2023 Eagala Model
Workshops & Program
Immersion Internships
Please contact Patti Mandrell by email at information@refugeservices.org or by phone at (806)790-6664 if you are interested in any of these opportunities.
May 12, 2023
July 14, 2023
December 15, 2023
• Learn the basics of horse psychology
• Identify powerful messages horses communicate that provide valuable therapeutic information
• Equip mental health professionals and equine professionals with the skills to identify and interpret horse cues to aid in therapy
• Gain a further understanding of the importance of the horse’s role in the EAP team
• Learn to evaluate a session using “horse sense”
• Improve in incorporating the horse into the therapy team through “hands on” applications and processing
The purpose of this workshop is to provide horse professionals and mental health professionals with the skills and keen awareness of horse body language and personalities in order to maximize the use of the horse in EAP sessions.
8 CEU’s Pending
Early Bird Rates: $300 p/person
Group Rate: $275 p/person for 2 or more (includes lunch)
Late Registration: $350 p/person
**Early bird registration=one month prior to workshop date AND discounted rate when paired with 1 day Focus Intensive Internship (1 day focus intensive internship add-on for additional $250)
REGISTRATION FORM HERE
Focus Intensive Immersion Internships
Group Program Immersion Format
February 10-11, 2023: “Building a Veteran Program”
May 13, 2023: “Reading horse cues, role of Equine Specialist, and safety interventions.”
June 22-23, 2023: “Business Development: Getting started, PR, networking, finding my team, programming.”
July 15, 2023: “Reading horse cues, role of Equine Specialist, and safety interventions.”
September 15-16, 2023: “Mandrell Method: Equine Assisted Trauma-Informed Treatment Protocol”
November 9-10, 2023: “Building a Veteran Program”
December 16, 2023: “Reading horse cues, role of Equine Specialist, and safety interventions.”
• Design individualized treatment plans and programming utilizing Eagala activities and philosophies based on client needs/goals for therapy
• Identify and interpret horse behavior as it is beneficial to Eagala sessions
• Apply the principles of Eagala in practice
• Compare Eagala model practice when working with different client populations
12 Eagala CEU’s Provided per day
Early Bird Rates: $300 p/person per day
Group Rate: $275 p/person for 2 or more per day (includes lunch)
Late Registration: $350 p/person per day
**Early bird registration=one month prior to internship date AND discounted rate (pay only $250) when paired with Maximizing the Power of the Horse Workshop date.
Individual Intensive Program ImmersionInternship:
One-on-One Format Options
Dates for Individualized Internships: Year round as scheduled with Individual
Learning objectives and goals:
• Design individualized treatment plans and programming utilizing EAP activities and philosophies based on client needs and goals for therapy
• Identify and interpret horse behavior as it is beneficial to EAP sessions
• Apply the principles of EAP in practice
• Compare EAP model practice when working with different client populations
Independent Internship Content Description: Each day begins with treatment team meeting discussing clients for the day and treatment planning. 4 hours of direct client contact that is tailored to intern’s interest. Client populations include individuals (child and adults), family/marital, group, and corporate. Each day ends with one hour of supervision and debriefing.
6 CEU hours per day for Individualized Program Immersion Internship
(Example: 6 hours X 3 days = 18 CEU’s)
$750 p/day per individual
OR
$900 p/day as team
Independent Study of “Intro to EAP” Textbook
Dates: anytime (at participants request)
Learning objectives and goals:
• Identify and define basic terms and concepts which are needed for advanced practice and certification in EAP
• Outline the theories behind EAP
• Apply the principles of EAP to practical problems
• Analyze current research findings that support EAP
• Compare and contrast various approaches to EAP and their levels of effectiveness
• Design individualized treatment plans utilizing EAP activities and philosophies based on client needs and goals for therapy
• Identify and interpret horse behavior as it is beneficial to EAP
Content Description: Read textbook chapter and answer discussion questions at end of each chapter, submit answers for feedback and certificate of completion
CEU hours: 20 hours for entire book -OR- 1 CEU hour per chapter
$500 for entire book (copy of textbook included)
OR
$50 per chapter (textbook purchased separately)
For more learning opportunities go to: www.mandrellmethod.com
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