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:
- Using emotion as information
- Accessing a more authentic, creative presence
- Recognizing and moving beyond conditioned behaviors and thought patterns
- Boundaries: establishing and maintaining clear and consistent personal space
- Body Scan: using the body as a sensing device
- Hands on activities with horses as guides
- Developing essential skills for building Authentic Community
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 - Advanced Approved Instructor
EFP - Equine Facilitated Psychotherapy
EIP – Epona Instructor Partner
NARHA - North American Riding for the Handicapped Association
EFMHA - Equine Facilitated Mental Health Association
CEFIP - Certified Equine Facilitated Interaction Professionals, in Mental Health or Education
July 23-25, 2010: Shropshire, United Kingdom
transformation through transition
Angela Dunning, BA (Hon)
Helen Amanda Russell, AAI, Riding Instructor, Nia Dance Instructor
www.angela@equinereflections.co.uk
www.equinereflections.co.uk
+44 (0) 1588 630365
July 24-25, 2010: Heiloo, The Netherlands
introduction to the epona approach
Imelda de Smet
info@spiritofepona.nl
www.spiritofepona.nl
+3172 5337510 or +316 22228168
July 31-August 3, 2010: Sussex, United Kingdom
integral connection intensive
Sun Tui, AAI, EFP
Shelley Carr, BA (Hons), Equine Touch Practitioner
suntui@me.com
www.authentichorsehuman.org
+44 (0) 1342 850330
July 31-August 1, 2010: Stuttgart Area, Germany
arabian horses as teachers of the soul
Ulrike Dietmann
ulrikedietmann@gmx.de
www.spirithorse.info
0049-7021-73929
August 7-8, 2010: Issoudun, Quebec, Canada
LA MAGIE DU CHEVAL (IN FRENCH)
Hélène Bernier
info@ecuriesnamaste.com
www.ecuriesnamaste.com
418-728-4696
August 7-8, 2010: Stuttgart Area, Germany
The story of your life
Ulrike Dietmann
ulrikedietmann@gmx.de
www.spirithorse.info
0049-7021-73929
August 14-15 , 2010: Heiloo, The Netherlands
introduction to the epona approach
Imelda de Smet
info@spiritofepona.nl
www.spiritofepona.nl
+3172 5337510 or +316 22228168
August 19-20, 2010: Bath & N.E. Somerset Area, United Kingdom
Introduction to the Epona Approach
Rosie Withey, BHSII Riding Coach, Life Coach
rosiewithey@caasinet.co.uk
+44 (0) 7775 594294 or +44 (0) 1761 453168
August 27-29, 2010: Cornwall, United Kingdom
the horse human connection: focus on overcoming fear
Leigh Shambo, MSW, LMHC, AAI
rebeccalobb@aol.com
www.humanequinealliance.org
+44 (0) 1208 832342
September 3-5, 2010: Bristol, United Kingdom
horse world : human world
Leigh Shambo, MSW, LMHC, AAI
info@amazing-mind.co.uk
www.humanequinealliance.org
+44 (0) 7830 070680
September 4-5 , 2010: Heiloo, The Netherlands
introduction to the epona approach
Imelda de Smet
info@spiritofepona.nl
www.spiritofepona.nl
+3172 5337510 or +316 22228168
September 10-12, 2010: Shropshire, United Kingdom
CREATING AN ABUNDANT LIFE
Angela Dunning, BA (Hons)
www.angela@equinereflections.co.uk
www.equinereflections.co.uk
+44 (0) 1588 630365
September 11-17, 2010: Noordhoek, South Africa
IN RHYTHM WITH YOUR AUTHENTIC SELF
Vanessa Malvicini
vanessa@malvicini.org
www.icavalli.co.za
27 21 789 1395
September 13-18, 2010: Sussex, United Kingdom
personal mastery intensive; the missing piece
Kathleen Barry Ingram, MA, Consultant/Coach, AAI
Sun Tui, AAI, EFP
Shelley Carr, BA (HONS), Equine Touch Practitioner
suntui@me.com
www.authentichumanhorse.org
+44 (0) 1342 850330
September 24-25, 2010: Kamp Lintfort, Germany (near Dusseldorff)
The dance of authenticity through the wisdom of the horse
Kathy Pike, Polarity Therapy Practitioner, Life Coach, Leadership Development
Kathypike@earthlink.net
www.coachingwithhorses.com
303-545-2555
970-963-0129
September 24-26, 2010: Toronto Area, Canada
CHARTING YOUR OWN COURSE
Wendy Golding
wendy@horsespiritconnections.com
www.horsespiritconnections.com
800-274-1154 ext. 223 or 905-936-4450
September 25-26, 2010: Issoudun, Quebec, Canada
LA MAGIE DU CHEVAL (IN FRENCH)
Hélène Bernier
info@ecuriesnamaste.com
www.ecuriesnamaste.com
418-728-4696
October 9-10 , 2010: Heiloo, The Netherlands
introduction to the epona approach
Imelda de Smet
info@spiritofepona.nl
www.spiritofepona.nl
+3172 5337510 or +316 22228168
October 15-17 + 22-24, 2010: Noordhoek, South Africa
IN RHYTHM WITH YOUR AUTHENTIC SELF
Vanessa Malvicini
vanessa@malvicini.org
www.icavalli.co.za
27 21 789 1395
October 18-19, 2010: Sussex, United Kingdom
TRANSITION TRAUMA: A CHILD HAS DIED
Sun Tui, AAI, EFP
suntui@me.com
www.authentichorsehuman.org
+44 (0) 1342 850330
October 18-22, 2010: Shropshire, United Kingdom
accessing your inner horse whisperer
Shelley Rosenberg, AAI, "L" Level Dressage Judge Graduate
Caroline Morgan, BHSAI Riding Instructor
Contact Caroline Morgan
caroline-morgan@live.co.uk
+44 (0) 7816 945412
October 23-24, 2010: Toronto Area, Canada
DISCOVER YOUR INNER SELF
Wendy Golding
wendy@horsespiritconnections.com
www.horsespiritconnections.com
800-274-1154 ext. 223 or 905-936-4450
October 25-29, 2010: Stuttgart Area, Germany
riding into your mutual relationship
Shelley Rosenberg, AAI
Ulrike Dietmann
ulrikedietmann@gmx.de
www.spirithorse.info
0049-7021-73929
November 1-2, 2010: Sussex, United Kingdom
AUTHENTIC HORSEMANSHIP AND THE EPONA APPROACH
Sun Tui, AAI, EFP
suntui@me.com
www.authentichorsehuman.org
+44 (0) 1342 850330
November 6-7, 2010: Heiloo, The Netherlands
introduction to the epona approach
Imelda de Smet
info@spiritofepona.nl
www.spiritofepona.nl
+3172 5337510 or +316 22228168
November 8-9, 2010: Sussex, United Kingdom
EQUINE RELATIONSHIPS AND THE EPONA APPROACH
Sun Tui, AAI, EFP
suntui@me.com
www.authentichorsehuman.org
+44 (0) 1342 850330
November 21-27, 2010: Noordhoek, South Africa
IN RHYTHM WITH YOUR AUTHENTIC SELF
Vanessa Malvicini
vanessa@malvicini.org
www.icavalli.co.za
27 21 789 1395
December 18-19, 2010: Heiloo, The Netherlands
introduction to the epona approach
Imelda de Smet
info@spiritofepona.nl
www.spiritofepona.nl
+3172 5337510 or +316 22228168