S.T.E.P.S. With Horses
  • Home
  • About Us
    • Contact
    • Our History and Future
    • Our Location
    • Our People
    • Meet the Equines
    • By the Numbers
    • STEPS In the News
  • Our Services
    • The S.T.E.P.S. Model
    • Who We Serve >
      • North Texas Community
      • Veterans & Military
      • At-Risk Youth
    • Our Programs >
      • Equine Assisted Counseling & Psychotherapy >
        • Individual Counseling >
          • Adults
          • Adolescents
          • Children - Play Therapy
        • Group Counseling
      • Therapeutic Horsemanship
      • Equine Assisted Wellness
    • Client Information >
      • Client FAQs
      • Professional Referrals
    • Training for Professionals
  • Why Horses?
  • Success Stories
  • Donate
    • Donate NOW!
    • Ways to Give
    • Equine Sponsorship
    • Why Donate to STEPS?
    • Donor FAQ
    • In Kind Donations
    • Gift of Time
    • Corporate Sponsorship
  • Blog

By the Numbers*

*(Based on 2014-2021 data from Dr. Sheade's, STEPS Executive Director, private practice)
8,000+ 
 Individual Equine Assisted Counseling sessions completed

400+ 
Unique clients served

~50 
Potential clients are on a wait-list for services

5 out of 6  
Clients on wait-list need financial assistance to receive services
​
Picture

Does Equine Assisted Counseling Work?

Picture
Picture
90% 
Of children/teens with emotional and/or behavioral problems get better


82% 
Of military veterans with diagnosed posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) experience improvement
(in comparison to 50-60% who improve using other office-based, evidence-based therapies)


11% 
Of military veterans drop out before completing 8 or more Equine Assisted Counseling sessions
(in comparison to 20-50% who drop out from other office-based, evidenced-based therapies)

Data collected using clinical mental health assessments. Posttraumatic stress is measured using the PTSD Checklist (PCL-5).

What do Clients Think About Equine Assisted Counseling?

92% of teen/adult clients agree:
  • "I think equine assisted counseling benefits me in ways that traditional office-based counseling cannot."
  • "Equine assisted counseling helped me to think more clearly/accurately to reduce distressing emotions or behaviors."
  • "I prefer counseling with animals involved."
  • "I do not feel judged by the horses."
  • "Equine assisted counseling helped me gain a greater understanding or clearer sense of identity."
  • "I feel accepted by the horses."

100% of parents agree:
  • "The relationship with the horse is an important part of my child’s counseling."
  • "My child does not feel judged by the horses."
  • "My child is making progress towards treatment goals."
    ​
91% of parents agree:
  • "Equine assisted counseling has taught my child one or more strategies to solve or cope with problems."
  • "I think equine assisted counseling benefits my child in ways that traditional office-based counseling cannot."
  • "My child prefers counseling in outdoor settings."
  • "Equine assisted counseling helped my child increase his/her understanding and appreciation of people."
  • "My child prefers counseling with horses involved."
  • "My child prefers counseling to include activities beyond talking."
  • "My child appears to trust the counselor."
  • "My child feels accepted by the horses."
  • "Equine assisted counseling helped my child increase self-confidence or self-esteem."

Mission

To improve the mental health and well-being of military service members and family members, at-risk youth, and others with mental health needs through equine assisted activities and therapies including counseling and psychotherapy, therapeutic activities, education, and community engagement.

Vision

To develop a facility exclusively devoted to professional mental health treatment through equine assisted therapies/activities and long-term mental health support at one location.

Let's stay in touch!


Subscribe to our email list!

* indicates required

Donate to S.T.E.P.S. With Horses

Mailing Address

P.O. Box 123737
Fort Worth, TX 76121

Telephone

682-219-8733

Email

office@stepswithhorses.org
Picture

A Texas Nonprofit Corporation and a 501(c)(3) Tax-Exempt Charitable Organization

Copyright 2021 S.T.E.P.S. With Horses
  • Home
  • About Us
    • Contact
    • Our History and Future
    • Our Location
    • Our People
    • Meet the Equines
    • By the Numbers
    • STEPS In the News
  • Our Services
    • The S.T.E.P.S. Model
    • Who We Serve >
      • North Texas Community
      • Veterans & Military
      • At-Risk Youth
    • Our Programs >
      • Equine Assisted Counseling & Psychotherapy >
        • Individual Counseling >
          • Adults
          • Adolescents
          • Children - Play Therapy
        • Group Counseling
      • Therapeutic Horsemanship
      • Equine Assisted Wellness
    • Client Information >
      • Client FAQs
      • Professional Referrals
    • Training for Professionals
  • Why Horses?
  • Success Stories
  • Donate
    • Donate NOW!
    • Ways to Give
    • Equine Sponsorship
    • Why Donate to STEPS?
    • Donor FAQ
    • In Kind Donations
    • Gift of Time
    • Corporate Sponsorship
  • Blog