Not Just Horsing Around: The Impact of Equine-Assisted Learning on Levels of Hope and Depression in At-Risk Adolescents.
Equine-assisted learning (EAL) is an experiential modality which utilizes horses to provide a unique learning experience for personal growth. Research by Damon et al. (Appl Dev Sci 7:119-128, ) suggests a positive relationship between hope and positive developmental trajectories. Hagen et al. (Am J...
| Published in: | Community Mental Health Journal Vol. 51; no. 7; pp. 809 - 818 |
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Oct2015
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