Equine Therapy at blueFire - Building Healthy Relationship Skills

1. 11/11/2020 Equine Therapy at blueFire | Building Healthy Relationship Skills  MENU (208) 427-3945 Contact Us     Equine Therapy at b l u e F i r e W i l d e r n e s s T h e r a p y  MENU https://bluefirewilderness.com/why-choose-best-wilderness-therapy-programs/equine-therapy/ 1/7

2. 11/11/2020   Equine Therapy At blueFire Equine therapy at blueFire wilderness treatment center in Idaho provides a unique and di?erent way for our clients to learn about themselves and continue their therapeutic journey.  Our clients are in the wilderness setting for shorter-term and multi-treks and return back to base camp every couple weeks to participate in the equine process.  This diverse teen therapeutic approach provides a more complete, holistic view of each client and, therefore, provides the opportunity for better outcomes. Equine Therapy at blueFire | Building Healthy Relationship Skills Equine Therapy at BlueFire Wilderness Equine Therapy at BlueFire Wilderness Equine Therapy at blueFire CALL TODAY LEARN MORE  MENU https://bluefirewilderness.com/why-choose-best-wilderness-therapy-programs/equine-therapy/ 2/7

3. 11/11/2020 Horses Reflect a Child’s Emotional and Physical Reactions Equine Therapy at blueFire | Building Healthy Relationship Skills Equine therapy is a well-respected, e?ective therapeutic intervention for teens that utilizes horses to help create positive changes such as: Improved communication and relationships Facing fears and past trauma Identifying unhealthy behaviors through mirroring Establishing connections Responsibility Giving back   Much of equine therapy is facilitated by non-verbal communication skills. Horses, like many other animals, communicate non-verbally. This helps build: Problem solving Strong work ethic Personal responsibility Teamwork Con?dence Positive attitude Emotional growth What is C.R.E.A.T.E? C- Clarity, the most basic starting point. Have an overall focus. R- Recognize a Response and Reward it. E- Enthusiasm without Excitement. A- Assertiveness without Aggression. T- Time without Tension. E- Evolve, Evaluate, then Evolve again. To learn more about how we use C.R.E.A.T.E. at blueFire see the video at the top of this page. Does Equine Assisted Therapy Work?  MENU https://bluefirewilderness.com/why-choose-best-wilderness-therapy-programs/equine-therapy/ 3/7

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5. 11/11/2020 Several studies have been done as to the e?ectiveness of equine assisted therapy versus traditional therapeutic sessions. In nearly all cases adolescents who received equine therapy on average experienced greater total therapeutic change in psychosocial function than those who received no training. We utilize an EAGALA-certi?ed equine specialist, teamed up with a therapist, to work with your child. Equine therapy is a proven treatment for: Depression Anxiety Trauma Behavioral issues Attention de?cit disorders Relational problems Autism spectrum disorders Personality disorders General lack of insight Equine Therapy at blueFire | Building Healthy Relationship Skills  View on Instagram  MENU https://bluefirewilderness.com/why-choose-best-wilderness-therapy-programs/equine-therapy/ 5/7

6. 11/11/2020 Equine Therapy at blueFire | Building Healthy Relationship Skills blueFire Wilderness Therapy Program was formed by a group of seasoned professionals who have teamed up to become owners and operators of an innovative and comprehensive wilderness and adventure based program, based on tried and true traditional wilderness therapy concepts and the bene?ts of fun and challenging adventure activities. blueFire combines clinical expertise with recreation, equine, academic, psychological and medical experts to provide an unmatched approach to treatment to produce lasting and internalized change. Treatment plans for troubled teens are highly specialized. blueFire is the best wilderness therapy program with residential therapy and behavioral therapy for troubled boys and girls. Designed to restore young people struggling with issues such as: anger, oppositional de?ant disorder (ODD), attention de?cit disorder (ADD), substance abuse, depression, grief and loss, adoption, obsessive compulsive disorder (OCD), eating disorders, self-harm, or rebellion, just to name a few. Located in Idaho, near the Sawtooth Mountains, we serve families from all over the U.S. Most of our parents and clients can come from California, Texas, Washington, Oregon, Illinois, Idaho, Colorado, Nevada, Georgia, Florida, New York, Connecticut, Massachusetts, Maine, and Tennessee just to list a few. Several families also come to us from overseas. LINKS About Us More Info Careers Day In the Life FAQ Blog CONTACT More Info (208) 427-3945 info@blue?rewilderness.com Follow us on Facebook    ACCREDITATION & MEMBERSHIP ABOUT US blueFire is a leading wilderness and adventure therapy program for struggling teens ages 11 to 17 and young adults ages 18 - 28. Easily accessible location just outside Boise, ID.  MENU Check out our young adult wilderness therapy program, blueFire PulsaR https://bluefirewilderness.com/why-choose-best-wilderness-therapy-programs/equine-therapy/ 6/7

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