The potential of equine-assisted psychotherapy for treating trauma in Australian Aboriginal peoples

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Bennett, Bindi and Woodman, Elise Anne. (2019). The potential of equine-assisted psychotherapy for treating trauma in Australian Aboriginal peoples. The British Journal of Social Work. 49(4), pp. 1041-1058. https://doi.org/10.1093/bjsw/bcz053

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Authors	Bennett, Bindi and Woodman, Elise Anne
Abstract	Colonisation and subsequent policies targeting Aboriginal peoples in Australia have had devastating consequences, including trauma, disadvantage and marginalisation. These effects have passed from generation to generation and continue to manifest in poor health and well-being outcomes, particularly mental health disorders. Innovative and culturally relevant techniques are needed to remedy inequality and address intergenerational trauma. Equine-assisted psychotherapy (EAP)—an experiential therapy involving horses—is a new and increasingly evidence-based treatment approach, which offers potential for working with Aboriginal peoples. This article reviews the literature on outcomes of EAP to consider its potential as a culturally responsive therapy to treat trauma and increase well-being for Aboriginal people in Australia.
Keywords	Aboriginal; equine-assisted therapy; trauma; Australia; well-being
Year	2019
Journal	The British Journal of Social Work
Journal citation	49 (4), pp. 1041-1058
Publisher	Oxford University Press
ISSN	0045-3102
Digital Object Identifier (DOI)	https://doi.org/10.1093/bjsw/bcz053
Scopus EID	2-s2.0-85085090788
Page range	1041-1058
Publisher's version	License All rights reserved File Access Level Controlled
Output status	Published
Online	09 Jul 2019
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Accepted	01 Feb 2019
Deposited	19 Oct 2022

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