Denim ‘n Dirt Ranch — Equine Assisted and Animal Assisted Psychotherapy & Personal Emotional Growth
Personal emotional growth, effective relational skills, leadership skills, and healing are all at the heart of Animal Assisted Psychotherapy and Equine Assisted Psychotherapy. Whether you use this experience for healing or personal growth — you will benefit.
What is Animal Assisted Psychotherapy?
Animal Assisted Psychotherapy (AAP) and Equine Assisted Psychotherapy (EAP) involve being and interacting with our animals — horses, donkeys, goats, pigs, and dogs — in an experiential way. Through this experience you gain self-awareness and healing occurs, especially within the debriefing with the therapist.
Animal Assisted Psychotherapy & EAP →What happens in a typical session?
As we spend time with our animals — horses, donkeys, goats, pigs, and dogs — in a natural setting, people experience feelings from both the conscious and unconscious. The psychotherapists discuss what is happening emotionally, just like a regular therapy session, except our animals bring very important material to the work.
Sessions →Meet our animals
Our horses, donkeys, goats, pigs, and dogs each bring unique therapeutic gifts as our animal co-therapists. Herd animals mirror human emotional dynamics — safety, care, companionship, and survival. Their keen awareness of human emotion makes them extraordinary psychotherapists.
Our Animals →Professional consultation & training
With 40 years of clinical experience and 20 years in Animal Assisted Psychotherapy, we offer consultation and training opportunities for mental health professionals seeking to deepen their practice.
Consultation Opportunities →Get in touch
Ready to start your healing journey or learn more about our programs? Reach out — we would love to hear from you.
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