Barbara Rector

Adventures in Awareness: Learning with the Help of Horses Barbara Rector

The Handbook of Equine Facilitated Experiential Learning through the lens of Adventures In Awareness offers the theory, principles and practice of equine inner-active exercises for wellness work with horses. Outlined in detail is AIA's 5 DAY Equine Facilitated Experiential Learning Curriculum¿, an enrichment and prevention program for at risk youth, and those with severe emotional and behavioral disturbances; it features the AIA¿ process. AIA promotes working with horses as a reflective and reflection experience, mirroring personal and interpersonal relationships. The specially designed interactive and inner-active exercises develop communication (including interspecies) skills, promote team building, promote self developed insights and contribute to the ability to be responsible for self. The basic AIA principle is that awake aware responsible individuals living the Adventures In Awareness safety agreement make healthy behavior choices.