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Jackie Ashley, LPC, BC-DMT, AcS, ESMHL

Somatic Psychotherapy with Horses

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    • About Jackie Ashley
    • My Approach
    • Videos
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    • Equine Facilitated Psychotherapy
    • Somatic Psychotherapy
    • Dance and Movement Therapy
    • Supervision / Consultation
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    • Overview of Groups
    • Adult Men’s Group
    • Young Men’s Equine Group
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Equine Facilitated Psychotherapy

Horses in Psychotherapy

Embodiment is the experience of connecting to all five senses, and occupying the body and mind with intention and awareness. In the presence of a horse, we become embodied and our sense perceptions are activated and enlivened. This awakening comes naturally as a response to being in the presence of an animal that can weigh over 1000 pounds and is powerful, strong, beautiful, graceful and gentle.

Horses are incredibly sensitive creatures as they are prey animals. They have evolved to be a part of a herd, to attune to the movement and energy of their herd mates as well as what is happening in the surrounding environments. They are constantly scanning for safety and security within their group. The horses you will meet in our work together will encounter you with these refined perceptions; is this human safe, is their energy grounded or scattered, threatening or open, scared, sad, excited, disinterested or inquisitive.? A horse does not judge us or create opinions about these states but responds to our relationship to these states. Are we embodied in them or trying to present a different facade, unaware of or consciously choosing to repress those feeling states.

Horses also do not judge or hold opinions about the way we look: our weight, our clothing, physical attributes, social status, race ethinicity, sexual orientation or gender identification. Through their subtle perception, the horse responds to our authentic self in the moment, being deeply attuned to the feeling state of our internal experience. As we becomes more authentic, congruent in what we are feeling and expressing, the horse attunes often by relaxing and approaching; this creates a feedback loop, allowing the individual to become more aware of what is going on and help support us to align with what we feel, think and perceive and then make more informed choices in how we act in response.

If you haven’t spent a lot of time near horses you may feel a mix of fear, fascination, awe, and curiosity. The stability and mystery of these incredible creatures can help draw people out of a self-absorbed states and into desires for connection. Their presence inspires us to become aware of the current moment, where healing can begin and the power of equine facilitated psychotherapy is experienced.

 

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Equine-Facilitated Groups and Workshops with Jackie

I offer a variety of groups and workshops where people can interact with horses to access deep healing. Click below to see dates, descriptions and details. Please join us!

Young Men’s Equine Group

When: Saturdays – Feb. 25, March 18 and April 22, 2023
Time: 2:30pm – 5:30pm
Fee: $100 each group, $275 for all 3.

Women’s Healing Group with Horses

When: Feb. 25 – March 18 – May 13.
Time: Saturdays, 10am – 1pm
Fee: $100 a group or all 3 for $275
Where: Longmont, CO

 

Healing with Grief and Loss

Dates: Feb. 28 – April 18, 2023
Time: Tuesdays, 4–6pm
Fee: $400
Where: Directions given upon registration

Adult Men’s Group

Dates / Times TBA: 3 weekend afternoons March, April and May
Time: 2:30–5:30pm
Cost: $100 each group or all 3 for $275

Embodied Presence Workshop

When: TBA – Late Spring 2023

Supervision/ Consultation Groups

DMT specific group: Every other week on Fridays 10-11:30

Equine Facilitated Psychotherapy/Growth & Learning group: every other week Fridays 10-11:30

 

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Jackie Ashley, LPC, BC-DMT, ACS, ESMHL

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Dates / Times TBA: 3 weekend afternoons March, April and May
Time: 2:30–5:30pm
Cost: $100 each group or all 3 for $275

Jackie Ashley  •  Phone: 720-308-2728  •  Email: jackieashley9@nullgmail.com