Forward Stride
Treatment Center
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23839 SW Daniel Rd, Beaverton, OR 97078
Let's Connect (503) 405-8640
Equine Facilitated Psychotherapy
Equine Facilitated Psychotherapy (EFP) are therapy sessions for personal growth and treatment for those with mental disorders. Sessions are available to adults and adolescents and can be in an individual or group therapy setting. The Therapy Team consists of a Mental Health Therapist (certified with EAGALA- Equine Assisted Growth And Learning Association), the Equine Specialist (certified with PATH), and at least one horse. Clients interact with the horses in order to promote growth and learning. Session Structure
Often a session begins with greeting and spending time with the horse. This may include grooming or walking with the horse. The therapist usually gives the client(s) a task to work on. This may include building obstacles or paths to represent things in their lives. It might involve moving a horse to a particular area. Clients are encouraged to observe and think about what the horses do and how they react. The therapist assists clients to draw parallels between their own lives and what happens in session. EFP is considered an experiential therapy. What this means is that the clients are able to learn, grow, and heal by considering their entire experience in the arena. The therapist assists the clients to process their experiences such that they can transfer their new learning to their day to day life. Benefits of Equine Facilitated Psychotherapy
Research shows that spending time with animals and being in natural settings is beneficial to our health. EFP is a holistic approach that creates rich memories that stick with clients for long periods of time. Benefits include: Working with large animals is empowering; EFP is a full body experience where all five senses are engaged; many EFP therapists have noted that clients often progress more quickly with equine sessions than with office based therapy. Call or Email Forward Stride now for a free 15 minute consultation - (503) 405-8640
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Finances
Fees
- Sliding scale: apply if you may be eligible
Payment Methods
ACH Bank transfer, American Express, Cash, Check, Discover, Health Savings Account, Mastercard, VisaInsurance
- Out of Network
Forward Stride
Treatment Center
Check fees and, if listed, ask to verify your insurance coverage. Email or (503) 405-8640
Qualifications
- In Business for 14 years
- Lewis and Clark Graduate School of Education and Counseling, Graduated 2011
- Certificate from EAGALA 2011
Years In Business
Additional Credentials
Forward Stride
Treatment Center
Feel free to ask about qualifications and training experience. Email or (503) 405-8640
Specialties and Expertise
Top Specialties
- Trauma and PTSD
- Anxiety
- Depression
Expertise
- Addiction
- ADHD
- Alcohol Use
- Anger Management
- Behavioral Issues
- Bipolar Disorder
- Borderline Personality (BPD)
- Child
- Chronic Impulsivity
- Chronic Pain
- Chronic Relapse
- Coping Skills
- Dissociative Disorders (DID)
- Domestic Violence
- Dual Diagnosis
- Emotional Disturbance
- Grief
- Impulse Control Disorders
- LGBTQ+
- Life Transitions
- Marital and Premarital
- Men's Issues
- Mood Disorders
- Obsessive-Compulsive (OCD)
- Peer Relationships
- Pregnancy, Prenatal, Postpartum
- School Issues
- Substance Use
- Suicidal Ideation
- Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI)
- Veterans
- Women's Issues
Client Focus
Age
Children (6 to 10) ,
Teen ,
Adults
Participants
Individuals ,
Group
Communities
Bisexual Allied ,
Gay Allied ,
HIV / AIDS Allied ,
Lesbian Allied ,
Transgender Allied
Age
Children (6 to 10) ,
Teen ,
Adults
Participants
Individuals ,
Group
Communities
Bisexual Allied ,
Gay Allied ,
HIV / AIDS Allied ,
Lesbian Allied ,
Transgender Allied
Programs and Services
Treatment Programs
- Equine Therapy
Types of Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)
- Dialectical Behavior (DBT)
Forward Stride
Treatment Center
Ask about what different forms of therapy will be like. Email or (503) 405-8640
Groups
Life In The Herd: Group Therapy for Teens
This is a weekly group (4-8 participants) serving teens aged 13-18. We meet in the barn with horses for our sessions. Our focus is on building awareness, coping skills, emotion management, and interpersonal skills.
Expertise
Anxiety
Behavioral Issues
Depression
Types of Therapy
Experiential Therapy
Age
Teen
Session Cost
$60
Group Meets
Every Mon 6 P.M. - 7:30 P.M.
Location
Forward Stride
23839 SW Daniel Rd
Beaverton, OR 97007
Email Merribeth W Vaughn about this group or call - (503) 405-8640
Stable Ground: Women's Trauma Recovery Group
This group will provide support, aid in trauma processing, and promote healing in a safe group environment. This group is created by women for women. This is a 10 week group.
Expertise
Anxiety
Life Transitions
Trauma and PTSD
Types of Therapy
Experiential Therapy
Age
Adults
Session Cost
$60
Group Meets
Every Tue 7 P.M. - 8:30 P.M.
Location
Forward Stride
23839 SW Daniel Rd
Beaverton, OR 97007
Email Merribeth W Vaughn about this group or call - (503) 405-8640