ARISE EQUINE THERAPY FOUNDATION
Rising Above Life's Challenges through Equine Assisted Personal Developement.
Programs and results
What we aim to solve
Our programs
What are the organization's current programs, how do they measure success, and who do the programs serve?
Equine Assisted Counseling
Arise Equine Psychotherapy (EAP) takes counseling out of the office and into the ranch environment where the clients are part of a team approach. Engaging with the therapy horses, a licensed mental health professional and an equine specialist, clients identify, address and find resolution for their mental health needs. EAP is based on the neuroscience that humans learn best by doing. Horses are herd animals, which by design makes them sensitive and intuitive to their surroundings and interactions with humans. Hands on experiences with horses give participants real time responses that becomes an impactful learning tool for problem solving and growth. The lessons from the time immersed in EAP, bridge to daily life for authentic, lasting positive outcomes.
Equine Assisted Counseling for Veterans and their Families
The Arise Equine Therapy Foundation's Veterans program is fund by the Boeing Corporation and other contributors which brings this effective therapy to Veterans and their families at no cost to them. Veterans along side a Mental Health Professional, an Equine Specialist and Selected Therapy Horses engage in activities with the horses that address their current mental health wellness needs. Experiential therapy with horses is based on the neuroscience that humans learn best by doing. The interactions with horses lead to processing and problem solving common mental health/behavioral challenges. Arise Equine Therapy has achieved the Eagala Military Designation which identifies the education, experience working specifically with the Veteran population. EAP is an effective tool in the treatment of PTSD, Anxiety, Depression, Emotional control, Social Disorders, Relational dynamics, communication, self confidence and more. Inclusion of family available and is encouraged if desired.
Growth and Learning for children
Applying Equine Assisted Learning and other animal/nature based activities, a licensed therapist facilitates hands on experiences for children. Growth and Learning is a casual, interactive model of gaining skills in the areas of emotional control, self confidence, social skills, communication, stress relief are among the benefits seen.
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ARISE EQUINE THERAPY FOUNDATION
Board of directorsas of 04/15/2022
Tim Shields
Howard Miller
Term: 2015 - 2017
Terri Roche
Arise Equine Therapy Foundation
Timothy Shields
Herman Miller
Cderic Anderson
Illinios Department of Transpotation
Fran Natoli
Arise Equine Therapy Foundation
Jim Wallis
Chestnut Health Systems
Board leadership practices
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Board orientation and education
Does the board conduct a formal orientation for new board members and require all board members to sign a written agreement regarding their roles, responsibilities, and expectations? No -
CEO oversight
Has the board conducted a formal, written assessment of the chief executive within the past year ? No -
Ethics and transparency
Have the board and senior staff reviewed the conflict-of-interest policy and completed and signed disclosure statements in the past year? No -
Board composition
Does the board ensure an inclusive board member recruitment process that results in diversity of thought and leadership? No -
Board performance
Has the board conducted a formal, written self-assessment of its performance within the past three years? No