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  • Workshop
  • 18/09/2026
  • 09:00 am - 04:00 pm

Learn IFS with Equine Engagement

  • 309 Petsch Creek Road, Tallebudgera Valley Queensland 4228

Learn to become a Self-Led Facilitator to support healing relational trauma through IFS with equine engagement, with a focus on memory reconsolidation.

 

Join international facilitator Jenn Pagone for this three-day experiential workshop exploring Internal Family Systems (IFS) with Equine Engagement, following EATA’s 10th anniversary conference.

Jenn is the founder of Equid-Nexus®, a specialised Equine-Assisted Psychotherapy (EAP) model, which integrates IFS and EMDR principles, to heal relational trauma by fostering self-awareness and building secure connections through equine interactions.

During the workshop, participants will learn how to integrate horses into the IFS process, develop self-led facilitation skills, and support conditions for memory reconsolidation.

Jenn is also the creator of Pagone Psychological Services in the USA. She has specialised in treating women with complex trauma for 20 years and has a background in teaching clinical psychology as an adjunct professor.

This workshop offers a rare opportunity to learn directly from a highly regarded and internationally recognised equine-assisted therapist.

  • Conference
  • 21/09/2026
  • 02:00 pm - 09:00 pm

Equine Assisted Therapy Australia Conference

  • Selah Valley, 110 Youngs Road

Celebrating 10 years of equine-assisted mental health with two and half days of learning, workshops and connecting with community.

As we celebrate 10 years of training, practice, and professional leadership in equine-assisted mental health, we warmly invite you to join us for a special two and a half day gathering.

This event will bring together practitioners, students, alumni and professionals from across Australia and overseas for rich learning, experiential exploration and meaningful connection.

You can expect thought-provoking keynote presentations from leaders in the field, along with experiential and reflective workshops designed to deepen practice and insight.

Together, we will engage in important conversations about ethical, horse-centred practice and the ongoing evolution of our profession. There will also be dedicated space to connect, build new relationships, and strengthen our shared commitment to excellence in equine-assisted work.

This is more than a conference – it is a celebration of community, growth, and the powerful partnerships between humans and horses that continue to shape our work.

We are holding this conference at the beautiful Selah Valley Estate in the Tweed Valley, Northern NSW. There is a wide range of accommodation onsite, from modern cabins and lodges to glamping and camping facilities.

We encourage attendees to book with Selah Valley Estate and enjoy the convenience of being located onsite for the conference.

  • Workshop
  • 24/09/2026
  • 12:00 pm - 04:00 pm

Learn IFS with Equine Engagement

  • 2 Bevans Road, Galston New South Wales 2159

Learn to become a Self-Led Facilitator to support healing relational trauma through IFS with equine engagement, with a focus on memory reconsolidation.

 

Join international facilitator Jenn Pagone for this three-day experiential workshop exploring Internal Family Systems (IFS) with Equine Engagement, following EATA’s 10th anniversary conference.

Jenn is the founder of Equid-Nexus®, a specialised Equine-Assisted Psychotherapy (EAP) model, which integrates IFS and EMDR principles, to heal relational trauma by fostering self-awareness and building secure connections through equine interactions.

During the workshop, participants will learn how to integrate horses into the IFS process, develop self-led facilitation skills, and support conditions for memory reconsolidation.

Jenn is also the creator of Pagone Psychological Services in the USA. She has specialised in treating women with complex trauma for 20 years and has a background in teaching clinical psychology as an adjunct professor.

This workshop offers a rare opportunity to learn directly from a highly regarded and internationally recognised equine-assisted therapist.

  • Online Event
  • Webinar
  • 27/05/2026
  • 08:30 am - 09:30 am

Animal Therapy & The Brain, with Meg Kirby and Juliane Taylor Shore (USA)

Join us for an exploration of Psychotherapy, Animal-Assisted Psychotherapy, The Brain, and Memory Reconsolidation.

Live online via Zoom, with recording available afterwards.

Cost: $50 AUD

Woman feeding alpacas at Animal Therapies Ltd, promoting animal-assisted therapy.
  • Workshop
  • 12/09/2026
  • 09:00 am - 05:00 pm

Animal Assisted Therapy 2-Day Intensive Training - Noosa Headlands, QLD

  • 29 Mcintyre Lane, Tinbeerwah Queensland 4563

This is our very popular, 2-day Intensive workshop that teaches you how to implement animal assisted therapy with a variety of hands-on interactions with live animals.The emphasis is on mental health occupational therapy, counseling, and psychotherapy but professionals and students from many different disciplines in human services have found the workshop to be very helpful.

The training will be conducted by Madeleine Flynn at her farm in Noosa Hinterland, QLD. Madeleine is a licensed trainer for AATPC having completed both Certification and Experiential Training in Animal-Assisted Psychotherapy.

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Therapy Dog & Handler Training

PATS offers Therapy Dog & Handler Training for human & canine teams. Starting with a Suitability Assessment, we travel to various locations across Queensland.

  • Webinar
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Autism and Horses: The Powerful Impact of Equine Interactions for Autistic People

FREE On-line webinar! Being autistic in a world not designed for autism brings challenges. Research and clinical practice confirm that equine interaction has a powerful positive impact for autistic people. Speakers will share information about how and why equine interaction is often effective and how other professionals can leverage this power in the work they do.

A heartfelt discussion with the most prominent people, such as Temple Grandin, Stephen Shore, Tony Attwood, Michelle Garnett, Anja Kriegeskotten, Igor Shpitzberg, on the benefits of equine interactions. Recorded on 19/09/24 to support our engagement with horses on different levels and their profound influence on the human’s well-being.

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