Welcome to Kanthaka
of North Bennington, Vermont
Welcome to Kanthaka
of North Bennington, Vermont
OUR MISSION STATEMENT
Kanthaka is a not-for-profit organization specializing in equine assisted therapies and learning experiences for people of all ages. Our activities are conducted by equine specialists and mental health specialists who hold nationally and internationally recognized certifications for providing therapeutic and learning opportunities in conjunction with horses.
OUR MISSION STATEMENT
Kanthaka is a not-for-profit organization specializing in equine assisted therapies and learning experiences for people of all ages. Our activities are conducted by equine specialists and mental health specialists who hold nationally and internationally recognized certifications for providing therapeutic and learning opportunities in conjunction with horses.
WHAT WE OFFER
Spending time with horses in a therapeutic space can benefit everyone. Explore the different options of equine assisted therapy to find what works for you.
EQL
EQUILATERAL THERAPY
EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitizing and Reprocessing) is an evidence-based practice for the treatment of PTSD, trauma, and other hyper-arousal states. In the setting of having an equine partner the feedback to the participant is more immediate and fosters more rapid integration of the self-regulating benefits of EMDR. As the name implies the equine partner is side-by-side with the participant in identifying and overcoming states of physiologic arousal.
EAP
EQUINE ASSISTED PSYCHOTHERAPY
Individual, couples, small group, or family units meet with the two facilitators and selected equine partners (from one to several). These sessions are designed to address issues such as psychological, sexual and emotional traumas, psychological struggles such as anxiety, PTSD or depression, interpersonal conflict, concerns with self-esteem, etc… in a safe environment at a self-determined rate. All activities occur from the ground, with the horses as partners who assist in demonstrating the conflict or resolution, providing physical responses to the internal states of the participant, and creating opportunities to experience full emotions.
EAL
EQUINE ASSISTED LEARNING
Individuals and groups often would like to build group cohesiveness, improve communication, or identify barriers to functioning. Various team-building activities are designed to assist the participants working on tasks with the horses to experience maladaptive and effective ways to work together. Often these experiences involve laughter and tears as set expectations are changed by the experience of participating in group challenges.
EQUILATERAL THERAPY
EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitizing and Reprocessing) is an evidence-based practice for the treatment of PTSD, trauma, and other hyper-arousal states. In the setting of having an equine partner the feedback to the participant is more immediate and fosters more rapid integration of the self-regulating benefits of EMDR. As the name implies the equine partner is side-by-side with the participant in identifying and overcoming states of physiologic arousal.
EQUINE ASSISTED PSYCHOTHERAPY
Individual, couples, small group, or family units meet with the two facilitators and selected equine partners (from one to several). These sessions are designed to address psychological issues such as psychological, sexual and emotional traumas, psychological struggles such as anxiety, PTSD or depression, interpersonal conflict, concerns with self-esteem, etc… in a safe environment at a self-determined rate. All activities occur from the ground, with the horses as partners who assist in demonstrating the conflict or resolution, providing physical responses to the internal states of the participant, and creating opportunities to experience full emotions.
EQUINE ASSISTED LEARNING
Individuals and groups often would like to build group cohesiveness, improve communication, or identify barriers to functioning. Various team-building activities are designed to assist the participants working on tasks with the horses to experience maladaptive and effective ways to work together. Often these experiences involve laughter and tears as set expectations are changed by the experience of participating in group challenges.
THE BENEFITS OF WORKING WITH HORSES
"There is something about the outside of a horse
that is good for the inside of a person"
Horses have the distinct ability to understand and reflect elements of ourselves that we may not be fully aware exists. They can do this because of their naturally evolved ability to read non-verbal cues. Being that they are prey animals, horses must rely on their ability to communicate non-verbally with each other in order to survive. Without this fine-tuned ability horses would likely give up their location to predators. They are much more adept at reading us than we often are at reading ourselves. Their gentle strength provides comfort, and their emotional intelligence provides insight. For these reasons horses can guide our growth and self-reflection in a way that is entirely unique to the equine experience.
Horses have the distinct ability to understand and reflect elements of ourselves that we may not be fully aware exists. They can do this because of their naturally evolved ability to read non-verbal cues. Being that they are prey animals, horses must rely on their ability to communicate non-verbally with each other in order to survive. Without this fine-tuned ability horses would likely give up their location to predators. They are much more adept at reading us than we often are at reading ourselves. Their gentle strength provides comfort, and their emotional intelligence provides insight. For these reasons horses can guide our growth and self-reflection in a way that is entirely unique to the equine experience.
THE EAGALA MODEL
The Eagala Model incorporates a licensed Mental Health Professional and a qualified Equine Specialist working together with horses and clients as equal partners in an experiential process that empowers life-changing outcomes.
Eagala is a revolutionary mental health treatment model incorporating horses who are highly attuned and offer a safe space for clients to discover their answers within themselves.
Eagala’s Code of Ethics serves as our global standard to conduct business, and guide practice for all members, providing for the wellbeing and safety of our clients and horses.
THE EAGALA MODEL
The Eagala Model incorporates a licensed Mental Health Professional and a qualified Equine Specialist working together with horses and clients as equal partners in an experiential process that empowers life-changing outcomes.
Eagala is a revolutionary mental health treatment model incorporating horses who are highly attuned and offer a safe space for clients to discover their answers within themselves.
Eagala’s Code of Ethics serves as our global standard to conduct business, and guide practice for all members, providing for the wellbeing and safety of our clients and horses.
OK CORRAL MODEL
The O.K. Corral Series educates, promotes, and supports professionals in the practice of authentic equine-assisted work. Authentic equine-assisted work honors and integrates horse and her behavior as a model for human mental and emotional health using the equine-assisted philosophies developed by Greg Kersten, Founder of Equine Assisted Psychotherapy.
OK CORRAL MODEL
The O.K. Corral Series educates, promotes, and supports professionals in the practice of authentic equine-assisted work. Authentic equine-assisted work honors and integrates horse and her behavior as a model for human mental and emotional health using the equine-assisted philosophies developed by Greg Kersten, Founder of Equine Assisted Psychotherapy.
KANTHAKA IS A NOT FOR PROFIT ORGANIZATION
PLEASE CONSIDER DONATING TO OUR PROGRAM TO BENEFIT THIS COMMUNITY. ALL DONATIONS ARE TAX DEDUCTIBLE .
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QUESTIONS AND INFORMATION
(973) 819 7462
kanthakavermont@gmail.com
SCHEDULE AN APPOINTMENT
(802) 442 5491
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