Self-reflection and self-understanding

Within the hippotherapy program focused on self-reflection and understanding, participants undergo a process of self-awareness and self-understanding. This process enables them to better recognize and comprehend their emotions, thoughts, and behaviors. Facilitated through interaction with horses, which serve as mirrors of their inner state, this process helps them perceive and interpret signals emitted by their body and mind more effectively.

Emotion Recognition

Participants learn to identify and name their emotions, which is a fundamental step toward understanding themselves. Working with a horse can be an intense emotional experience that helps participants recognize and express their feelings.

Understanding Thoughts

Participants learn to observe their thoughts and become aware of how they influence their emotional state and behavior. Working with a horse can be a means to divert from negative thoughts and cultivate a positive mental environment.

Understanding Behavior

Participants learn to understand how their behavior reflects their inner state and needs. Interacting with a horse allows participants to experiment with different ways of communication and behavior and observe their impact on the horse.

Perception of Body and Mind Signals

Participants learn to perceive and interpret signals that their body and mind provide, such as tension, anxiety, joy, or calmness. Working with a horse can help participants better connect their physical and emotional expressions.

Overall, through the equine-assisted therapy program, participants learn to be more in touch with their emotions, thoughts, and body, enabling them to better understand themselves and more effectively cope with various life situations. Interacting with a horse provides a safe and stimulating environment for this process of self-discovery and self-understanding.