A young man experiencing the benefits of equine therapy

Benefits of Equine Therapy for Teens

Added ByFoothills at Red Oak RecoveryFoothills at Red Oak RecoveryMeet The Editorial TeamPublished: February 14, 2024Updated: February 15, 2024There are many tools for helping teens in crisis, and some have four legs. The National Library of Medicine reports that clinical trials on animal-assisted therapy confirm that working with animals, including horses, offers mental and behavioral…

a teen learns coping skills in equine therapy

Coping Skills You Learn in Equine Therapy

Added ByFoothills at Red Oak RecoveryFoothills at Red Oak RecoveryMeet The Editorial TeamAuthored ByDoug CarterDoug Carter read morePublished: November 13, 2021Updated: November 19, 2021Alternative and experiential treatments for health and well-being are increasingly popular, including among teenagers. Whether a teen is struggling with an eating disorder, substance abuse, social media, video games, or co-occurring disorders,…

a teen benefits from equine therapy

What Happens During Equine Therapy?

Added ByFoothills at Red Oak RecoveryFoothills at Red Oak RecoveryMeet The Editorial TeamPublished: July 13, 2021Updated: July 21, 2021Equine therapy is one option and type of teen therapy that clients may consider when looking for substance abuse treatment. Substance use disorders come in many forms. However, animal caretaking through equine therapy helps teach responsibility, awareness,…