WAY OF THE HORSE COACHING INC
Why is Social and Emotional
So Important to Young Peoples
Well Being?
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Research shows young people who are actively taught social and emotional skills are better able to manage difficult emotions, have the ability to empathise, are more open to other perspectives and better able to collaborate with others
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Young people who participated in Social and Emotional Learning(SEL) programs do better in school, academically and socially. Students demonstrated increased academic achievement and school functioning including improved attendance and engagement in learning.
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Young people in SEL programmes showed improved social and emotional skills, attitudes, and behaviors, such as student self-efficacy, self-esteem, mindset, perseverance, and optimism, among others.
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Young people who participate in SEL programs also feel better in school, reporting less anxiety, stress, depression, and suicidal thoughts.
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Young People who participated in SEL programmes were also more connected and included and had better relationships with peers and teachers.
Social and Emotional Learning Led by Horses
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Horses facilitate social and emotional learning, it involves observational learning and experiential learning. The program provides a unique learning environment where young people develop life skills and improve wellbeing by interacting with horses. All interaction with the horses are on the ground there is no horse riding
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The Social and Emotional Learning (SEL) led by horses is trauma-informed and evidence-based, SEL empowers adults and young people to grow their self esteem and better understand their emotions, develop confidence and build communication skills.
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Through out the programme clients develop emotional intelligence and self awareness, these two life skills provide the foundation for social awareness understanding the emotions of others and empathy. Clients are assisted by observing the horses to determine when they feel changes in themselves. This enables them to learn self regulation.
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Clients also learn to see when the horses behaviour changes, which helps them recognise how changes in their thoughts can cause different behaviour in the horse. They are able to use these skills in the outside world as they learn how their behaviour affects others and also how to help others regulate using co-regulation.
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The programme is proven to develop the young persons essential life skills and capabilities which in turn foster personal growth and community inclusion
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Our clients become more confident, develop a positive understanding of themselves and are able to move towards a positive and fulfilling future.
To find out more about Social and Emotional Learning led by horses call Jo on 0434201106 or email jo@wayofthehorsecoaching.com. Way of the Horse Coaching Incorporated is a not for profit organisation