Refuge Services Veteran Program
Phase I-Veteran Horsemanship Training/Therapeutic Riding:
In phase 1, the goals are to reduce anxiety, focus on the here-and-now, create safety through repetitive and predictable sequences, and stabilize rhythmic movement all while on a horse.
Phase II-Equine Assisted Psychotherapy:
In this phase, the veteran works with a licensed counselor and horses on relationships and socialization, increased problem-solving, exploring resource building, regaining control, and creating a new identity.
Phase III-EMDR:
