Equine Assisted Psychotherapy and Equine Assisted Learning - Residential Services of Northeast Minnesota - RSI
Offers two equine-based services to support emotional, behavioral, and personal growth through ground-based (non-riding) interaction with horses. Equine-Assisted Psychotherapy (EAP): Integrates horses into mental health therapy sessions to support emotional wellness and behavioral change. Sessions are facilitated by a licensed mental health professional and an equine specialist using the EAGALA model. EAP is experiential and effective for individuals, youth, families, and groups. Equine-Assisted Learning (EAL): Focuses on learning and skill-building rather than therapy. Clients work with a team of professionals and horses to build skills like leadership, teamwork, and problem-solving. Sessions are goal-oriented and tailored to individual or group needs. Areas of Support: - Anxiety - Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) - Behavioral Challenges - Communication Skills - Depression - Eating Disorders - Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorders (FASD) - Relationship Issues - Substance Use
Categories
Last assured
09/19/2025
Physical Address
108 South 5th Avenue, Virginia, MN 55792
Voice
Application process
Call; email
Fee
Vary; sliding scale available
Required documents
Informed consent form
Eligibility
Serves children and adults who are residents Saint Louis County
Service area
Saint Louis County, MN
Agency info
Residential Services of Northeast Minnesota - RSI
Providing services to adults, children, and families with disabilities and mental illness