Stable Place, ExEL, and DFT Collaborate on Equine Assisted Early Immersion Experiences for Undergrads

Through a collaboration between Stable Place, NSU’s Office of Experiential Education and Learning (ExEL), and the Department of Family Therapy, monthly equine assisted Early Immersion Experiences for undergrads are now offered. According to Shelley Green, Ph.D., professor in DFT, “All offerings for this term filled immediately and we look forward to offering more next term, along with some Co-Curricular experiences. Many thanks to Family Therapy doctoral student Caitlin Sickler, M.S., for developing and running this program.”

Green initiated the course, Equine Assisted Family Therapy, which was the first of its kind to be housed in a nationally accredited family therapy program. She subsequently created a second advanced equine assisted course several years ago. She has published articles and book chapters on the subject and has presented at national and international conferences.