INITIAL CONSULTATION

15 MINUTE MEET AND GREET

 During this call, you may ask questions or voice concerns regarding the program that fits your needs best. During this first step, you will also schedule the first appointment, known as an intake session.

INTAKE SESSION

1 HOUR

The intake session is the first official, full-length appointment with the lead therapist. Typically, most intake sessions with younger children are only with the parent(s). The intake is a time for the therapist to gather more details from the parent about the concerns mentioned in the 15-minute consultation and intake paperwork.  

FOLLOWING SESSIONS

This is where the majority of the therapeutic work and equine-assisted learning progress occurs: Parents should partner with our lead therapist to determine the session frequency and goals, which may evolve. It's also natural for clients to resist going to therapy throughout the process. (Growth is a wonderful process). Our goal is for our clients to feel safe, accepted, heard, and as comfortable as possible. 

SESSION FREQUENCY AND GROWTH

EAP AND EAL durations vary. Child/Teen/Individual therapy is a proven and effective treatment that takes time. Patience with the process is imperative; because the first few sessions are focused on building a connection with the client. There is value in trusting the process and giving it some time before evaluating it. We assess progress every three to six months. However, remember that some therapy goals may require more (or less) time than others.