Horses as Partners in Children's Mental Health: Exploring Equine-Assisted Therapy with Sue Mcintosh

In this episode of the Child Psych Podcast, Tammy Schamuhn interviews Sue McIntosh, a pioneer in equine-assisted therapy. They discuss the transformative power of horses in therapeutic settings, particularly for children facing trauma and emotional challenges. Sue shares her journey into this field, the importance of creating safety in therapy, and how horses can help regulate the nervous system. The conversation also delves into attachment theory and its relevance in equine therapy, highlighting the relational nature of both horses and humans.

Sue's website is full of free resources and is fantastic: https://healinghooves.ca/author/suemcintosh/

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