veterans pilot project

rebuilding trust

The Whatcom County Health Department is sponsoring a pilot project to determine the effectiveness of Equine Assisted Growth and Learning as a way of helping veterans returning from active duty reintegrate into civilian life.

The process of connecting with a horse mirrors the process returning veterans must go through to make supportive connections in their lives. In a safe environment this process can be broken down into comfortable steps addressing the many challenges veterans face.  After making successful connections with a horse, participants can apply these skills to their human relationships.                                                   

A series of 10 individual and family sessions is available, free of charge, to a limited number of veterans who meet the income qualifications. Participants are asked to complete a survey before and after participating in the project.

To learn more about horses and veterans you may read my article Equine Facilitated Therapy for Veterans.