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  EFL One Year Practitioner Training Programme 2011-2012 - Some content has been revised so please read carefully.

 

This Programme leads to a Professional Certificate in EFL.  (Please scroll down to the bottom of page for FAQ's).

 

You will learn how to safely facilitate Equine Facilitated Learning including using the core aspects of the Epona Methods.

 

This Programme is as much for your own personal growth as it is a professional training as this is a crucial aspect of delivering Equine Facilitated Learning (EFL). In this respect Equine Reflections EFL Training Programme is unique amongst other EFL Training Programmes, in that it places the emphasis on your own personal growth to enable you to become an effective and safe facilitator of EFL

 

This Programme is suitable for those working in the field of personal development: counsellors, therapists, coaches, social workers, as well as equestrians and horse lovers with a strong track record of and commitment to their own personal growth.

 

Programme Content:

 

5 x four-day sessions of Professional Training in EFL covering the Six Core Modules (listed below)

 

6 hours of private EFL sessions with Angela for your own personal development

 

4 Tele-Conferences

 

Supervised coursework and practical assessments

 

6 post-qualification supervision sessions with Angela.

 

The Programme consists of Six Core Modules:

 

1. The Equine Mirror for Human Emotional States: Epona Tools

2. Psychotherapy Tools

3. Skills for Facilitating Individuals

4. Skills for Facilitating Groups

5. Horse Skills/Handling/Care and support of the Horse/Herd

6. EFL Business Matters

 

In addition to these modules there will be supervised course work, case studies and practical assements.

 

Training Requirements:

 

  • To demonstrate a commitment to your own development and growth.

  • To undertake at least one Epona group workshop (minimum of a two-day or longer), anywhere in the world.

  • To be undertaking counselling or therapy in your home area or 1-1 EFL with Angela during the training.
  •  
    To have sound experience and knowledge of horses, including caring for them and handling them. (If your horse experience is limited but you demonstrate a strong aptitude for this work, further training and experience can be arranged as an additional component to your training with Angela and her herd through either volunteer work or paid training).

  • Supervision (either in-person or by telephone) is a requirement of post-graduation involving a minimum of 6 supervision sessions with Angela (one session a month).

 

2011-2012 Training Sessions Dates: 

 

TBC

 

Fees:

 

The total cost of the Training is £4,960.

 

* There are several payment options available.  Please contact me for full details of these.

 

Location: 

 

TBC

 

 

* If you feel you meet these criteria and would like to apply, please contact me to discuss your interest and to request further details and an application form. Please note places are strictly limited to keep the group small, so ensure you enquire early enough about applying to avoid dissapointment.

 

 

EFL Practitioner Training FAQ’s

 

1) Do I need to have my own horse/s and facility to undertake this Training?

 

No, you don’t need to have your own horse/s and facility to undertake this Training. You do need to have access to a horse/s to practise the techniques you’ll be learning and to undertake case studies. There are many ways to go about this, for example this could be with a friend’s horse, or at a local riding school or horse rescue centre.

 

2) Does this qualification enable me to obtain EFL insurance on its own?

 

Yes I will be recommending an insurance company that currently insures for EFL practice and does not require that you have additional qualifications, e.g. BHS qualifications.

 

3) Will this Training include the Epona techniques?

 

Yes, you will train in the core Epona methods which you will be able to use in your EFL practice as an Equine Reflections Approved Facilitator.

 

4) What post-qualification support does Equine Reflections provide me with?

 

As well as the mandatory 6 post-qualification supervision sessions that are part of this training there are two other main areas of support you will receive:

 

i) Following graduation and upon commencement of practicing as an EFL facilitator, you will be given a listing on my website on a special section for qualified facilitators. Enquires looking for EFL in their area will then be referred to a local facilitator.

 

ii) There will also be opportunities to co-facilitate and assist Equine Reflections from time to time with workshops and programmes to gain experience and confidence.