| Subject | Credits | Type |
|---|---|---|
Introduction to Equine Therapy Instructor |
12 ECTS |
Obligatory |
Prosocial Equine Therapy Practicum |
6 ECTS |
Obligatory |
Equine Therapy and Prosocial Communication |
12 ECTS |
Obligatory |
Related programmes
Course in Initial Training for Equine Therapy Instructor
Course in Practical Training in Prosocial Equine Therapy
Specific skills
- To understand equine therapy and the various therapeutic programs derived from it.
- To understand the theoretical foundations of equine therapy, as well as its benefits and contraindications.
- To understand the ethology of the horse.
- To understand the role of different professionals in equine therapy.
- To understand and adequately apply the biomechanical principles of the horse and rider (posture control in motion).
- To use the horse as an educational, therapeutic, and rehabilitative resource.
- To execute, coordinate, and direct therapeutic intervention, considering the principle of user individuality.
- To apply different techniques or approaches in equine therapy.
- To teach how to manage the psychological aspects of the relationship with the horse.
- To identify and avoid the risks of incorrect use of equine therapy techniques.
- To apply theoretical knowledge from different professional fields in the area of equine therapy (psychology, neurology, pedagogy, speech therapy, etc.).
- To evaluate the progress of the results obtained with the treatment, in relation to the set objectives and established outcome criteria, and if necessary, redesign the objectives and adjust the intervention plan.
- To understand equine therapy from a humanistic and systemic approach.
- To recognize and understand different prosocial coaching techniques, and be able to use and apply them in different contexts.
- To identify, understand, and apply participatory group focusing and visualization techniques in group settings from a prosocial approach and didactics.
- To generate creative solutions from prosociality to address the needs detected in the field of equine therapy.
- To self-diagnose one's own communication style, design a personal and professional prosocial optimization plan.
- To understand a prosocial perspective on caring for people with disabilities and their families.
- To apply scientific methodology to evaluate theexpected results.
Transferable skills
- To work in an interdisciplinary team.
- To control the situation at all times without losing calm, providing security to the user and the team.
- To work autonomously and with initiative.
- To organize and plan, make decisions, and lead.
- To have observational skills.
- To design and carry out a project related to the person and creative alternatives in training.
- To effectively communicate the results of an analysis and intervention work.
- To lead work teams.
- To increase awareness of interpersonal relationships in each area of action.
- To increase empathy and metacognition-self-regulation.
- To foster a critical and analytical attitude in human relationships and offer optimization pathways.
- To promote an ethical attitude and commitments, aligned with the principles of prosociality.
Title obtained
Specialization Diploma in Equine-Assisted Therapy & Prosocial Coaching: Communication and Emotions