Welcome to 'Inside the Arena,' the essential podcast for Eagala specialists and enthusiasts looking to deepen their engagement with the community and enhance their professional practices. This podcast brings you into the heart of Eagala's transformative work, featuring in-depth discussions, expert insights, and real-world stories from the field. Whether you're a seasoned professional or new to the field, join us as we explore the innovative approaches and collaborative spirit that define Eagala. Tune in to connect, learn, and grow with fellow specialists from around the globe.
We are happy to be back with you for an episode focused on the use of the Eagala model with 12-Step recovery clients. Our guests are Jimmy Downes, Ellen Grant, LCSW, and Cassidy O'Brien, LCSW. Together, they have decades of experience working with this population, and they are here to tell us about their journey.Relatively Stable, LLCwww.eagala.org
In this episode we will get to know more about our new Acting Executive Director, Ashley Tarvis. Hear about her journey and vision for our organization. We will also be introducing a new podcast segment, Stories from Inside the Arena. For more information about trainings and other events and resources, please visit www.eagala.org.
Welcome to season 2 of Inside the Arena! To kick off this new journey, we are privileged to hear from Dr. Natasha Filippides. She will be discussing the dynamic relationship between the ES and MH roles in Eagala model work. We are also joined by Ashley Tarvis as the new Acting Executive Director of Eagala and the new co-host of Inside the Arena. Visit Dr. Natasha's website by clicking the link below. https://drnatashafilippides.com/ Visit www.eagala.org for more information on upcoming trainings and how to become involved with the Eagala community.
Today's episode we discuss ways our listeners can be involved in the ongoing effort to support Eagala-model work through research. If you are affiliated with Eagala, then you can rest assured the methods you are trained to use are actively being validated by a committee of high-level professionals who are dedicated to this complex and interesting work. Christine Salas, PhD(c), ES, and Bobbi Woolwine, MSW, LCSW, EAP, join us to talk about their roles on the Research Committee and discuss ways that Eagala practitioners can be involved. To connect with the Research Committee, please email research@eagala.org Here is a link to the CNN story covering Bobbi's work that she mentions in the conversation. https://www.cnn.com/2024/10/10/health/equine-assisted-psychotherapy-mental-health-wellness-iyw/index.html
Join us for an enlightening conversation on the use of Eagala with patients suffering from serious mental health issues. Our guests expertly discuss the ways the Eagala model has proven time and again to work hand-in-hand with other professionals, from daily caregivers to psychiatrists. Please visit www.eagala.org for more information on upcoming trainings and networking events.
Eagala offers a unique toolset when treating clients experiencing trauma. Today we will visit with Debra Farber and Holly Jedlicka about their perspectives on trauma work and the effectiveness of Eagala. You will also learn about the Man O' War project, an effort through Columbia University utilizing the Eagala-model approach to treat veterans suffering from PTSD. www.mowproject.org www.eagala.org
On this episode, Katherine and I will visit with Executive Director of PBJ Connections, Holly Jedlicka. Holly is a Licensed Independent Social Worker and runs a robust Eagala practice in Ohio. She will illuminate for us how an excellent Eagala program can be facilitated with or without owning a ranch. You can learn more about her work by visiting www.pbjconnections.org. As always, please visit www.eagala.org for the most updated information on trainings and other opportunities in the Eagala community.
On today's episode we will visit with three highly effective Eagala mentors. we will learn about the mentoring program, why it is important, and how certified Eagala practitioners can become involved. Please visit www.eagala.org or email trainings@eagala.org for more information about today's discussion.
Get to know your host and co-host better through this episode. Danny Ellison and Katherine Owen share a little about themselves and discuss the benefits to affiliating with Eagala, along with some personal reflections on what the model means to each of them personally. Visit www.eagala.org for more information about what you hear on this episode.
Today's episode features interviews with Eagala trainers Randy and Patti Mandrell and practitioner Steve Eller. We will be discussing Eagala in the university classroom and how the model is being used to prepare students for a career path that includes EAP. You will also hear from our guests about their personal experience with Eagala and how it has been a consistent component of their daily practice for many years. For more information about Randy and Patti's facility in Lubbock, Texas, please visit www.refugeservices.org. You can learn more about how to become involved in Eagala by visiting www.eagala.org.
Trainers Tracie Holroyd and Mary Ann Brewer, along with Eagala Interim CEO Katherine Owen, join us today to discuss their "Why?" regarding using the Eagala model of Equine-Assisted Psychotherapy in their work with clients. We will discuss some of the fundamentals of a good Eagala therapeutic team. We will also share about our non-human therapeutic partners, the horses! Please visit www.eagala.org for more information.
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