EVIDENCE
Our team of therapists, coaches and equine specialists adhere to the framework and ethics of Equine Assisted Growth and Learning Association (EAGALA), a facilitation model clinically proven to elicit emotional and behavioural change.
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EAGALA is the global standard for equine-assisted psychotherapy and learning interventions. Developed in 1999 by American therapist Lynne Thomas LCSW and now practiced across 40 nations by over 3,000 practitioners in the fields of mental health, personal development and experiential therapy. For more information visit www.eagala.org
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EAGALA is widely accepted as an invaluable mental health treatment in the psychological health of children and adults - such as children with ADHD and war veterans with PTSD. It is gaining considerable respect for its effectiveness in improving emotional intelligence and leadership potential when working with professionals, students and entrepreneurs.
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Published studies contributing to the evidence base of the EAGALA Model exist in the fields of adolescent mental health, chronic psychiatric inpatients, victims of sexual and domestic abuse, trauma patients and students undergoing coaching.
Track Clinic is proud to be working in association with Bath University to further extend the evidence base in the UK, growing awareness of the value of these practices.
RESEARCH & REFERENCES
A program evaluation study found the EAGALA model an effective approach when working to alleviate trauma symptoms from children and adolescents who have been sexually abused, resulting in a significant reduction in undesirable behaviours and symptoms of depression and anxiety.
Reference: Trauma - Kemp, K metal (2013). Journal of Child and Family Studies.
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A clinical study revealed the EAGALA model reduced violent behaviour in chronic psychiatric inpatients. The study further verified the reduction in violent behaviour sustained for several months after treatment.
Reference: Violence - Nurenberd, J.R. metal (2014). Psychiatric Services in Advance
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An evaluation of veterans participating in an EAGALA program revealed a 72% reduction in symptoms of PTSD. The program further revealed 50% of veterans with PTSD experienced reduction in symptoms that were clinically significant.
Reference: Veterans with PTSD - PEACE Ranch, December 2013 Report
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Confidence and self-esteem increased through successful completion of the horse-oriented task.
Children who spent time with horses had significantly lower stress hormone measures over 12 weeks compared to the control group.
A clinically significant increase of 82% improvement in mood conduct and psychotic disorder was found in adolescents participating in equine-assisted family therapy.
Reference: Review of EAP - Frewin, K & Gardiner, B (2005) The Australian Journal of Counselling Psychology, 6, pp13-17
