SERVICES
TheHorseCourse Restart
Our flagship programme, TheHorseCourse ReStart, is well-evidenced and underpins all of our work.
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Our ReStart participants have serious difficulties they are come to us because talk-based support is not working for them.
We specialise in helping people who are disengaged or stuck – we are experts in action-based intervention.
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We teach, rehearse and repeat 8 key psycho-social skills (see star photo above) in an intensive and challenging, but fun, 10 hour programme (usually spread over 4 or 5 days) with feedback in-the-moment from specially trained horses and 1-to-1 facilitator support.
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The results tend to be dramatic – see TheHorseCourse.org/evidence
with participants shifting to a point where they can then engage with specialist talk-based support or re-engage with mainstream provision.
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We provide detailed handback to the participant and their referring professional, and discuss follow on support.
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All our ReStart participants can access unlimited top up sessions as needed (subject to our available funding).
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The cost to commissioners is £950 / ReStart. Where statutory funding is not available we rely on our charitable fundraising.
Our others courses and workshops
Lighter touch options
In addition to the intensive ReStart we offer Lighter Touch equine-assisted options such as:
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Tailored sessions for groups or individuals – to work on a specific skill, where a full ReStart is not required
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Taster sessions – a short session to establish whether a participant is happy to commit to the 10 hours ReStart, or for a group to attend and assess which of them would benefit from a ReStart (eg. a family or a group from a school, MH ward, refuge)
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Top up sessions – after a ReStart, as tapered support, or where participants need to come back, weeks, months or even years after their ReStart, to rebuild skills during a difficult time
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Family / Foster family sessions – are useful after individual family members have completed the ReStart course.
The cost to commissioners is £95/hour. Where statutory funding is not available we rely on our charitable fundraising.
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The Non-verbals Toolbox Training workshop
This for public and professionals to learn about reading body language and managing difficult emotions and behaviours using non-verbal strategies.
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It is a fun, interactive 2 hour workshop that we can provide in a variety of locations, including offices, parks, community centres etc.
Participants find out how to recognise the difference between shut down and bored; and understand when aggression is fear-based as opposed to true dominance and gain insights into what to do in each situation.
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Professional info Sessions
Professionals are welcome to contact us to book a free Professional Sessions to see the site, discuss when and how to refer.
Volunteer Opportunities
We've got a bunch of different volunteering opportunities tailored to your passion for making a positive impact in your community.
Whether you're eager to lend a hand remotely from the comfort of your home or prefer getting out there with a team, we've got something for you.
Right now, we need people with skills in web design, marketing, accounting, and people to help spread the word about what we're up to in the community. If you're up for it, we'd love to have you join us.
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Just let us know what you're good at, how much time you've got, and what you want to get out of it. We'll find the perfect way for you to pitch in and feel good about it.