The Equine Healing Collaborative (EHC) was created to provide a path to recovery, self-discovery, personal growth, a re-connection with the natural world, and emotional insight and health through the use of equine assisted psychotherapy.
EHC provides mental health services to all in need, especially underserved communities, including individuals from low socioeconomic backgrounds, survivors of domestic violence/human trafficking, law enforcement, first responders, veterans, educators, refugees, children, adolescents and adults.
We use Equine-Assisted Psychotherapy with rescued horses and donkeys and specifically trained licensed or licensed-eligible psychotherapists and clinical social workers. We hope to raise funds through Santa Cruz Gives to cover 200 therapy sessions.
EHC’s curriculum includes Mindfulness, Metaphor Analysis, Motivational Interviewing, Dialectical Behavioral Therapy and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy. We also provide prevention programs with our miniature horses to schools and libraries, and visit assisted living facilities to provide joy and comfort to residents. All equines are rescued or surrendered, and clients’ recovery is directly associated with the recovery of our equine partners.
I cannot overstate the impact of psychotherapist Jennifer and The Equine Healing Collaborative in transforming my life. With the therapists and horses, I've begun to rebuild my life — finding strength, resilience, and newfound hope.
Anonymous
