Epona Enterprises allows Toni to bring together her two great passions: people and horses. Toni has had a lengthy career working in human resources, health & safety and professional development. She has coached senior executives and supported a diverse range of employees to understand themselves, their impact on others and to navigate the psychological complexities of the workplace.
Toni is registered with the Australian Counselling Association (ACA) and offers a holistic experience in a beautiful setting, with excellent equine facilities and calm, well-trained horses. Toni has an honours degree in psychology, with a special interest in attachment theory and practice.
WHY HORSES
Equine-assisted therapy is an approach that involves interactions between people and horses to promote emotional growth & healing. Horses and humans have long and shared history and recently, have formed partnerships in the therapeutic context. So, how does this work, why does this work, and what does the research say?
Studies have found that equine-assisted therapy and learning can also help improve self-esteem, reduce anxiety and depression, enhance social skills and increase emotional regulation. Many therapists and clients have reported positive experience and benefits from incorporating horses into their therapeutic interventions.
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Equine Assisted therapy + Counselling Armidale
Counselling + Therapy + Mental Health Treatments Armidale