Equine Assisted Counseling, Psychotherapy & Organizational Development
Rock Ranch is proud to be a founding member of the Arenas for Change (ARCH) community of excellence.
As a founding member of Arenas for Change (ARCH), Rock Ranch is actively engaged with worldwide industry thought leaders and colleagues dedicated to continuous personal and professional development and innovation, providing the best services we can for our clients.
ARCH Founders recently visited Rock Ranch to provide hands-on training for our team. Pictured L to R: Lynn Thomas, Founder of ARCH and Eagala; Amanda Graham; Marie LaRock; and Lynn Moore.
Listen in as ARCH Founder, Lynn Thomas, shares more about their unique and innovative approach to changing lives.
"When we feel safe, we can be vulnerable and look at our stories of our life without judgement. When our stories change, we can change."
— Lynn Thomas, Founder of ARCH
A Different Approach to Mental Health
Humans have long recognized the unique power of horses’ intuition and have been studying it for thousands of years, but it wasn’t until the last century that they began developing theories about equine-assisted therapies.
Many people respond well to traditional talk therapy, but some (veterans, trauma survivors, troubled children and teens, and more)—gain insight by doing along with talking. Add to that the unique intuitive power of horses providing non-judgmental feedback, and clients report healing can happen much quicker with equine-assisted psychotherapy than with traditional therapeutic modalities.
Rock Ranch utilizes both the ARCH and Eagala models of facilitation. Sessions are 50 minutes in length. Financial assistance may be available. Please contact us for more information.
Eagala
The Equine Assisted Growth and Learning Association (Eagala) is the leading international nonprofit association for professionals incorporating horses to address mental health and personal development needs. The Eagala model is a distinctive experiential framework designed to allow clients the latitude to discover, learn, and grow from the horse-human relationship. Eagala is ground-focused and solution-oriented, creating a safe environment for both horses and clients to be themselves.
The Eagala Model may also be adapted for psychoeducational (teaching) purposes, team building, and coaching. Our main focus is mental health and personal development—including organizational development.
“I started equine therapy at Rock Ranch about a year ago. It is truly one of the most profound healing activities I have undertaken. The arena at Rock Ranch has become a sacred place for me. The therapy, led by the horses, has created a space in which I feel safe, protected, and accepted. The horses are magical. Their acceptance and big hearts have helped heal me both physically and emotionally. I have learned much from my horse teachers, such as living in the moment, mindfulness, peacefulness, and deep breathing techniques. The staff is also exceptional. They are always supportive, friendly, and nurturing. The time I spend at Rock Ranch is something I always relish.”
– Participating Client
Testimonials
"Being in a place like Rock Ranch brought me out of a shell that I needed to get out of. I was so elated to get that opportunity; you have no idea. Personally, I don't think I would be able to afford anything like that. I would also have never imagined anything like what I experienced there. With the circumstances in my life, the opportunity to participate in EAC brought forth a change in me that I would never imagine possible. It was a huge turn in my healing journey, and I would like to continue even after my stay at Glory House. I want my family to participate in this with me as well. Thank you, Glory House, and thank you Rock Ranch!"
- Participating Client
