Equine-Assisted Psychotherapy: DBT and Trauma Treatment

Equine-Assisted DBt and Trauma Treatment

We are thrilled to be partnering with Mane Stream, in Oldwick NJ, to provide psychotherapy that includes equine interactions! Located in beautiful Hunterdon County, it is easily accessible from Northern and Central NJ and NYC.

We are currently enrolling for adolescent and adult DBT groups, which will begin March 7, 2025. We have limited spaces available, though will be starting another round of groups in the Fall. Please email Liz@thebtcollective.com for more information about enrolling in EA-DBT groups or individual sessions.

Equine-assisted DBT combines the evidence-based principles of DBT with the presence of horses in a therapeutic, non-traditional setting. DBT focuses on teaching individuals skills to manage complex emotions and regulate behavior, develop interpersonal effectiveness skills, build skills to more effectively tolerate distress, and incorporate mindfulness. Liz is currently developing a manual for DBT with the inclusion of equine interactions.

Including horses into trauma treatment, such as Prolonged Exposure, is also incredibly beneficial, and can help with: facilitating emotional processing, promoting self-awareness, providing the opportunity for metaphorical reflection, allowing oneself to build connection and learn to trust oneself in new experiences and environments, setting boundaries and promoting healthy attachment patterns, building confidence and mastery, and increasing body awareness and mindfulness skills.

Liz is currently enrolled in the University of Denver Equine-Assisted Psychotherapy post-graduate certificate program for Licensed Mental Health Psychotherapists.

Equine-assisted Psychotherapy will be conducted in the same way we provide individual therapy; we will engage in thorough assessment and evaluation, collaborative, individualized treatment planning, and have clear interventions and treatment targets while we work together toward your goals.

For more information about how psychotherapy with equine interactions work, please visit our Blog!