The Equine Facilitated Mental Health Association (EFMHA) defines Equine Facilitated Psychotherapy (EFP) as experiential psychotherapy that includes equines. EFP may be used to treat a variety of psycho-social disorders such as anxiety, depression, behavioral disorders, personality disorders and other psychotic disorders as well as post-traumatic stress, grief and loss. The EFP programs at Rocking Horse Rehab are provided by our licensed clinical social worker.

Saddles and Sunshine

Saddles and Sunshine is a therapeutic support group for the siblings of the child with special needs. Siblings may experience feelings of anxiety, depression, embarrassment and even jealousy. Our Saddles and Sunshine group is designed to help siblings manage these strong feelings, talk about how they are affected by their brother's or sister's disability and discuss what makes their family special. Research shows about 20% of children with a brother or sister with special needs have ever met another sibling in the same situation. In our supportive atmosphere, siblings will meet other siblings and have an opportunity to share their concerns and joys. The group sessions are combined with therapeutic riding classes, the same type of riding that their siblings probably enjoy. All sessions are facilitated by a licensed clinical social worker and are available on a group or individual basis.