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Risk Assessment and Response for Equine-Assisted Therapy Professionals
Dr. G Thomas Manzione holds a PhD degree and is a certified PATH Intl. Equine Specialist in Mental Health and Learning, a licensed (LPC) and certified (CAC III) behavioral health care professional in Colorado with over 25 years of experience as both a psychotherapist and chief administrator for various mental health organizations. disorders.
Jaclyn Manzione has a master�s degree and is a PATH Intl. Equine Specialist in Mental Health and Learning, a certified Equine Gestalt Coaching Method practitioner and a registered psychotherapist (NLC) in the State of Colorado.
Equine specialists in mental health and learning professionals, along with other certified professionals, will be informed as to how to assess mental health clients for potential risks relating to participation in equine-assisted therapy sessions and explore appropriate responses to occurring escalating behavior and crisis. General information regarding constructive ways of relating to those dealing with a major mental illness will be offered. Specifics to those with personality disorders will be presented.