"He will wipe every tear from their eyes. There will be no more death' or mourning or crying or pain, for the old order of things has passed away." Revelation 21:4

The Eagala Model is a model of standards and skill sets. Believing the best solutions come from within, the Eagala Model is a distinctive experiential framework designed to allow clients the latitude to discover, learn, and grow from the horse-human relationship. The Eagala Model involves no riding and is ground-based. It does not require clients to have any previous experience with horses. This creates an emotionally and physically safe environment and enhances the accessibility of the treatment, as the horses and clients are each unencumbered and free to interact. It requires nothing of the horse except to be a horse, and nothing of the client except to be present to their experience. The Eagala Model is client-centered and solution-oriented.

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Find real world solutions to life’s toughest challenges. You find your own solutions to the struggles in your life. With the guidance of a certified Eagala treatment team, you build on your resilience and learn through self-discovery with the horses the changes you want to make in your life. There are answers to your toughest challenges.  

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Integrating horses in the traditional mental health field is revolutionary. Eagala’s unique team approach of equal partners, including you, involves movement, physical activity, and relationship-building with the horses. This makes it more engaging, which fosters you to quickly and deeply get to the bottom of your issues, even when nothing else has worked. The horses’ unique sensitivities and special capacity to read and respond to your non-verbal cues can lead you to powerful emotional breakthroughs and life-changing insights. Be confident in your ability to handle life’s challenges with a collaborative team approach.

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Physical safety and proper structuring of the arena and session is key. An Eagala Certified Equine Specialist and Mental Health Professional are with you at all times when you are with the horses. The environment is prepared for each session, making sure everything is in its place and that the horses are properly cared for. This creates a safe space for you to get the most out of your sessions. You are free to reflect and see yourself and your life differently with the support of the professional facilitators. Experience and skill are critical to creating emotional and physical safety for you. Change your life in profound ways with Eagala.

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Holding space means to be with someone without judgment. The role of the Mental Health Professional and Equine Specialist is to hold space for you - to observe, to put their personal opinions aside and allow you to just be to explore whatever experiences come up for you. It is the art of being present with you. They listen and observe with their ears and hearts, practicing compassion and empathy. They accept your truth, no matter what. Likewise, by nature, horses do not judge or interpret. They provide a naturally judgment-free experience. With horses serving as equal partners of the treatment team, simply being in the presence of the horses can open avenues to deeper healing, asyou open to insights and new behaviors. When we feel seen and understood, without threat of judgment, we become empowered to look at our challenges in a healthy way.