The Gestaltists job is not to be a problem solver or a teacher, but to become a sounding board for the person, helping them to recognize a situation or obstacle they may be dealing with and guide them in finding their power and letting go of what is needed. Gestaltists provide the person with an opportunity to identify areas of themselves they may not have realized were in need of attention. With the facilitation of Equine Gestalt the energy that blocks the client from moving forward can be released, allowing the client to feel some clarity and balance emotionally, mentally, physically and spiritually. Seeing things as a whole instead of individually.
Who Can Benefit from equine gestalt work?
People from all walks of life, personal experiences and situations can benefit from Equine Gestalt work: Here are some examples:
Human Empowerment
Leadership Discovery
Life Transitions
Corporate Team Building
Childhood Trauma
Couples & Marriage Improvement
Reinvention of Self
Competition / Mental Preparation
Grief
Anxiety
Empty Nest and Retirement Adjustments
End of Life Resolutions
Depression
Family and Teen Counseling
Conflict Mediation
Combat Trauma
Victim Recovery
Body Image
WHY HORSES?
Horses live in the present and do not judge. They see things and situations for what they are. They are highly sensitive, intelligent animals. Horses are the Reiki Masters on this planet and can provide insight to our souls far beyond our own awareness. They only see and hear the truth, therefore giving us true feedback that is not manipulated or false. They are loving animals that will stand beside us as we shift and move forward in our growth and help hold our pain as we need.
What is The Equine Gestalt Method?
The Equine Gestalt Coaching Method® was developed by Melisa Pearce, a core founder since 1989, of the horse-human healing movement. The experiential nature of the method involves the horse as an active partner with the coach in the client’s exploratory process. The integrative approach of the equine’s interaction combined with positive coaching, somatic awareness guidance and Gestalt methodology, assists the client in examining their life and choices made with a focus on designing a positive future.