What is alpaca-assisted ecotherapy?
Ecotherapy is a therapeutic treatment, led by a trained therapist, and focuses on completing outdoor activities as part of the counselling process. Alpaca-assisted therapy (AAT) involves caring for or spending time with an alpaca during a goal-oriented therapy session. These goals can be physical, emotional, educational and/or psychological; AAT is used to complement the benefits of traditional therapy.
Benefits of positive interactions between people and alpacas are:
Here are some simple activities to try at home:
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WHAT WE OFFER
Alpaca-assisted ecotherapy specifically for women seeking treatment for anxiety, depression and/or addiction. Working hands on with the alpacas and engaging in a variety of nature based activities, we offer:
Alpaca-assisted ecotherapy specifically for women seeking treatment for anxiety, depression and/or addiction. Working hands on with the alpacas and engaging in a variety of nature based activities, we offer:
Martha BacheCounsellorMartha has worked as a counsellor since 2011 and gained a 1st Class BSc (Hons) in Addictions Counselling from The University of Bath in 2015. One of her proudest achievements was the creation of innovative nature workshops she facilitated to clients who had previously struggled with engaging in mental health services. In 2017, Martha set up a private practice providing ecotherapy workshops to socially isolated individuals and she is the driving force behind Crea Pax, bringing her counselling experience, work with vulnerable adults, and her unique way of using innovative activities alongside science based practice as a tool for learning and self-development.
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