Negoitiated Study
SARAH BENNETT-EVANS
SPT
CONTEMPORARY ISSUES IN EQUESTRIAN PSYCHOLOGY
C.W.2. CRITIQUE OF AREAS DISCUSSED IN SEMINAR PRESENTATIONS
INTRODUCTION
This report will discuss the three areas discussed in the seminar presentations given at Northop campus during the month of January 2011.it will discuss the areas highlighted in the seminars, the findings each of the candidates presented and then the additional information found in independent research after the seminar date.
SEMINAR AREA 1. - THE USE OF THE HORSE AS A THERAPY AID.
This presentation was well constructed and ordered. The candidate was well prepared and knew the subject area well. The facts the candidate presented information on the licencing body that governs therapy assisted programs and the positive effects that horses have upon the humans in contact with them. The literature presented showed proof of this through journal articles. Another issue discussed was the effect that the human had upon the horse. The findings the candidate presented indicated that this effect was not as positive for the horse as it was for the human , however it was further noted that much more work has to be done upon this subject to fully evaluate the effects of stress upon the horse during a therapy session. The candidate discussed the different groups of individuals that may benefit from interacting with the horse as a therapy aid and also the groups that may compromise equine welfare. These groups are indicated in their lack of intra personal communication skills and therefore are unable to recognise the subtle cues given by the horse
Upon further investigation it is further evident that humans experience positive outcomes from their interactions with horses. There appears to be much work undertaken into the positive effects that horses have upon humans in all contexts. This can be seen in a research paper by Frewin and Gardiner (2009) in their review of equine assisted psychotherapy, they indicate that
SPT
CONTEMPORARY ISSUES IN EQUESTRIAN PSYCHOLOGY
C.W.2. CRITIQUE OF AREAS DISCUSSED IN SEMINAR PRESENTATIONS
INTRODUCTION
This report will discuss the three areas discussed in the seminar presentations given at Northop campus during the month of January 2011.it will discuss the areas highlighted in the seminars, the findings each of the candidates presented and then the additional information found in independent research after the seminar date.
SEMINAR AREA 1. - THE USE OF THE HORSE AS A THERAPY AID.
This presentation was well constructed and ordered. The candidate was well prepared and knew the subject area well. The facts the candidate presented information on the licencing body that governs therapy assisted programs and the positive effects that horses have upon the humans in contact with them. The literature presented showed proof of this through journal articles. Another issue discussed was the effect that the human had upon the horse. The findings the candidate presented indicated that this effect was not as positive for the horse as it was for the human , however it was further noted that much more work has to be done upon this subject to fully evaluate the effects of stress upon the horse during a therapy session. The candidate discussed the different groups of individuals that may benefit from interacting with the horse as a therapy aid and also the groups that may compromise equine welfare. These groups are indicated in their lack of intra personal communication skills and therefore are unable to recognise the subtle cues given by the horse
Upon further investigation it is further evident that humans experience positive outcomes from their interactions with horses. There appears to be much work undertaken into the positive effects that horses have upon humans in all contexts. This can be seen in a research paper by Frewin and Gardiner (2009) in their review of equine assisted psychotherapy, they indicate that
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