58th Annual PCA Conference

Name: Alleviating Anxiety in Children through Equine-Assisted Psychotherapy
Start: 2026-11-06T17:30:00-0500
End: 2026-11-06T18:00:00-0500

Alleviating Anxiety in Children through Equine-Assisted Psychotherapy

Friday November 6, 2026 5:30pm - 6:00pm EST

Anxiety disorders are among the most prevalent psychiatric disorders and can significantly interfere with social, interpersonal, and academic functioning among children and adolescents. While cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) is seen as the gold standard therapeutic technique, animal-assisted therapy (AAT) has emerged as a promising alternative to traditional ‘talk’ therapy. Equine-assisted psychotherapy (EAP) is a popular experiential approach that can reduce symptoms of anxiety through building emotional regulation skills and increasing self-image. This session aims to provide participants with an understanding of the process of EAP and how participating in groundwork activities with horses can facilitate improvements in anxiety symptoms.

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Tess McNulty

Graduate Student, Penn State Harrisburg

Tess McNulty is a first-year master’s student in Applied Clinical Psychology at Penn State Harrisburg. She received her Bachelor’s degree in Psychology from Denison University, where she conducted studies in personality disorders and positive and negative affect. As an equestrian... Read More →

Friday November 6, 2026 5:30pm - 6:00pm EST

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