04/12/2025
Continuing the series on how I have grown, learning Equine Assisted Psychotherapy (EAP) skills. My first post of this series I talked about facing fears which EAP has totally helped me do.
Another skill I have learned is how important it can be to slow everything down. Horses communicate through their bodies and movement and it takes our attention and tuning in to see and hear what they are trying to tell us.
Slowing down in human communication is just as important. And when conversations are challenging because of strong emotions, it’s even more imperative to slow down. When we feel our heart rate start to rise, notice our voices getting louder, these are cues to slow everything down.
I may even say, wow I can hear my voice raising, I’m starting to get upset. Can we slow down for a minute? This can be a cue to all involved to take a breath and pay attention to what we are feeling. At this point you can all work together to slow down or even begin again If needed.
Working with horses and EAP have taught me this and it has been invaluable in my human and horse relationships. Slow down, pay attention to body language, tune in, and connect. These are all a part of building healthy relationships. ❤️🐴😊
