These workshops are facilitated by Epona Approved Instructors. They cover the basic philosophy and methods of the Epona Approach™ to Equine Facilitated Experiential Learning, as described below.
Participation in one of these workshops is a prerequisite for individuals wishing to do advanced work at the Epona Center, and is also required prior to acceptance into the Epona Apprenticeship Program. See workshop listings below and corresponding websites for details.
These workshops include the basic philosophies, skills and activities required to prepare an individual for advanced work:
- Message Behind the Emotions: The Emotional Message Chart
- Congruent vs. incongruent emotional messages
- False Self (Conditioned Personality)/Authentic Self Metaphor
- Boundaries: Establishing and maintaining clear and consistent personal space
- Body Scan: Full body scan to determine baseline emotional and physical state
- Meet the Herd activity
- Reflective Round Pen Work
- Nine Essential Skills for Building Authentic Community (an introduction)
Specialty workshops and individually designed intensive study programs are also offered by Epona Approved Instructors and are listed on their individual websites, given below. Specialty workshops may cover areas such as advanced equestrian skills, heart/horse connections, leadership studies, managing life transitions, shamanic studies, mother/daughter bonding, eating disorders, trauma recovery and energy work.
All persons listed below are Epona Approved Instructors, authorized to use The Epona Approach™ in facilitating Equine Facilitated Experiential Learning (EFEL) programs. While Epona does not train people to do Equine Facilitated Psychotherapy (EFP), those who are licensed/certified/qualified psychotherapists and choose to add their Epona training to their psychotherapy practice, are professionally responsible for their choice and may list the EFP title. Those who are trained in other fields are also identified. The following code explains abbreviations:
AAI - Advance Approved Instructor
EFEL - Equine Facilitated Experiential Learning
EFP - Equine Facilitated Psychotherapy
NARHA - North American Riding for the Handicapped Association
EFMHA - Equine Facilitated Mental Health Association
June 26-30, 2008: San Francisco (Sonoma), California
The Dance
Cathryn Clerc, M.A. Integral Counseling Psychology
hippocrenespring@aol.com
www.hippocrenespring.com
415-810-2740
July 5-6, 2008: Toronto area, Ontario, Canada
Discover Your Inner Elder
Wendy Golding
wendy@horsespiritconnections.com
www.horsespiritconnections.com
800-274-1154, ext. 223
July 11-13, 2008: San Francisco, California (Sonoma)
The Way of the Horse
Cathryn Clerc, MA Integral Counseling Psychology
hippocrenespring@aol.com
www.hippocrenespring.com
415-810-2740
July 12-13, 2008: Gold Beach, Oregon (just north of the California border)
White Horse Wisdom
Jacquie Braly
jacquie@wisdomhorseranch.com
www.wisdomhorseranch.com
623-882-6343
July 12-13, 2008: Maple Valley, Washington
Heal Your Wound—Understand Your Emotional Eating!
Karin Schenkel, M.A., Psychologist
Karin_schenkel@msn.com
425-985-5941
July 12-13, 2008: Saratoga County, New York
Introducing Windhorse Wisdom®
Bari J. Bannister, Licensed Mental Health Counselor,
Board Certified Expert in Traumatic Stress, EFP
barijb@gmail.com
www.northcountrycounseling.com
518-654-2398
July 14-15, 2008: Stone Ridge, New York
Boundaries in Relationship—Relationship Through the Way of the Horse
Lisa Murrell, Professional Certified Coach (ICF), Executive Coach, Organization Development Consultant
Johanna Husta, EIP
lisa@metacg.com
www.metacg.com
845-687-4324
July 19, 26 and August 2, 2008: Saratoga County, New York
Introducing Windhorse Wisdom®
Bari J. Bannister, Licensed Mental Health Counselor, Board Certified Expert in Traumatic Stress, EFP
barijb@gmail.com
www.northcountrycounseling.com
518-654-2398
July 21-26, 2008: Antioch, Illinois (near Wisconsin border)
Gateways to Inner Pastures: Shamanism, Breathwork, and The Epona Approach
Eve B. Lee, AAI, Shamanic Practitioner, Svaroopa Yoga Practitioner, Reiki Master
Mary-Louise Gould, EdM, AAI, Certified Holotropic Breathwork Practitioner
eve@equinemagic.com
www.equinemagic.com
847-638-6800
July 24-27, 2008: near Winchester, Hampshire, United Kingdom
The Art/Heart of Connection through The Way of The Horse - with Kathleen Barry-Ingram
Anna Pell, Ttouch Practitioner (Equine), Change Management Consultant & Development Coach
Miranda Carey, Accredited Counsellor, Certified Couples Counsellor, Certified in Family Systemic Work
Yvonne Monahan, AAI, Riding Instructor (dressage, show-jumping, cross-country), Horse Trainer
Kathleen Barry Ingram, MA, Consultant/Coach, AAI
annapell@breathconnection.com
www.ehwaz.co.uk
Miranda +44 (0)1594 544262 or Anna +44 (0)1962 711494 or 07788 590927
July 30-August 3, 2008: Wolf Creek, Montana
Heart Beats and Hoof Beats: Practicing the Art of Presence
Melissa Shandley and Laurie Levon, MSW, EFP
shandleym@q.com
www.theeyeofthehorse.com
719-686-8778
August 1-3, 2008: Vancouver Island, Canada
Open Your Heart Through the Way of the Horse
Deborah Marshall, AAI, MA Registered Clinical Counselor, EFP
info@generationfarms.ca
www.generationfarms.ca
250-760-0939
August 1-3, 2008: Stone Ridge, New York
Creating Your Future Through the Way of the Horse
Lisa Murrell, Professional Certified Coach (ICF), Executive Coach, Organization Development Consultant
Johanna Husta, EIP
lisa@metacg.com
www.metacg.com
845-687-4324
August 2-3, 2008: Carbondale, Colorado
The Epona Approach: Dance of Authenticity through Wisdom of the Horse
Kathy Pike, Professional Coach, Organizational Leadership
kathy@coachpike.com
www.coachingwithhorses.com
970-947-9166 or 303-545-2555 cell
August 7-10, 2008: San Francisco, California (Sonoma)
Becoming the Horse
Cathryn Clerc, MA Integral Counseling Psychology
hippocrenespring@aol.com
www.hippocrenespring.com
415-810-2740
August 7-10, 2008: Asheville, North Carolina
Reiki: Way of the Horse - The Heart of Healing
Barbara Alexander, Reiki Master
eponaridge@bellsouth.net
www.eponaridge.com
828-253-6002
August 9-10, 2008: Carbondale, Colorado
The Epona Approach: Dance of Authenticity through Wisdom of the Horse
Kathy Pike, Professional Coach, Organizational Leadership
kathy@coachpike.com
www.coachingwithhorses.com
970-947-9166 or 303-545-2555 cell
August 15-17, 2008: Chehalis, Washington
Energy and Grace
Leigh Shambo, Masters of Social Work, EFP, AAI, Riding Instructor
Kathleen Barry Ingram, MA, Consultant/Coach, AAI
leigh@humanequinealliance.org
www.humanequinealliance.org
360-266-0778
August 16-17, 2008: Gold Beach, Oregon (just north of the California border)
Sand, Sea, and Authenticity
Jacquie Braly
jacquie@wisdomhorseranch.com
www.wisdomhorseranch.com
623-882-6343
August 16-17, 2008: Toronto area, Ontario, Canada
Discover Your Inner Self
Wendy Golding
wendy@horsespiritconnections.com
www.horsespiritconnections.com
800-274-1154, ext. 223
August 16-17, 2008: Issoudun, Quebec, Canada
La Magie du Cheval (in French)
Hélène Bernier, MD, Psychotherapist, EFP
info@ecuriesnamaste.com
www.ecuriesnamaste.com
418-728-4696
August 16-17, 2008: Taos, New Mexico
Authentic Leadership
Mimi Murray Meriwether, BS, Retired Int'l 3-Day Event Rider, Horse Trainer: dressage, eventing, showing, pleasure
Teri Capozzola, BSN, RN, Licensed Acupuncturist, Certified in Emergency Nursing
Dulce Garcia, MBA, AAI
horseguidesintl@mac.com
575-751-7788
July 16-17, 2008: Saratoga County, New York
Introducing Windhorse Wisdom®
Bari J. Bannister, Licensed Mental Health Counselor, Board Certified Expert in Traumatic Stress, EFP
barijb@gmail.com
www.northcountrycounseling.com
518-654-2398
August 21-24, 2008: Taos, New Mexico
Horses, Healing, and HMR (Releasing Stress/Trauma through Holographic Memory
Resolution)
Mimi Murray Meriwether, BS, Retired Int'l 3-Day Event Rider, Horse Trainer: dressage, eventing, showing, pleasure
Teri Capozzola, BSN, RN, Licensed Acupuncturist, Certified in Emergency Nursing
horseguidesintl@mac.com
575-751-7788
August 22-24, 2008 (third of four sessions):
Albuquerque, New Mexico
September 27-28
Advanced Workshop Series
Dulce Garcia, MBA, AAI
info@Life-Is-Art.us
www.Life-Is-Art.us
505-304-9776
August 23-25, 2008: Gaston, Oregon (Portland area)
Earthwalk: Featuring Kathleen Barry Ingram as co-facilitator
Holli Lyons, BA - Management & Organizational Leadership, AAI, Centered Riding Instructor
Kathleen Barry Ingram, MA, Consultant/Coach, AAI
holliswarmblood@aol.com
www.lyonsgait.com
503-662-3213
August 27-28, 2008: Maple Valley, Washington
The Way of the Horse: For Children Age 8-12
Karin Schenkel, M.A., Psychologist
Karin_schenkel@msn.com
425-985-5941
August 29-September 1, 2008: Antioch, Illinois (near Wisconsin border)
Dancing with Horses
Eve B. Lee, AAI, Shamanic Practitioner, Svaroopa Yoga Practitioner, Reiki Master
eve@equinemagic.com
www.equinemagic.com
847-638-6800
August 30-31, 2008: Stone Ridge, New York
Boundaries in Relationship—Relationship Through the Way of the Horse
Lisa Murrell, Professional Certified Coach (ICF), Executive Coach, Organization Development Consultant
Johanna Husta, EIP
lisa@metacg.com
www.metacg.com
845-687-4324
September 6-7, 2008: Maple Valley, Washington
Nonverbal Intelligence: Unlock Your Potential for Leadership and Life
Karin Schenkel, M.A., Psychologist
Karin_schenkel@msn.com
425-985-5941
September 6-8, 2008: near Camelford, Cornwall, United Kingdom
Horse-Human Connection: Equine Facilitated Psychotherapy & Learning
Leigh Shambo, Masters of Social Work, EFP, AAI, Riding Instructor
Angela Dunning, BA (Honors)
leigh@humanequinealliance.org
www.humanequinealliance.org
360-266-0778
September 12-14, 2008: near Newton, Powys, Wales
Invisible Horsemanship: Riding from the Inside Out
Leigh Shambo, Masters of Social Work, EFP, AAI, Riding Instructor
Angela Dunning, BA (Honors)
leigh@humanequinealliance.org
www.humanequinealliance.org
360-266-0778
September 14-19, 2008: Asheville, North Carolina
Living Authentically: Amber to Indigo
Barbara Alexander, Reiki Master
EponaRidge@bellsouth.net
www.EponaRidge.com
828-253-6002
September 17-18, 2008: Saron sur Aube, Champagne, France
La Magie du Cheval (in French)
Hélène Bernier, MD, Psychotherapist, EFP
info@ecuriesnamaste.com
www.ecuriesnamaste.com
418-728-4696
September 19-21, 2008: Gold Beach, Oregon (just north of the California border)
The Art of Being Herd
Jacquie Braly
jacquie@wisdomhorseranch.com
www.wisdomhorseranch.com
623-882-6343
September 19-21, 2008: Antioch, Illinois (near Wisconsin border)
Healing Ourselves through the Way of the Horse
Eve B. Lee, AAI, Shamanic Practitioner, Svaroopa Yoga Practitioner, Reiki Master
eve@equinemagic.com
www.equinemagic.com
847-638-6800
September 19-21, 2008: Gloucestershire, United Kingdom
Invisible Horsemanship: Riding from the Inside Out
Leigh Shambo, Masters of Social Work, EFP, AAI, Riding Instructor
leigh@humanequinealliance.org
www.humanequinealliance.org
360-266-0778
September 20-21, 2008: Maple Valley, Washington
Follow Your Dream—Challenge Your Fears!
Karin Schenkel, M.A., Psychologist
Karin_schenkel@msn.com
425-985-5941
September 20-21, 2008: Saron sur Aube, Champagne, France
La Magie du Cheval (in French)
Hélène Bernier, MD, Psychotherapist, EFP
info@ecuriesnamaste.com
www.ecuriesnamaste.com
418-728-4696
September 20-21, 2008: Gaston, Oregon (Portland area)
Whispered Wisdom
Holli Lyons, BA - Management & Organizational Leadership, AAI, Centered Riding Instructor
holliswarmblood@aol.com
www.lyonsgait.com
503-662-3213
September 24-28, 2008: San Francisco, California (Sonoma)
Dancing With Horses
Cathryn Clerc, MA Integral Counseling Psychology
hippocrenespring@aol.com
www.hippocrenespring.com
415-810-2740
September 27-28, 2008: Toronto area, Ontario, Canada
Conscious Connection—A Workshop for Couples
Wendy Golding
wendy@horsespiritconnections.com
www.horsespiritconnections.com
800-274-1154, ext. 223
September 27-28, 2008 (fourth of four sessions):
Albuquerque, New Mexico
Advanced Workshop Series
Dulce Garcia, MBA, AAI
info@Life-Is-Art.us
www.Life-Is-Art.us
505-304-9776
October, 2008: Exact Dates TBA
Epona Journey in Argentina
Dulce Garcia, MBA, AAI
info@Life-Is-Art.us
www.questours.com
505-304-9776
October 8-10, 2008: Stone Ridge, New York
Creating Your Future Through the Way of the Horse
Lisa Murrell, Professional Certified Coach (ICF), Executive Coach, Organization Development Consultant
Johanna Husta, EIP
lisa@metacg.com
www.metacg.com
845-687-4324
October 10-13, 2008: Gaston, Oregon (Portland area)
The Dance
Holli Lyons, BA - Management & Organizational Leadership, AAI, Centered Riding Instructor
holliswarmblood@aol.com
www.lyonsgait.com
503-662-3213
July 11-12, 2008: Saratoga County, New York
Introducing Windhorse Wisdom®
Bari J. Bannister, Licensed Mental Health Counselor, Board Certified Expert in Traumatic Stress, EFP
barijb@gmail.com
www.northcountrycounseling.com
518-654-2398
October 18-19, 2008: Issoudun, Quebec, Canada
La Magie du Cheval (in French)
Hélène Bernier, MD, Psychotherapist, EFP
info@ecuriesnamaste.com
www.ecuriesnamaste.com
418-728-4696
October 23-28, 2008: San Francisco, California (Sonoma)
Becoming the Horse
Cathryn Clerc, MA Integral Counseling Psychology
hippocrenespring@aol.com
www.hippocrenespring.com
415-810-2740
October 24-26, 2008: Antioch, Illinois (near Wisconsin border)
Awakening to Spirit Through the Way of the Horse
Eve B. Lee, AAI, Shamanic Practitioner, Svaroopa Yoga Practitioner, Reiki Master
eve@equinemagic.com
www.equinemagic.com
847-638-6800
October 25-26, 2008: Toronto area, Ontario, Canada
Discover Your Inner Self
Wendy Golding
wendy@horsespiritconnections.com
www.horsespiritconnections.com
800-274-1154, ext. 223
October 31-November 2, 2008: Near Winchester, Hampshire, UK
Horse Ancestors and Human Ancestors - with Constellation work
Anna Pell, Ttouch Practitioner (Equine), Change Management Consultant & Development Coach
Miranda Carey, Accredited Counsellor, Certified Couples Counsellor, Certified in Family Systemic Work
annapell@breatheconnect.com
www.ehwaz.co.uk
Miranda +44 (0)1594 544262
Anna +44 (0)1962 711494 or 07788 590927
November 8-9, 2008: Toronto area, Ontario, Canada
Discover Your Inner Self
Wendy Golding
wendy@horsespiritconnections.com
www.horsespiritconnections.com
800-274-1154, ext. 223
November 8-9, 2008: Shropshire, United Kingdom
Activating Your Authentic Self Through the Heart-Wisdom of the Horse
Angela Dunning BA (Honors)
angela@equinereflections.co.uk
www.equinereflections.co.uk
+44 (0)7855 240068
November 22-23, 2008: Toronto area, Ontario, Canada
Discover Your Inner Elder
Wendy Golding
wendy@horsespiritconnections.com
www.horsespiritconnections.com
800-274-1154, ext. 223
January 11-16, 2009: Asheville, North Carolina
Sacred Choices and Choosing Joy
Barbara Alexander, Reiki Master
EponaRidge@bellsouth.net
www.EponaRidge.com
828-253-6002