There are many types of therapy available for those who need help to recover from substance use disorders and other mental health concerns. Equine therapy is one approach that uses horses to help people heal both physically and emotionally. For teens at Foothills at Red Oak Recovery who are working to overcome addiction and build a foundation for a sober future, equine therapy can provide an ideal way to help them learn new skills and develop a stronger sense of self.
Discover how our equine therapy program in North Carolina can help your teen heal from addiction and begin to build a sober future.
What Is Equine Therapy?
Equine therapy, also known as equine-assisted therapy, is a type of therapy that uses horses to help people heal from physical, mental, and emotional challenges. This type of therapy can be beneficial for people of all ages, but it is often used to help children and teens who are struggling with issues like anxiety, depression, or substance use disorders.
Interacting with horses can help people learn how to develop better communication skills, set boundaries, and build trust. These are all important skills for teens in recovery from addiction.
Therapists can use equine therapy to observe how their clients interact with the horses. These interactions help the therapists study mental patterns and behaviors displayed by the participants. Mental health, family therapy, group therapy, and individualized therapy can be combined with equine therapy to help the client overcome negative behaviors from substance abuse.
The Benefits of Equine Therapy
There are many benefits of equine therapy. Equine therapy can help improve the self-esteem of clients. Individuals with emotional issues from substance abuse can heal by interacting with the horse. Clients learn problem-solving skills and how to work with others and learn how to control impulsive behaviors and other behaviors by learning how to work with the therapy horses. Equine therapy allows participants to interact with animals they may not otherwise work with. They also learn how to work and connect with these gentle beasts through their treatment.
What Equine Therapy Is Typically Used For
Equine therapy is often used to help treat conditions like:
- Anxiety disorders
- Depression
- Eating disorders
- PTSD
- Substance abuse and addiction
Equine therapy can help people of all ages, but it is often used to help children and teens who are struggling with these issues. If your teen is working to overcome an addiction, equine therapy can be a valuable part of their treatment plan.
Why Equine Therapy at Foothills at Red Oak Recovery?
The equine therapy benefits from our program are designed to help your teen overcome substance abuse and other conditions and to help get them on the road to success. We are devoted to redefining the clinical experience through our equine therapy and other therapies we have available to our clients and their families. Our adolescent program for boys is located in beautiful Ellenboro, NC.
We offer recovery programs for teen boys ages 14-17 years old for substance abuse treatment, trauma treatment, disordered eating treatment, mental health treatment, and process addiction treatment.
Our services include:
- Psychological testing
- Family therapy
- Continued education
- Group therapy
- Individual therapy
Our services are under the Red Oak Recovery umbrella. Our main focus is on the education of our clients. Please contact us and visit our website for more information on equine therapy.
Reach Out to Foothills at Red Oak Recovery Today
Make an appointment with us at Foothills at Red Oak Recovery to get your child started on an equine therapy treatment plan. Substance abuse does not have to control your life any longer. Get help by seeking out an established drug rehab center. Call us at 866.300.5275 to get your treatment plan started right away.
