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Equine Assisted Growth and Learning Association
The Equine
Assisted Growth and Learning Association is a non-profit organization developed
to address the need for resources, education, and professionalism in the field
of Equine Assisted Psychotherapy.
Creating a more professional field and promoting
it to the general public is a large task. EAGALA strives to educate the public
that EAP is more than horsemanship and riding classes.
EAGALA aims to get professionals in the clinical
and human development fields to accept EAP as a valid and effective approach,
and to actively use it with their clientele. This benefits those in the equine
fields by opening up greater possibilities for doing what they love, namely
working with horses. This benefits those in the clinical and human development
fields by providing a powerful, effective, interesting, and fun therapeutic
alternative. Most of all, this benefits the clients and participants, because,
as those of us working in the field see all the time, it works! The growth and
learning of all involved is intense and rewarding.
The mission of EAGALA is to promote, educate,
and provide standards of practice, ethics, and safety in the field of EAP. This
will be accomplished through the following objectives:
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Establishing set standards of practice,
ethics, and safety for the field of EAP
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Providing trainings for certification in
the field of EAP
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Conducting annual conferences for the
purpose of education and networking
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Promoting the field of EAP as a
legitimate and effective mode of therapy and treatment for at-risk
populations
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Providing educational, training, and
support resources, such as books, videos, tapes, and web sites
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Publishing a monthly newsletter for
associates
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Establishing EAP as a course of study in
universities and colleges
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Supporting the establishment of EAP
organizations for the purpose of working with at-risk youth and families
around the world
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Conducting research on the effectiveness
of EAP
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Providing affordable and adequate
liability insurance
Send inquiries to:
EAGALA P.O. Box 993 Santaquin, Utah 84655
Toll free: 1-877-858-4600 Direct phone: (801) 754-0607 Fax:(801) 754-0853
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