Free wellbeing workshops for Kilkenny farm families

A series of interactive, experiential workshops with horses that will help participants to develop strategies to reduce stress, develop emotional resilience, manage anxiety and reconnect with themselves, is to take place in Kilkenny.

Farmer Wellbeing Workshops for farmers and farm families will take place at Horses and Harmony, in Piltown.

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Fully funded by the Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine for Farm Safety, Health and Wellbeing, the workshops will take place in August, September and October.

Private, one to one sessions or family sessions for up to four participants are available. Workshops take place weekly over 5-10 weeks. Each weekly session is one hour long.

No experience with horses is required, all sessions take place observing and interacting with horses on the ground in the field, arena or barn.

No riding is involved and no equestrian skills are necessary. Sessions are suitable for adults and young people.

Sessions are guided and facilitated by an Equine Assisted Learning Coach in the presence of horses. Participants are gently coached through guided reflections while observing and interacting with horses to gain a wider perspective and make connections to better assess and expand their thinking.

Experiential learning with horses allows participants to experience what making a change feels like in their body rather than just talking about how to make a change.

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Participants are encouraged to open themselves up to the intuitive guidance of horses, to gain clarity, insight and understanding in their lives.

Early booking is recommended as places are limited. For information and to check availability contact: Jacqueline Wills, Horses and Harmony Therapeutic and Equine Facilitated Learning Coach. Tel: 086-8592467 Email: jacqueline.wills@live.ie Website: horsesandharmony.ie