Designed by clinicians, for clinicians. Our curriculum is developed and taught by Linda Chassman Craddock, PhD., and Ellen Winston, MA, the authors of Animal-Assisted Counseling & Psychotherapy: A Clinician’s Guide, ensuring you receive instruction grounded in both academic rigor and real-world clinical experience.

Equine Assisted Psychotherapy (EAP) offers a gentle yet powerful approach to healing, where clients engage in meaningful experiences with horses to address emotional and therapeutic goals. This growing modality is recognized internationally for its effectiveness across diverse groups, including adults, children, adolescents, and specialized populations such as veterans, Aboriginal youth, and individuals dealing with trauma, anxiety, depression, and addiction.

EAP training is designed for mental health professionals—psychologists, counselors, and social workers—who are passionate about integrating the calming presence of horses into their therapeutic practices. If you’re looking to expand your skills and make a lasting impact, this could be the next step in your professional journey.

Paw Pause is offering a Trademarked brand and a business set up to walk into and operate immediately, so that you and your team can focus on delivering the supports that are needed. Please call us with any questions you may have around the purchase of a Paw Pause License.