WHAT WE OFFER

 A four-week research program to assess the effect of cognitive-behavioral therapy on youth with anxiety under the direction of Texas Tech Associate Professor of Psychology Stephanie Moses, Ph, D.  The goal is to determine whether EAL/EAP improves a youth's ability to manage anxiety. There is no cost to the participant, but an application and Generalized Anxiety Disorder (GAD) evaluation is required.

Therapeutic Horsemanship combines mounted and unmounted activities intended for therapeutic outcomes, including improved balance and coordination, increased self-confidence, relief from anxiety and depression, and a greater feeling of freedom and independence. Individuals with autism, sensory integration disorders, language development delays, and people who have experienced trauma can benefit from therapeutic horsemanship.

Equine-Assisted Activities (EAA) can help bring purpose, health, and hope to children, teens, and adults with special needs. EAA is an experiential-based approach to learning that utilizes a variety of activities to teach abstract concepts, including personal boundaries, self-awareness, and cooperation. EAA provides avenues for students to learn appropriate behavior, empathy, and impulse control.

Open to business, civic, school, and youth groups, as a one-time equine experience, STRC's Discovery Days provide a great introduction to the healing power of horses. Discovery Day programming is unmounted and tailored to attending groups. For more information contact us, info@starlightmidland.org.