{"id":216,"date":"2024-08-06T20:25:08","date_gmt":"2024-08-06T20:25:08","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/stgregoryctr.com\/?page_id=216"},"modified":"2025-04-25T23:46:50","modified_gmt":"2025-04-25T23:46:50","slug":"equine-therapy","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/stgregoryctr.com\/equine-therapy\/","title":{"rendered":"Equine Therapy\u00a0in Iowa"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t<div data-elementor-type=\"wp-page\" data-elementor-id=\"216\" class=\"elementor elementor-216\" data-elementor-post-type=\"page\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-b8ceff0 e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"b8ceff0\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\" data-settings=\"{&quot;background_background&quot;:&quot;classic&quot;}\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-b24da0d elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"b24da0d\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h1 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Equine Therapy\u00a0in Iowa<\/h1>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-239b3e8 e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"239b3e8\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-ef0cc39 e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"ef0cc39\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-5861f76 e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"5861f76\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-4bcf6bf elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"4bcf6bf\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"589\" src=\"https:\/\/stgregoryctr.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/Rectangle-13-51-1024x589.png\" class=\"attachment-large size-large wp-image-218\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/stgregoryctr.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/Rectangle-13-51-1024x589.png 1024w, https:\/\/stgregoryctr.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/Rectangle-13-51-300x173.png 300w, https:\/\/stgregoryctr.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/Rectangle-13-51-768x442.png 768w, https:\/\/stgregoryctr.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/Rectangle-13-51-e1733165925933.png 750w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-e1ec4be e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"e1ec4be\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-02766b5 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"02766b5\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Understanding\nEquine Therapy<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-b049c2a elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"b049c2a\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>Equine therapy, also known as equine-assisted therapy (EAT), involves interactions between patients and horses to promote emotional growth and healing. This therapeutic approach is gaining popularity in Iowa and across the country for its effectiveness in addressing various mental health and behavioral issues. At St. Gregory Recovery Center, our equine therapy program is designed to complement traditional <a href=\"https:\/\/stgregoryctr.com\/alcohol-and-drug-addiction\/\">alcohol and drug addiction<\/a> treatment methods, providing a holistic approach to recovery. By engaging with horses, patients can develop trust, confidence, and emotional regulation, which are essential components of successful addiction recovery and mental health treatment.\u00a0<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-dadc3b9 e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"dadc3b9\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-6bb636e e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"6bb636e\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-fd91329 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"fd91329\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">The History of Equine Therapy\u00a0<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-c8e770b elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"c8e770b\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>Equine therapy has roots that trace back to ancient Greece, where horses were used for therapeutic riding to help improve the physical and emotional well-being of individuals. The modern practice of equine therapy began to take shape in the mid-20th century, with the establishment of organizations such as the North American Riding for the Handicapped Association (now known as PATH International). These organizations formalized therapeutic riding programs, incorporating structured activities and exercises that promote mental and physical health. Today, equine therapy is widely recognized and utilized in various therapeutic settings, including addiction recovery, PTSD treatment, and developmental disorders.\u00a0<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-94a4454 e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"94a4454\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-a7988ff elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"a7988ff\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" width=\"750\" height=\"466\" data-src=\"https:\/\/stgregoryctr.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/equine-therapy-1000x621-1-e1733160301368.jpg\" class=\"attachment-large size-large wp-image-10824 lazyload\" alt=\"man stroking therapy horse at sunset\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 750px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 750\/466;\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-1a57b66 e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"1a57b66\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-78193e6 e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"78193e6\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-ba7d57b elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"ba7d57b\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"589\" data-src=\"https:\/\/stgregoryctr.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/Rectangle-13-53-1024x589.png\" class=\"attachment-large size-large wp-image-220 lazyload\" alt=\"\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/stgregoryctr.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/Rectangle-13-53-1024x589.png 1024w, https:\/\/stgregoryctr.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/Rectangle-13-53-300x173.png 300w, https:\/\/stgregoryctr.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/Rectangle-13-53-768x442.png 768w, https:\/\/stgregoryctr.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/Rectangle-13-53-e1733165894501.png 750w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 1024px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 1024\/589;\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-2c1931d e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"2c1931d\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-5b46899 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"5b46899\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Equine Therapy Facilities in Iowa<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-0e1b70f elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"0e1b70f\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>At St. Gregory Recovery Center, our equine therapy facilities are designed to provide a safe and nurturing environment for both patients and horses. Our facilities include spacious stables, well-maintained riding arenas, and tranquil outdoor spaces where patients can interact with the horses. These facilities are managed by experienced equine therapists, who ensure all interactions are conducted safely and therapeutically. The serene setting of our equine therapy facilities allows patients to engage in introspection and emotional healing, away from the stressors and distractions of everyday life.\u00a0<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-3b9dcb1 e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"3b9dcb1\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-eb87b67 e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"eb87b67\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-9cc4589 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"9cc4589\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">What are the Benefits of\nEquine Therapy for Addiction Treatment?\u00a0<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-56e8064 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"56e8064\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tEquine therapy offers numerous benefits for individuals struggling with addiction, mental health disorders, and other challenges. Key benefits include:\u00a0\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-1c4c93a elementor-icon-list--layout-traditional elementor-list-item-link-full_width elementor-widget elementor-widget-icon-list\" data-id=\"1c4c93a\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"icon-list.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<ul class=\"elementor-icon-list-items\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<li class=\"elementor-icon-list-item\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-icon-list-icon\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<svg aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"e-font-icon-svg e-fas-check-circle\" viewBox=\"0 0 512 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M504 256c0 136.967-111.033 248-248 248S8 392.967 8 256 119.033 8 256 8s248 111.033 248 248zM227.314 387.314l184-184c6.248-6.248 6.248-16.379 0-22.627l-22.627-22.627c-6.248-6.249-16.379-6.249-22.628 0L216 308.118l-70.059-70.059c-6.248-6.248-16.379-6.248-22.628 0l-22.627 22.627c-6.248 6.248-6.248 16.379 0 22.627l104 104c6.249 6.249 16.379 6.249 22.628.001z\"><\/path><\/svg>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-icon-list-text\"><b>Emotional Regulation<\/b><br> Working with horses helps individuals learn to manage their emotions and develop a sense of calm.<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/li>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<li class=\"elementor-icon-list-item\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-icon-list-icon\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<svg aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"e-font-icon-svg e-fas-check-circle\" viewBox=\"0 0 512 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M504 256c0 136.967-111.033 248-248 248S8 392.967 8 256 119.033 8 256 8s248 111.033 248 248zM227.314 387.314l184-184c6.248-6.248 6.248-16.379 0-22.627l-22.627-22.627c-6.248-6.249-16.379-6.249-22.628 0L216 308.118l-70.059-70.059c-6.248-6.248-16.379-6.248-22.628 0l-22.627 22.627c-6.248 6.248-6.248 16.379 0 22.627l104 104c6.249 6.249 16.379 6.249 22.628.001z\"><\/path><\/svg>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-icon-list-text\"><b>Building Trust<\/b><br> Horses require trust and respect, helping patients build these qualities in their relationships.<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/li>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<li class=\"elementor-icon-list-item\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-icon-list-icon\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<svg aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"e-font-icon-svg e-fas-check-circle\" viewBox=\"0 0 512 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M504 256c0 136.967-111.033 248-248 248S8 392.967 8 256 119.033 8 256 8s248 111.033 248 248zM227.314 387.314l184-184c6.248-6.248 6.248-16.379 0-22.627l-22.627-22.627c-6.248-6.249-16.379-6.249-22.628 0L216 308.118l-70.059-70.059c-6.248-6.248-16.379-6.248-22.628 0l-22.627 22.627c-6.248 6.248-6.248 16.379 0 22.627l104 104c6.249 6.249 16.379 6.249 22.628.001z\"><\/path><\/svg>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-icon-list-text\"><b>Improved Communication<\/b><br> Non-verbal communication with horses enhances patients' ability to express themselves and understand others.<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/li>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<li class=\"elementor-icon-list-item\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-icon-list-icon\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<svg aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"e-font-icon-svg e-fas-check-circle\" viewBox=\"0 0 512 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M504 256c0 136.967-111.033 248-248 248S8 392.967 8 256 119.033 8 256 8s248 111.033 248 248zM227.314 387.314l184-184c6.248-6.248 6.248-16.379 0-22.627l-22.627-22.627c-6.248-6.249-16.379-6.249-22.628 0L216 308.118l-70.059-70.059c-6.248-6.248-16.379-6.248-22.628 0l-22.627 22.627c-6.248 6.248-6.248 16.379 0 22.627l104 104c6.249 6.249 16.379 6.249 22.628.001z\"><\/path><\/svg>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-icon-list-text\"><b>Physical Benefits<\/b><br>Activities such as riding and grooming improve physical coordination and strength.<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/li>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<li class=\"elementor-icon-list-item\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-icon-list-icon\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<svg aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"e-font-icon-svg e-fas-check-circle\" viewBox=\"0 0 512 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M504 256c0 136.967-111.033 248-248 248S8 392.967 8 256 119.033 8 256 8s248 111.033 248 248zM227.314 387.314l184-184c6.248-6.248 6.248-16.379 0-22.627l-22.627-22.627c-6.248-6.249-16.379-6.249-22.628 0L216 308.118l-70.059-70.059c-6.248-6.248-16.379-6.248-22.628 0l-22.627 22.627c-6.248 6.248-6.248 16.379 0 22.627l104 104c6.249 6.249 16.379 6.249 22.628.001z\"><\/path><\/svg>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-icon-list-text\"><b>Stress Relief<\/b><br> Spending time with horses in a natural setting reduces stress and promotes relaxation.<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/li>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/ul>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-6315094 e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"6315094\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-beb6040 elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"beb6040\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" width=\"682\" height=\"761\" data-src=\"https:\/\/stgregoryctr.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/Rectangle-13-36.png\" class=\"attachment-large size-large wp-image-185 lazyload\" alt=\"\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/stgregoryctr.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/Rectangle-13-36.png 682w, 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src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 869px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 869\/1024;\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-7d65610 e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"7d65610\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-d18cade elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"d18cade\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">How Working with a\nHorse Leads to Accountability\u00a0<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-18cacb6 elementor-widget 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This responsiveness makes them excellent partners in therapy, as they provide immediate, non-judgmental feedback. Working with a horse requires individuals to be present, focused, and responsible. Patients learn that their actions directly impact the horse&#8217;s behavior, fostering a sense of accountability and self-awareness. This dynamic helps individuals understand the consequences of their actions and develop more responsible behavior patterns, which are crucial for successful recovery and personal growth.\u00a0\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-94f588a elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"94f588a\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Equine-Assisted Therapy Cannot Stand Alone\u00a0<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-33130f9 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"33130f9\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>While equine-assisted therapy is a valuable component of a comprehensive treatment program, it should not be the sole method of therapy. It works best when integrated with other evidence-based treatments, such as <a href=\"https:\/\/stgregoryctr.com\/cbt-cognitive-behavioral-therapy\/\">cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT)<\/a>, dialectical behavior therapy (DBT), and medication-assisted treatment (MAT). At St. Gregory Recovery Center, we incorporate equine therapy into a broader treatment plan including individual and group counseling, <a href=\"https:\/\/stgregoryctr.com\/family-program-for-addiction-recovery\/\">family therapy<\/a>, and holistic practices. This integrated approach ensures that patients receive well-rounded care that addresses all aspects of their recovery.\u00a0<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-0b46270 e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"0b46270\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-6759b3f e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"6759b3f\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-5773947 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"5773947\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Our Iowa Equine Therapy Program\u00a0<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-6fd9a6b elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"6fd9a6b\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>St. Gregory Recovery Center\u2019s equine therapy program is designed to provide a supportive and therapeutic environment for individuals in addiction recovery. Our program includes:\u00a0<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-3a7f540 elementor-icon-list--layout-traditional elementor-list-item-link-full_width elementor-widget elementor-widget-icon-list\" data-id=\"3a7f540\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"icon-list.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<ul class=\"elementor-icon-list-items\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<li class=\"elementor-icon-list-item\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-icon-list-icon\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<svg aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"e-font-icon-svg e-fas-check-circle\" viewBox=\"0 0 512 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M504 256c0 136.967-111.033 248-248 248S8 392.967 8 256 119.033 8 256 8s248 111.033 248 248zM227.314 387.314l184-184c6.248-6.248 6.248-16.379 0-22.627l-22.627-22.627c-6.248-6.249-16.379-6.249-22.628 0L216 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patients and horses<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/li>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<li class=\"elementor-icon-list-item\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-icon-list-icon\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<svg aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"e-font-icon-svg e-fas-check-circle\" viewBox=\"0 0 512 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M504 256c0 136.967-111.033 248-248 248S8 392.967 8 256 119.033 8 256 8s248 111.033 248 248zM227.314 387.314l184-184c6.248-6.248 6.248-16.379 0-22.627l-22.627-22.627c-6.248-6.249-16.379-6.249-22.628 0L216 308.118l-70.059-70.059c-6.248-6.248-16.379-6.248-22.628 0l-22.627 22.627c-6.248 6.248-6.248 16.379 0 22.627l104 104c6.249 6.249 16.379 6.249 22.628.001z\"><\/path><\/svg>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-icon-list-text\"><b>Stress Relief<\/b><br> Spending time with horses in a natural setting reduces stress and promotes relaxation.<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/li>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<li 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If you or a loved one is interested in learning more about our equine therapy program and how it can support your recovery journey, contact us today at <a href=\"tel:8887785833\">888-778-5833<\/a>. Our <a href=\"https:\/\/stgregoryctr.com\/meet-the-team\/\">compassionate team<\/a> is here to provide the information and support you need to take the first step towards healing and recovery.\u00a0<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-0f1388b e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"0f1388b\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-382f1c1 elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"382f1c1\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" width=\"981\" height=\"1024\" data-src=\"https:\/\/stgregoryctr.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/Rectangle-13-55-981x1024.png\" class=\"attachment-large size-large wp-image-222 lazyload\" alt=\"\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/stgregoryctr.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/Rectangle-13-55-981x1024.png 981w, https:\/\/stgregoryctr.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/Rectangle-13-55-287x300.png 287w, https:\/\/stgregoryctr.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/Rectangle-13-55-768x802.png 768w, https:\/\/stgregoryctr.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/Rectangle-13-55-e1733165866179.png 750w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 981px) 100vw, 981px\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 981px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 981\/1024;\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Equine Therapy\u00a0in Iowa Understanding Equine Therapy Equine therapy, also known as equine-assisted therapy (EAT), involves interactions between patients and horses to promote emotional growth and healing. This therapeutic approach is gaining popularity in Iowa and across the country for its effectiveness in addressing various mental health and behavioral issues. 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