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Equine-Assisted Neurodivergent Therapist Certification
Specialized Training for Mental Health Professionals Working with Neurodivergent Clients
The Equine-Assisted Neurodivergent Therapist Certification at the Horse Therapy Centre of Canada is a four-day intensive training designed for licensed mental health professionals who want to provide equine-assisted therapy for neurodivergent individuals. This program equips clinicians with specialized strategies, ethical considerations, and hands-on equine-assisted interventions tailored to the unique needs of neurodivergent clients.
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What to Expect
This experiential certification program includes:
🐴 Hands-on equine interactions
Learn how to create sensory-friendly, affirming experiences for neurodivergent clients through groundwork-based activities.
📚 Neurodivergence-informed approaches
Explore sensory integration, self-regulation strategies, and adaptive therapy techniques.
🧩 Therapeutic adaptations
Understand how to tailor equine-assisted therapy
for clients with autism, ADHD, sensory processing differences, and other neurodivergent traits.
📈 Ethics and best practices
Training in affirmative, client-led approaches
that respect autonomy and diverse ways of engaging.
🌿 Nature-based, immersive learning
Training takes place in a calm, outdoor setting, allowing professionals to experience how equine-assisted therapy can benefit neurodivergent individuals.
Who This Program Is For
✔️ Clinicians specializing in neurodivergence
who want to add equine-assisted therapy to their practice.
✔️ Therapists seeking hands-on, experiential training that aligns with neurodiversity-affirming approaches.
✔️ Mental health professionals looking for alternative, movement-based, and sensory-friendly therapy options.
How It Works
📅 Four-day intensive training
A fully immersive program designed for professionals
working with neurodivergent clients.
🐎 Ground-based equine-assisted therapy training
No riding required; all activities focus on groundwork and relational interactions.
📖 Comprehensive curriculum
Covers neurodiversity-informed therapy models, ethical considerations, and practical case applications.
🎓 Certification upon completion
Graduates receive an official Equine-Assisted Neurodivergent Therapist Certification, which is often required by insurance agencies for coverage to provide equine-assisted activities.
Upcoming Dates
**All 2025 dates are full
April 3 - 6, 2026
May 8 - 11, 2026
July 7 - 10, 2026
August 4 - 7, 2026
September 8 - 11, 2026
October 13 - 16, 2026
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