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Welcome to EAGALA
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
Also see Equine Assisted Growth and Development Seminars at: http://www.eagads.com/
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 equine@eagala.org
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