Measuring Bonds in Equine-Facilitated Psychotherapy

Author

Carla K. Sloan-Brown, Fort Hays State UniversityFollow

Department

Psychology

Degree Name

Master of Science (MS)

Abstract

Equine-facilitated psychotherapy is a type of animal-assisted intervention that has potential to be an effective therapeutic modality in the treatment of psychiatric disorders. It is theorized that a meaningful relationship is formed between client and horse; this relationship is thought to inspire meaningful change in the client. The current study found evidence of human-equine bonds and determined they can be measured quantitatively using adapted bonding scales. This study also explored variables that may impact bonds formed between clients and horse co-therapists. Finally, a potential correlation between the strength of the bond and the severity of symptoms over the course of therapy was investigated.

Advisor

Dr. Janett Naylor

Date of Award

Summer 2013

Document Type

Thesis

DOI

10.58809/HTES6394

Recommended Citation

Sloan-Brown, Carla K., "Measuring Bonds in Equine-Facilitated Psychotherapy" (2013). Master's Theses. 97.
DOI: 10.58809/HTES6394
Available at: https://scholars.fhsu.edu/theses/97

Rights

© 2013 Carla K. Sloan-Brown

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