These programs are all facilitated by Epona Approved Instructors. They cover the basic philosophy and methods of the Epona Approach™ to Equine Facilitated Experiential Learning, as described below.
Participation in one of these workshops is a prerequisite for individuals wishing to do advanced work at Epona, and is also required prior to acceptance into the Epona Apprenticeship Program. See workshop listings below and corresponding websites for details.
These workshops include the basic philosophies, skills and activities required to prepare an individual for advanced work:
- Using emotion as information
- Accessing a more authentic, creative presence
- Recognizing and moving beyond conditioned behaviors and thought patterns
- Boundaries: establishing and maintaining clear and consistent personal space
- Body Scan: using the body as a sensing device
- Hands-on activities with horses as guides
- Developing essential skills for building Authentic Community
Specialty workshops and individually designed intensive study programs are also offered by Epona Approved Instructors and are listed on their individual websites, given below. Specialty workshops may cover areas such as advanced equestrian skills, heart/horse connections, leadership studies, managing life transitions, shamanic studies, mother/daughter bonding, eating disorders, trauma recovery and energy work.
All persons listed below are Epona Approved Instructors, authorized to use The Epona Approach™ in facilitating Equine Facilitated Experiential Learning (EFEL) programs. While Epona does not train people to do Equine Facilitated Psychotherapy (EFP), those who are licensed/certified/qualified psychotherapists and choose to add their Epona training to their psychotherapy practice, are professionally responsible for their choice and may list the EFP title. Those who are trained in other fields are also identified. The following code explains abbreviations:
AAI - Advanced Approved Instructor
EFP - Equine Facilitated Psychotherapy
EIP - Epona Instructor Partner
NARHA - North American Riding for the Handicapped Association
EFMHA - Equine Facilitated Mental Health Association
CEFIP - Certified Equine Facilitated Interaction Professionals, in Mental Health or Education
March 12-14, 2010: Tampa, Florida
EMOTIONAL RESILIENCE THROUGH THE WAY OF THE HORSE
Laurel Boyer, MA
Diane Molony, BA, Licensed Massage Therapist
dwmolony@gmail.com
727-938-4477
March 20-21, 2010: Maple Valley, Washington
MINDFULNESS--THROUGH THE WAY OF THE HORSE!
Karin Schenkel, M.Sc., Psychologist
karin_schenkel@chironcounseling.com
www.chironcounseling.com
425-985-5941
March 21-22, 2010: Sonoita, Arizona
ACCESSING YOUR INTUITION THROUGH THE WAY OF THE HORSE
Shelley Rosenberg, AAI
dressagecenter@theriver.com
520-455-5918
April 6-12, 2010: Sonoita, Arizona
ACCESSING YOUR INNER HORSE WHISPERER
Shelley Rosenberg, AAI
dressagecenter@theriver.com
520-455-5918
April 9-11, 2010: Asheville, North Carolina
GETTING IN SYNC WITH WHO YOU ARE
Barbara Alexander, Reiki Master/Teacher
eponaridge@bellsouth.net
www.eponaridge.com
828-253-6002
April 12-13, 2010: Elgin, Arizona
INTRODUCTORY WAY OF THE MEDICINE HORSE
Carol Roush, LMT, AAI
booking@theeponacenter.com
www.medicinehorseranch.com
520-455-5058
April 23-26, 2010: San Francisco, California (Sonoma)
LISTENING WITHIN
Cathryn Clerc, MA Integral Counseling Psychology
hippocrenespring@aol.com
www.hippocrenespring.com
415-810-2740
April 24-25, 2010: Maple Valley, Washington
MOVE OUT OF YOUR COMFORT ZONE--CHALLENGE YOUR FEAR!
Karin Schenkel, M.Sc., Psychologist
karin_schenkel@chironcounseling.com
www.chironcounseling.com
425-985-5941
May 1-2, 2010: Maple Valley, Washington
MOTHER/DAUGHTER WORKSHOP--STAYING CLOSE BUT BEING DIFFERENT!
Karin Schenkel, M.Sc., Psychologist
karin_schenkel@chironcounseling.com
www.chironcounseling.com
425-985-5941
May 11-12, 2010: Elgin, Arizona
INTRODUCTORY WAY OF THE MEDICINE HORSE
Carol Roush, LMT, AAI
booking@theeponacenter.com
www.medicinehorseranch.com
520-455-5058
May 18-20, 2010: Sonoita, Arizona
RIDING YOUR WAY INTO A MUTUAL RELATIONSHIP
Shelley Rosenberg, AAI
dressagecenter@theriver.com
520-455-5918
May 20-23, 2010: Asheville, North Carolina
REIKI CERTIFICATION THROUGH THE WAY OF THE HORSE
Barbara Alexander,
Reiki Master/Teacher, Life Coach, Business Consultant
eponaridge@bellsouth.net
www.eponaridge.com
828-253-6002
May 28-30, 2010: Antioch, Illinois (near Wisconsin border)
AWAKENING TO SPIRIT THROUGH THE WAY OF THE HORSE
Eve B. Lee, AAI, Certified Shamanic Practitioner, Svaroopa Yoga Practitioner, Reiki Master
eve@equinemagic.com
www.equinemagic.com
847-638-6800
June 16-20, 2010: Antioch, Illinois (near Wisconsin border)
ENGAGING THE AVATAR WITHIN
Eve B. Lee, AAI, Certified Shamanic Practitioner, Svaroopa Yoga Practitioner, Reiki Master
eve@equinemagic.com
www.equinemagic.com
847-638-6800
June 19-20, 2010: Maple Valley, Washington
HORSES AS HEALERS OF THE SOUL!
Karin Schenkel, M.Sc., Psychologist
karin_schenkel@chironcounseling.com
www.chironcounseling.com
425-985-5941
July 12-17, 2010: Asheville, North Carolina
FINDING INNER BALANCE AND INNER PEACE
Barbara Alexander, Reiki Master/Teacher, Life Coach, Business Consultant
eponaridge@bellsouth.net
www.eponaridge.com
828-253-6002
July 23-25, 2010: Antioch, Illinois (near Wisconsin border)
HORSES AS MIRRORS OF OUR SOULS
Eve B. Lee, AAI, Certified Shamanic Practitioner, Svaroopa Yoga Practitioner, Reiki Master
eve@equinemagic.com
www.equinemagic.com
847-638-6800
August 17-18, 2010: Maple Valley, Washington
EPONA FOR KIDS!
Karin Schenkel, M.Sc., Psychologist
karin_schenkel@chironcounseling.com
www.chironcounseling.com
425-985-5941
August 24-25, 2010: Maple Valley, Washington
EPONA FOR KIDS!
Karin Schenkel, M.Sc., Psychologist
karin_schenkel@chironcounseling.com
www.chironcounseling.com
425-985-5941
August 26-29, 2010: Antioch, Illinois (near Wisconsin border)
DANCING WITH HORSES
Eve B. Lee, AAI, Certified Shamanic Practitioner, Svaroopa Yoga Practitioner, Reiki Master
eve@equinemagic.com
www.equinemagic.com
847-638-6800
September 10-12, 2010: Sonoita, Arizona
REAWAKENING: LIFE AFTER MIDLIFE: HORSE WISDOM FOR LIFE'S SECOND HALF
Mary-Louise Gould, EdM, AAI
Nancy Coyne, MD, AAI
ml@theeponacenter.com
www.heartsworknancycoyne.com
520-
975-6126
September 10-12, 2010: Asheville, North Carolina
REACHING FOR A HIGHER VIBRATION IN LIFE
Barbara Alexander, Reiki Master/Teacher, Life Coach, Business Consultant
eponaridge@bellsouth.net
www.eponaridge.com
828-253-6002
September 11-12, 2010: Maple Valley, Washington
DEALING WITH TRAUMAS THROUGH THE WAY OF THE HORSE!
Karin Schenkel, M.Sc., Psychologist
karin_schenkel@chironcounseling.com
www.chironcounseling.com
425-985-5941
September 24-26, 2010: Antioch, Illinois (near Wisconsin border)
AWAKENING TO SPIRIT THROUGH THE WAY OF THE HORSE
Eve B. Lee, AAI, Certified Shamanic Practitioner, Svaroopa Yoga Practitioner, Reiki Master
eve@equinemagic.com
www.equinemagic.com
847-638-6800
October 8-11, 2010: San Francisco, California (Sonoma)
LISTENING WITHIN
Cathryn Clerc, MA Integral Counseling Psychology
hippocrenespring@aol.com
www.hippocrenespring.com
415-810-2740
October 9-10, 2010: Maple Valley, Washington
FOR EVERY LOSS THERE IS SOMETHING TO BE FOUND: TRANSITIONS--REFRAMED!
Karin Schenkel, M.Sc., Psychologist
karin_schenkel@chironcounseling.com
www.chironcounseling.com
425-985-5941
November 6-7, 2010: Maple Valley, Washington
MINDFULlNESS--THROUGH THE WAY OF THE HORSE!
Karin Schenkel, M.Sc., Psychologist
karin_schenkel@chironcounseling.com
www.chironcounseling.com
425-985-5941
December 18-19, 2010: Maple Valley, Washington
WINTER SOLSTICE--EMBRACE THE DARKNESS THROUGH THE WAY OF THE HORSE!
Karin Schenkel, M.Sc., Psychologist
karin_schenkel@chironcounseling.com
www.chironcounseling.com
425-985-5941