Supporting Veterans Through Equine-Assisted Services Across the United States and internationally, Eagala-trained professionals are helping create meaningful opportunities for Veterans to reconnect, engage, grow, and experience support through experiential work with horses. Through strategic partnerships, grant-funded initiatives, and a growing network of culturally competent military programs, Eagala continues expanding access to equine-assisted services for Veterans, active-duty military personnel, and military families. The Eagala Model provides a team-based, experiential framework grounded in professionalism, ethical practice, and authentic interaction with horses. Programs may support participants through personal growth, community connection, confidence-building, emotional awareness, resilience, and other human development outcomes. Veteran-Focused InitiativesSince ________, Eagala-affiliated Veteran-focused initiatives have:
Eagala Military Services DesignationOur Military Services Designation raises the bar for equine-assisted psychotherapy for active military, reserves, veterans, and their families. The Eagala Military Services Designation is unique in the equine-assisted therapy world. With the Eagala Model as the foundation, Eagala Military Services providers are specially credentialed with a deep understanding of military culture and life Apply for Designation
Find Help HereLooking for Eagala model equine-assisted psychotherapy and personal development services? Use the search tool to find a program globally that meets your needs. You can search by location with advanced search options such as equine-assisted psychotherapy services offered or other special designations. Find Help HereWhy Is Eagala Right for Veterans and Military Families?Unique Qualities of Horses Speed Emotional BreakthroughsThis is especially true for those suffering from PTSD. That’s because these highly attuned animals offer safe reflection and compelling feedback for fears and anxieties military clients may be facing. In the hands of a skilled treatment team, the horses’ unique sensitivity can help clients understand their own internal processes more readily than hours of talk therapy. Herd Dynamics Can Help Clients Understand Their Own LivesObserving the dynamics of a herd of horses can help clients better understand the dynamics of their own family, military unit and community and provide another positive model for fostering collaboration, support and trust. The horses provide an emotionally safe way to work through and strengthen relationships in life — whether it be with others, the environment, beliefs, or themselves. Foster Resilience in Times of High StressThe Eagala Military Services approach is based on experience and doing. The treatment sessions re-create life experiences, including those involving frustrations, high stress and relationship problems. This provides opportunities for service members and their families to re-discover their resources and strengths to overcome obstacles in a new context of civilian life after deployment and/or military service. Break Through Barriers to CareClients experience activities with horses that remove much of the perceived stigma associated with traditional talk therapy treatment methods. When treatment is about doing, it’s more engaging, and engagement increases impact. Find Real World Solutions to the Toughest ChallengesClients find their own solutions to the struggles in their lives. Under the direction of an Eagala Military Services Treatment Team, clients build on their resilience and learn through self-discovery the changes they need to make in order to be more successful in both military and civilian life. |
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