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The Power of the Human-Equine Relationship in Counseling

9/26/2022

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Equines are naturally empathetic, recognize human emotional states to understand what someone is feeling or experiencing, and respond accordingly! Feedback from equines is non-judgmental and authentic. Their inability to deceive allows for a natural connection between client and equine.

How do equines recognize human emotions?
Clients and equines communicate in ways beyond talking - together they co-create a relationship based on touch and body language. Equines perceive and respond to human emotion by reading a person's tone of voice, facial expressions, body language, and scent.
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How do interactions with equines help clients?
Interactions with equines lead to positive outcomes for humans. These interactions may reduce blood pressure and heart rate while increasing social connection hormones like oxytocin and decreasing stress hormones like cortisol.
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  • Home
  • About Us
    • Our History and Future
    • The S.T.E.P.S. Model
    • Our Location
    • Our People
    • Meet the Equines
    • By the Numbers
    • STEPS In the News
    • Upcoming Events
    • Contact Us
  • Services
    • Who We Serve >
      • North Texas Community
      • Veterans & Military
      • At-Risk Youth
    • Programs >
      • Equine Assisted Counseling & Psychotherapy >
        • Adults
        • Adolescents
        • Children - Play Therapy
        • Group Counseling
      • Therapeutic Horsemanship
      • Equine Assisted Wellness
    • Client Information >
      • Current Client Portal
      • Client FAQs
    • Grant-Funded Services >
      • Military Residents & Families
      • Youth with Disabilities
    • Training for Professionals >
      • Professional Referrals
  • Why Horses?
    • Success Stories
  • Donations
    • Ways to Give
    • Equine Sponsorship
    • Why Donate to STEPS?
    • Donor FAQ
    • Our Wishlist
    • In Kind Donations
    • Gift of Time
    • Corporate Sponsorship
  • Blog
  • DONATE NOW