This is a 3 day in-person training available in two iterations at two different times.

Were running this training twice this year. Once in June and again in August.

CPD Points: 23 General 1 Ethics

Please choose dates that suit you best.

Register:  horsecourse@getpsyched.co.za

Dates: 13, 14 and 16 June 2026

             8, 9 and 10 August 2026

Venue: Johannesburg

Cost: R9200

Foundational Concept: Animal-Assisted Therapy (AAT) Animal-Assisted Therapy (AAT) is a structured, goal-directed intervention where a credentialed professional integrates animals into a mental health treatment plan.

By moving from a traditional two-way dynamic to a three-way relationship (Therapist-Client-Animal), AAT bypasses verbal defenses, lowers physiological stress, and provides a safe space for emotional processing.

Core Training Modules

1.1. Theoretical Foundation: The Conceptual Framework.

2.2. Science and Understanding of EAP: Neuroscience & Biofeedback.

3.3. Ethics of EAP: Boundaries & Welfare.

4.4. Designing Activities and Processing: The Session Workflow.

5.5. Horse Observation and Behavior: Reading the Herd.

6.6. The Specialist Roles: The Dual-Professional Team.

7.7. Why Horses?: The Equine Advantage.

8.8. In-Person Experiential Learning: Hands-On Practicum.

For any further information please contact:

Contact Details: abands@getpsyched.co.za horsecourse@getpsyched.co.za

0724491722