The STABLE Series: Equine Therapy Exercises & Arena EMDR

The Resiliency & Justice Center and the Stable Arena present this opportunity to enjoy the outdoors, interact with horses, connect, and learn with the STABLE (Strength, Trust, Adapt, Believe, Learn, Excel) Series. Dean McAuley, firefighter and Route 91 survivor, will be at the session on February 28 to share his experience of how equine EMDR therapy reshaped his healing journey and allowed him to find peace.

Just being near horses can reduce anxiety, lower blood pressure and heart rate, alleviate stress, and create an increased sense of wellbeing. In an engaging and safe setting with horses, people can learn many life skills and enhance the therapeutic process through identifying and coping with feelings, self-regulation, setting boundaries, building confidence, forming healthy relationships with others, and creating a positive sense of self.

Terri Keener (LCSW, Certified EMDR therapist) and Laura Higgins (Certified Equine Specialist) facilitate this educational and experiential seminar about equine-assisted EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing), which is an included benefit with the Nevada Victims of Crime Program.

Join us for:

• An opportunity to meet and interact with the horses and take photos
• Observation of the horses and herd behavior, exploring how this relates to humans and healing
• Information about EMDR therapy and how horses are partners in Arena EMDR
• Demonstrations of equine-assisted exercises for participants interested in an experiential introduction to Arena EMDR (please note that while our STABLE Series events are family friendly, participation in demonstrations is for adult participants only and there is no riding of the horses as part of Arena EMDR)

Terri and Laura collaborate to form the Stable Arena, where they specialize in trauma-focused therapy. Using the EquiLateral protocol, the horses are partners in providing therapy with qualified, trained, and caring professionals in this unique program. Arena EMDR is typically used to work with adults, although youth are considered on a case-by-case basis.

This type of intervention has been especially beneficial for individuals, their family members, and service providers who are:

• Survivors of mass violence
• Victims of crime
• First responders
• Emergency services professionals
• Criticial incident responders
• Active duty military
• Veterans

Please dress for the outdoor setting and wear closed toe shoes (no steel toes). Due to weather and other circumstances, the exact time and location for these sessions may change. For any questions, feel free to call Laura at 702-768-2336.

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