EIT and Autism

Hopethruhorses therapist Jo Corfield has trained with The Horse Boy method and works with individuals and groups. 

The time spent with the horses is sensory and experiential. 

We offer a loving environment which encourages the children to feel safe, happy and free of restrictions. They are given limitless choices and allowed to progress at their own pace without pressure or demands.

The horses have endless patience and gentleness and give their time with love and what appears to be a unique level of understanding: they prove themselves to be the most extraordinary teachers.

Many of the children communicate as silently as the horses or use their own unique method of getting their message across.  The interaction and communication between horse and child is very intense and frequently leads to unexpected verbal exchange. Self expression is encouraged whilst grooming, cuddling and leading the horses.  They are given the opportunity to enjoy giving and receiving affection and to absorb the power and beauty of the horse.

The bond between horse and participant facilitates a relaxed, emotional shift that promotes: empathy, self-awareness, confidence, communication and learning. The young people form a silent and powerful bond with these accepting, gentle, non-judgmental creatures. This is particularly significant for autistic children as they can find communicating and relating to others particularly difficult to achieve.

Hopethruhorses works with Foundations, a charity based in London and directed by psychologist Mary Wood. The charity organises trips to the country for small groups of emotionally and physically disadvantaged young people. The youngsters spend time in the company of our herd of easy going horses and ponies, grooming touching and leading them around.

Background

Jo Corfield is the founder of Hopethruhorses and has helped many children and adults manage and overcome a range of issues through Equine Involvement Therapy.  She is a fully qualified.

Her horses have worked with a host of adults, young people and children over the past five years. They are kept as herd in a totally natural environment, free from the restrictions of stabling.  Interaction with the horses is fully supervised at all times.

Jo’s qualifications include: DipCouns, DipNLP, DipHypnotherapy, Psychology, Stress management practitioner, natural horsemanship, equine psychology, and mindfulness. Comprehensively insured. CRB checked. NCH, CMA

To find out more about how we can help you:

  Call on 07780 675112

  Or email jo@hopethruhorses.com