at the Ligonier Therapeutic Center
24 Stom Rd Ligonier, PA 15658
Equine Assisted Programs for Body, Mind, and Soul
Because horses teach you about yourself through honest and non-judgmental feedback, which helps you grow more aware, motivated, and confident.
Why Horses?
EQuine AffectSM EAL: A team with a Mental Health Facilitator, Equine Specialist and horses teach clients to explore emotional intelligence "EQ" through fun challenges that promote a growth mindset and connection with others, horses, and themselves. Equine Assisted Growth & Learning (EAGALA) & OK Corral Certified Teams
Scarlet is our Team Member known by both her gentleness and strength. She also helps check the mail.
STAT® Therapy & Learning Program
STAT® Physical, Occupational, and Speech Therapy
Adolescents and Adults
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Vestibular (Physical Therapy)
Concussion and Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI) recovery while on a therapy horse under the guidance of a Physical Therapist.
Hippotherapy
Physical Therapists use the movements of a horse for carefully graded motor and sensory input. This helps clients with diagnosed medical, sensory challenges, and psychological conditions improve physical strength, coordination, balance, confidence, and quality of life. Why is it called Hippotherapy? Hippo is the Greek word for Horse!
Occupational Therapy and Speech Therapy
Occupational and Speech Therapists provide therapy with the assistance of horses.
STAT® Learning Programs
Equine Assisted Learning Programs for Children and Teens
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STAT®'s EQuine AffectSM Program
Equine Assisted Learning Program for children and teens to explore emotional intelligence (EQ) in a six week program that meets once a week alongside horses and mini-donkeys.
STAT®'s "Stable Thinking for Stable Living" Program
Equine Assisted Learning Program about taking care of self, others, and horses. Meets once a week for six weeks. Learn about mindfulness, mucking stalls, and caring for horses. Individual or group classes.
STAT® Inc. Provides Trauma Informed Learning Programs
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STAT® Inc. Trauma Informed Learning Program
Equine Assisted Learning Programs for Children and Teens
STAT®'s L.O.V.E.S Program
Equine Assisted Trauma Informed Learning program for adolescents survivors of human trafficking and trauma. Six weeks of L.O.V.E.S:
Learning, Observing, Valuing, Exploring and Strengthening.
STAT® Inc. Learning Adult Programs
Equine Assisted Learning for Veterans and Service Members
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STAT®'s EQuine AffectSM
Come out and experience our curriculum based learning program that explores emotional intelligence (EQ) in a six week program that meets once a week alongside horses and mini-donkeys. Individual or group classes. Class costs are completely covered by the the VA Adaptive Sports grant.
STAT®'s "Stable Thinking for Stable Living"
Explore our equine assisted learning program about taking care of self, others, and horses. Meets once a week for six weeks. Learn about mindfulness, mucking stalls, and caring for horses. Individual or group classes. Class costs are completely covered by the VA Adaptive Sports grant.
STAT® Inc. Psychotherapy Adult Programs
Equine Assisted Therapy for Veterans and Service Members
Equine Assisted Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing Therapy (EMDR) Protocol. This therapy is done as an adjunct to your current psychotherapy. Take charge of your healing journey using the eight phases of EMDR with horses and mini-donkeys. 1-hour to 90 minutes for individuals. Session costs are covered by the VA Adaptive Sports grant.
O.K. Corral "Red" Crisis Series
Explore equine assisted methods to help improve coping skills and emotional safety through horse herd connection. 2-hours for small groups or 1-hour for individuals. Session costs are covered by the VA Adaptive Sports grant.
Explore your healing journey alongside horses to heal from distress and trauma. Horses will guide you in an unscripted personalized journey of meaning in a safe and non-judgmental space. 2-hours for small groups or 1-hour for individuals. Session costs are covered by the VA Adaptive Sports grant.
A referral from your mental health provider is required along with a screening interview to ensure a good fit for programming.
STAT® Inc. Learning Programs
Equine Assisted Programs for Adults
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STAT®'s EQuine AffectSM
Equine Assisted Learning (EAL) program program to explore emotional intelligence (EQ) in a six week program that meets once a week alongside horses and mini-donkeys. Individual or group classes. Can also be designed for Corporate Team Building.
STAT®'s "Stable Thinking for Stable Living"
Equine Assisted Learning (EAL) program about taking care of self, others, and horses. Meets once a week for six weeks. Learn about mindfulness, mucking stalls, and caring for horses. Individual or group classes. Can also be designed for Corporate Team Building.
STAT® Inc. Psychotherapy Programs
Equine Assisted Psychotherapy (EAP) for Adolescents and Adults
A referral from your mental health provider is required along with a screening interview to ensure a good fit for programming.
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Equine Assisted Psychotherapy (EAP)
Equine Assisted Psychotherapy (EAP) can be done as an adjunct to current psychotherapy or as a main treatment of mental health needs in some cases. Sessions can help people find their own solutions to challenging issues, grow in resiliency, and find acceptance with themselves and the herd.
Equilateral™ is an Equine Assisted Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing Therapy (EMDR) Protocol
This therapy can be done as an adjunct to current psychotherapy or as a main treatment of trauma. We offer this protocol to children from 11 years old to adults. Our clinical psychologist and equine specialist team are certified in the Equilateral™ Protocol.
STAT® Inc. Learning Programs for Recovery
Equine Assisted Learning for Substance use Disorders
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