"In equine assisted therapy, we do not ask participants to re-experience past traumas but instead explore how to manage normal responses to stressors as they arise in the present moment. As prey animals, horses have a naturally heightened awareness of their environment and signs of danger and react strongly to a real or perceived threat, like those experiencing the symptoms of PTSD. Where we learn from horses is by watching how quickly they return to regulation after the threat has passed. This return to regulation allows participants to explore alternative coping skills to regulate themselves. People experiencing PTSD symptoms gain confidence in their ability to manage distressing experiences without being hijacked by memories or future thoughts."
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