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Welcome to our workshops and services listing!
Upcoming workshops are listed following our Open House and
non-profit information.
Rates for individual sessions follow workshop listings.
The workshop schedule is frequently updated, so please check
back for additions.
Scroll down for
details on Leigh's UK workshops and for HEAL Facilitator
Training!
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important source of support for low income clients
to access EFP and for the continuation of HEAL's
research into EFP for treating PTSD. Donations
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4-month
professional
training program
June 15-20, 2009
October 12-17, 2009
onsite instruction weeks;
4-month program includes distance learning
and & individualized consultation
Counselor CEU's available
thru
NASW-WA or CA BBS
For details including application criteria contact
Kathleen Ingram at
kathygram@cox.net
or call 520-322-5949 |
HEAL
Facilitator Training Program
for
Equine-Facilitated Learning (EFL)
with Kathleen Barry Ingram, MA
& Leigh Shambo, MSW, LMHC
A program for counselors, teachers,
and coaches (including equestrian professionals) who
are looking for practical training and experience
for developing Equine Facilitated Learning programs.
The FTP consists of 2
weeks (6 days each) of on-site instruction as well
as individual and group study assignments which will
help prepare students to facilitate horse activities
in a way that optimizes relational ability,
emotional well-being, and empowerment.
Upon fulfillment of
graduation requirements students will be provided
with an individual, strength-based evaluation and a
certificate of program completion. Students will be
able to list themselves as graduates of the HEAL
Facilitator Training Program for Equine-Facilitated
Learning. Prerequisite is a 3-day workshop
with HEAL, Epona or Kathleen Ingram.
CEU's for counselors
and therapists through NASW-WA and CA-BBS
$6000/ 4-month learning program;
discount for EFP/L practitioner teams.
limited to 12 participants
applications being accepted |
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Lecture
July
5,
2009
www.eastwestbookshop.com |
Knowing Your Herd: Horse Wisdom for Humans
East West Bookshop in Seattle, WA
Come meet Leigh
Shambo and learn about Equine-Facilitated Learning
and the HEAL approach to relationships. |
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3-day Workshop
July
24-26, 2009
Chehalis, WA
Contact
HEAL
(360)266-0778
events@humanequinealliance.org |
Energy and Grace: Human and Horse
With Leigh Shambo & Kathleen Barry
Ingram
www.sacredplaceofpossibility.com
This popular workshop
goes in depth on the energetic aspects of
relationship building with horses. Learn energy
awareness and practical energetic management for
almost any situation with horses and with people. You
will learn about horse and human energy fields and
boundaries, how to protect and clarify your
energetic field and how to communicate energetically
We will incorporate the ancient Chinese practice of
Qi Gong as part of our experiential practice and
lots of horse play!
CE credits for
counselors and therapists through NASW-WA and CA-BBS
An Epona approved workshop.
$675/3 days, lunch included
No Riding
Enrollment limited to 14 participants |
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Demonstration & Lecture
August 12-15, 2009
Munster, Germany
www.DKThR.de |
The XIII International Congress of Therapeutic
Riding
Leigh Shambo will
present results of her "Pilot Study on
Equine-Facilitated Psychotherapy for Trauma-Related
Disorders" and will be giving demonstrations of the
HEAL approach to trauma treatment with EFP at this
international conference on therapeutic riding.
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3-day Workshop
August 21-23, 2009
Cornwall, England
Contact Rebecca Lobb
Tel: 01208 832342
rebeccalobb@aol.com
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Energy and Grace: The Horse-Human Connection
This popular workshop
goes in depth on the energetic aspects of
relationship building with horses. Learn energy
awareness and practical energetic management for
almost any situation with horses and with people. You
will learn about horse and human energy fields and
boundaries, how to protect and clarify your
energetic field and how to communicate energetically
We will incorporate the ancient Chinese practice of
Qi Gong as part of our experiential practice and
lots of horse play!
An Epona approved workshop
£495/person, £475 for 2 or more Lunch Provided
No Riding
Enrollment limited to 12 participants |
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3-day Workshop
August 26-28, 2009
Newtown, Wales
Contact Upper Camnant
Center
Julie McKeown
Tel: 01597 840456
julie@sorath.co.uk
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Horse-Human
Connection: Equine-Assisted Psychotherapy and
Learning
This popular
beginning workshop for counselors, educators and all
horse lovers will explain the basics of what
Equine-Assisted Psychotherapy and Learning is all
about. The HEAL approach offers new paradigms
in mind-body awareness to promote human healing,
personal growth and a reverent and effective
approach to the equestrian arts that actually
enhance your relationship with the horse!
An Epona approved workshop.
£495/person, £470/when registered for Advanced
Invisible Horsemanship™
(Aug 29 & 30)
Lunch Provided
No
Riding
Enrollment limited to 12 participants |
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2-day Workshop
August 29 & 30, 2009
Newtown, Wales
Contact Upper Camnant
Center
Julie McKeown
Tel: 01597 840456
julie@sorath.co.uk
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Advanced Invisible Horsemanship™
This workshop will
provide more depth and advanced exercises, such as
horse dancing and journey ride, allowing
participants to explore richer levels of mind-body
awareness to promote human healing, growth and a
reverent and effective approach to the equestrian
arts. For those who have already completed a
HEAL or Epona introductory class.
An Epona approved workshop.
£330/person, £315/when registered for Horse-Human
Connection (Aug 26-28)
Lunch Provided
Riding
Optional
Enrollment limited to 12 participants |
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3-day Workshop
September 5-7, 2009
Pawling, NY
Contact Equine Energetix
Tel: (212) 477-4475
events@equineenergetix.com
Register online at
www.equineenergetix.com |
Advanced Equine-Facilitated Psychotherapy: Healing
complex PTSD
Advanced workshop
for EFP practitioners and all who are interested in
how horses can help trauma survivors heal. Learn to
make use of the natural resonance that often occurs
between horses and trauma survivors, and see how
horses teach affective/somatic self-regulation,
boundary, and healthy ego strength. Recognize
intuitive gifts in trauma survivors and help them
distinguish these from symptoms. Exercises and
methods in the HEAL Approach that are tailored for
trauma recovery. Leigh will also cover research
models for EFP with trauma survivors.
CE credits for
counselors and therapists through NASW-WA
$900/person by
Aug. 15th
$1,000/person after Aug. 15th
includes lunch
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3-day Workshop
October 2-4, 2009
Chehalis, WA
Contact
HEAL
(360)266-0778
events@humanequinealliance.org
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The Horse-Human
Connection: Focus on Overcoming Fear
A special version
of our popular workshop for counselors, educators
and all horse lovers will focus specifically on
overcoming fear (riding-related or more general) and
self-doubt. The HEAL approach offers new
paradigms in mind-body awareness to promote human
healing, personal growth and a reverent and
effective approach to the equestrian arts and offers
approaches to working with fear in ways that
actually enhance your relationship with the horse!
CE credits for
counselors and therapists through NASW-WA and CA-BBS
$620/person
Lunch Provided
Riding Optional
Enrollment limited to 12 participants |
2009
discounts on workshop registration for workshops held at the
HEAL Center:
5% discount for 2 or more participants signing up together.
5% discount for registering more than one month in advance.
Register
on-line, by phone (360)266-0778 or by emailing
events@humanequinealliance.org
We
welcome inquiries about hosting a workshop or clinic in your
area!
Individual
Services
with Leigh Shambo, MSW, LMHC
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Equine-Facilitated Psychotherapy &
Learning (EFP/L)
Therapy
Available at
HEAL sites in Olympia and Chehalis,
WA. Ongoing sessions scheduled weekly or
semi-monthly, following an initial assessment and
treatment planning session. Depression and anxiety,
trauma recovery, spiritual emergence, and
other issues. Youth and adults, families.
Customized formats to fit individual situation.
Please call Leigh Shambo at (360)266-0778 for
personalized planning or email
leigh@humanequinealliance.org .
Education
Equine-facilitated learning for
personal
growth and for professionals interested in the field
of equine-facilitated therapy and learning.
Introductory and advanced facilitation skills
training for those
interested in working with horses in the human
services field or healing arts. Integrate
therapeutic, educational and horse skills while
visioning your growth into this exciting new field!
Phone consultation with Leigh
Shambo is available by appointment.
50% deposit
required on initial individual session. |
Per hour $120
Standard session
2 hours ~ $240
Intensive session
4 hours
$480
A good way to start therapy with
an introduction to the HEAL approach.
Insurance may
reimburse for approved therapy
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Equestrian
consultation, coaching & training
** Bring your own horse or use a HEAL lesson
horse
** Sessions at your farm can be arranged for a
travel fee.
Invisible
Horsemanship
integrates the Epona method, transformational ground
training, and equestrian coaching under saddle.
It’s a powerful blend that builds a deep bond of
connection and friendship while empowering you as a
trusted leader in the riding relationship. The
results will amaze you and delight your horse!
This healing
approach to horsemanship opens new doors of personal
growth and spiritual exploration, with your horse
serving as a mirror and a guide. Learn to use your
innate intuition, sensitivity and empower your own
sense of 'feel'.
Custom packages
that include follow up coaching and rates for
private groups are available by arrangement.
HEAL is located
approximately halfway between Seattle and Portland,
OR.
50% deposit
required on initial individual session. |
Standard session
1-1/2 hours
$180
Sessions will
include intuitive, reflective, ground training or
riding practice with horses.
Intensive session
4 hours
$480
A good way to learn the HEAL
approach. An economical option for those
coming from further away.
Lessons
$60 per 1/2 hour

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Cancellation Policy:
If a schedule change is requested more than 30 days in
advance of a session, the deposit will be transferred to
another date less a $50 processing fee. Within 14 days of
the scheduled date the deposit becomes non-refundable, with
exceptions made for travel conditions or medical emergencies
(in which case the deposit will be applied to a rescheduled
date). If a program or reserved date is cancelled by HEAL,
any deposits paid will be refunded in full.
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Workshop space is limited
to ensure personal attention. Reserve your space
now!
To register
or for more information, contact HEAL
events@humanequinealliance.org
Questions for Leigh Shambo may be sent to
leigh@humanequinealliance.org
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