Equine Services
As prey animals, horses are a lot like traumatized children; their survival depends on heightened awareness and knowing who to trust. That’s why working with horses offers a great opportunity for practicing parenting skills that are critical to developing a sense of safety and creating a healthy, healing home environment for children who have survived trauma. Caregivers learn and practice essential skills for managing challenging, trauma-based behaviors. Each 4-hour workshop will include experiential activities with horses to practice skills and perspectives that caregivers can take home and apply directly to developing a sense of safety and creating a healthy, healing home environment for children in care.
“My day with a rescued mustang taught me more about myself and my kids than I ever expected. By learning to read his non-verbal communication, I was able to know what made him scared and what made him feel safe.”
Caregivers can attend one or attend all of the workshops in any order. We encourage you to attend with a spouse, partner, or other adult involved in caring for your kids. You’ll earn 4 hours of continuing education for each workshop. Workshops are limited to 14 participants and are held at Groundwork Ranch in Louisville. These workshops are ONLY for caregivers. No riding is involved and no equine experience is necessary. No childcare is available onsite. Each workshop includes a light lunch.