Brisbane Equine Assisted Therapy

10/02/2025

Hi everyone, it's not too late to register for tomorrow's workshop here's the link with more details:

https://rewilding.au/rewilding-youth

If you can't make it live you can pre-submit questions and you'll have access to the recording.

Hope to see you there!

30/01/2025

Calling nature based and equine assisted therapists and learning practitioners.

Working with Children and Adolescents in Nature Based Therapies Workshop

I’ve developed this workshop following a really clear emerging need in my sessions supervising other practitioners. I often find working with young people falling into one of two categories. One is feeling concerned they’re not making enough progress with young clients because they focus is working relationally and meeting the child needs and interests in the moment during a session. The second, is those that have busy young people want to ensure they are well prepared for sessions and spend a lot of time planning lots of ‘doing’ activities in preparation. Now there’s nothing inherently wrong with either of these categories, or where you sit on the sliding scape in between, (I liken it to the psychopath test- if you’re worried about being a psychopath you’re definitely not a psychopath! and if you’re worried about being a bad practitioner you’re most likely not a bad practitioner!)

However, it can be really challenging to balance working in a way that is relational, meeting the child in the moment, and flexible to the needs and figures of interest of the child, while also feeling like you are making progress towards the therapeutic or learning goals. In my practice I have developed a simple blueprint that supports practitioners to gain confidence and competence in striking this important balance when working with young people.

As a teacher and school leader for over 10 years, a psychologist, trainer and supervisor of equine and nature based therapy programs, I’m super passionate about supporting practitioners to develop the planning and reflective practice skills.

Join me in this workshop and I’ll share with you the blueprint are use both proactively and reflectively in developing my intervention plans when working with children and adolescents. A workbook to use in your own practice and recording of the training is included, along with 12 months access to the recording if you can’t make the live workshop. There will be Q&A, my own case studies and some really actionable tools to implement in your practice.

If you would like some support developing your confidence and skills in your ability to work flexibly, responsively and effectively with young people, I’d love for you to join me in this 2 hour workshop.

If you can’t join live, you will have on demand access to the recording and workbook, and are welcome to presubmit questions for the Q&A section.

Price: $298 inclusive of workbook, 1 year access to the recording and certificate of completion.

To register follow this link: https://rewilding.mykajabi.com/offers/bJSLgoD2

Feel free to email me at hello@rewilding.au with any questions.

Look forward to seeing you there!

03/04/2024

We still have a couple of spaces available in our group running Thursday 11th April. Please message us to book a spot.

Bookings now open!

Send us a message or email us to secure your child's place.

26/03/2024

Bookings now open!

Send us a message or email us to secure your child's place.

02/02/2024

We have a new easy-to-access, and affordable group program run by psychologists with the support of our horses in a nature-based setting.

This group will support young people to develop evidence-based skills and tools to help them confidently overcome school-based challenges.

Our therapists are skilled in working with young people who may be anxious or reluctant to engage in groups or traditional therapy, we offer a no-pressure setting in which young people can choose how actively they participate in the session while gaining valuable skills and spending time with our herd.

Send a message with your email or comment below and we’ll send you more details.

08/11/2023

14/09/2023

School Holiday Group Programs Term 3 Holiday

Thursday 21st September 10am - 12pm

We have small group sessions available for clients ages 9-16 years. We welcome current clients and new referrals to these groups.

The cost is $190 and we are able to support self and plan- and plan-managed NDIS participants along with privately funded participants.

The groups are kept small and fun and provide an opportunity to build skills, make friends and spend time in nature with horses.

No previous horse experience is required and no riding is involved.

If you have a young person interested in attending, please email:

admin@brisbaneequineassistedtherapy.net.au for more details and a registration form.

06/09/2023

Our popular After- School Group Therapy programs are open for registration for Term 4.

The groups will run on a Monday afternoon from week 1-8 of Term 4 from 4-5 p.m. at our practice close to Morayfield/ Caboolture.

We carefully match small groups based on age and needs to create a meaningful and safe experience for participants.

Blending evidence-based therapeutic modalities with equine, nature and craft activities, we support young people to develop and practice skills for life through our Horse Wisdom programs.

No horse riding is involved.

For a registration form, please email:

admin@brisbaneequineassistedtherapy.net.au

or click the following link:

https://brisbaneequineassistedtherapy.net.au/horse-wisdom-groups

or call 0426 967 408 to discuss your needs further.

Founded in evidence-based therapeutic practices and delivered by our team of specialist and experienced teachers and mental health practitioners, our Horse Wisdom® Program groups create a safe space for young people to explore big feelings and develop skills for life.  

03/08/2023

We are hiring!

https://www.seek.com.au/job/69078387?type=standard =15d647a33f400d90dff2764588a282e269924905

Are you a Psychologist looking for a clinic room with a view?

We have an exciting opportunity for a Psychologist to join our small team at Brisbane Equine Assisted Therapy.

Are you looking for a clinic room with a view? We are seeking a Psychologist to join our small friendly team at our boutique clinic near Morayfield.

02/07/2023

Exciting opportunity horse hand / working student.

Brisbane Equine Assisted Therapy has an exciting opportunity for the right person. We are looking for a volunteer horse assistant or working student to join our team.

This role is best suited so someone who loves being around horses and has some horse experience. We work with our horses in a unique and ethical way meaning we require a kind, patient attitude and an openness to learn our way of interacting with the herd. You will need to be able to follow instructions and work independently with a range of horses and ponies.

This role does not include being involved in any equine assisted therapy sessions or interacting with clients, the focus is on caring for the horses (washing, grooming and opportunities for the right person to do some training with the horses, no riding). Initially looking for someone available for 3 hours on a Saturday morning or 2-3 hours on a weekday afternoon.

Please email an expression of interest outlining your experience and why you would be interested in this opportunity to:

heather@brisbaneequineassistedtherapy.net.au

08/06/2023

Group Programs are back for School Holidays and Term 3!

1 or 2 day School Holiday Group programs Tuesday and Wednesday 9.30am-12.30pm . Groups for ages 8-16 years

Thursday Afternoon Horse Wisdom Groups ( 4-5pm Weekly, 8 week course)

New: Saturday Horse Wisdom Groups (fortnightly, 9-11am 3 week course)

More details on our website: https://brisbaneequineassistedtherapy.net.au/horse-wisdom-groups

Or contact us on 0426967408 or admin@brisbaneequineassistedtherapy.net.au