As a defence partner, Sarah has observed how PTSD, trauma and chronic stress can manifest within the veteran and defence communities.