Phoenix Area Business Uses Horses for Learning and Therapy
Healing Reigns uses Equine Assisted Learning and Equine Assisted Psychotherapy to help their clients grow. Whether it is a group of business executives looking for team building or problem solving exercises, or used as a therapeutic alternative to those in need--using horses as a means to reach ones goals is increasing in popularity. In fact as a therapeutic tool, many people who have not responded to other sorts of therapy are responsive to equine therapy.
Phoenix, AZ (PRWEB) March 26, 2007
For many years, experts have known the benefits of using animal assisted therapies and activities as a learning tool. Dogs and cats have been used for to heighten the spirits of the aged and to help children with learning and behavioral difficulties. Now there is a new form of animal therapeutic treatments available in the metropolitan Phoenix area. Healing Reigns (www. healingreigns. com) uses horses as a tool to provide Equine Assisted Learning (EAL) and Equine Assisted Psychotherapy (EAP). It is used as a means to promote team building, non-verbal communication, assertiveness, creative problem solving, leadership, taking responsibility, relationships, confidence, and positive attitudes. One of the key things about Healing Reigns is has been proven to be successful when other therapies have failed. Healing Reigns is based in Goodyear, Arizona and was founded by Meloney Nunez, who is a certified level 2 Equine Assisted Therapist through EAGALA (Equine Assisted Growth and Learning Association) and also holds two masters degrees in MA and MED.
Equine Assisted Psychotherapy (EAP) is a new and growing field that is effective in building confidence, improving communication skills, and providing personal insights that give participants fresh and effective problem-solving tools. In EAP the collaboration between therapist, equine professional and horse helps participants learn about themselves and others by completing specific goal-oriented activities and tasks. Because horses have distinct personalities and tend to "mirror" human reactions, participants learn that when they change their behavior, a horse will respond differently. While initially some can be intimidated by the size of the horse, by working with them, they find they can overcome fear and develop confidence as well as mentally and physically engage with them.
"There are many individuals and families and business associates who are looking for tools to enable them to work together, solve differences and become more successful in their daily lives," said Meloney Nunez, founder and president of Healing Reigns. "We have found that utilizing horses and the innovative benefits that they bring to learning is unequalled. In fact, studies have shown that Equestrian Assisted Learning and Psychotherapy has succeeded when all other therapies have failed."
Because Healing Reigns uses horses for learning and therapeutic purposes, participants never ever get on the horse. All precautions are taken to make sure that the programs are conducted in a safe environment and there is a horse handler with the group to make sure that the environment is safe and conducive to learning at all times. No child or adult has ever sustained an injury in any Healing Reigns group.
To date, Meloney Nunez has developed groups to treat both children and adults. She is currently conducting an educational program for 16 students of Skyview School, located in Peoria, Arizona. The program is so important to these children that five volunteers drive many miles just to be with the kids and observe the program. In addition, she has developed a team building program that been extremely successful for businesses, executives, church groups and just about any other group looking to grow and gain effective tools for successfully working together, leadership and problem solving.
"We want to enhance the lives of people and help them grow in their desired area. We want people to know that Healing Reigns is here and to know that when all else fails, we are an alternative to positive change," said Nunez.
About Healing Reigns
Healing Reigns has a primary goal of helping those that are hurting and helping families and individuals in need through promoting healing, self-awareness and growth through the use of Equine Assisted Learning and Equine Assisted Psychotherapy. Healing Reigns Founder and President, Meloney Nunez has spent years in the medical field and trained at the world renown Remuda Ranch inpatient facility, where she became a specialist on eating disorders such as anorexia, bulimia, obesity and compulsive overeating. Her professional memberships include:
National Board for Certified Counselors Equine Assisted Growth & Learning Association Christian Business Women's Association Arizona Chapter EAGALA/Founder and president since 2005.
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