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At Touchstone Ranch Recovery Center, we recognize equine therapy as a powerful and integral component of the addiction recovery process. To enhance this experience, we have partnered with Texan Therapeutic Riding at Tarleton State University. Texan Therapeutic Riding is a Premier Accredited Center through the Professional Association of Therapeutic Horsemanship International (PATH International), ensuring the highest standards of safety, professionalism, and effectiveness in equine-assisted services.
Animals play a valuable role in supporting mental health by providing a sense of security through non-judgmental companionship.
Equine Assisted Growth and Learning Association (Eagala) therapy is a hands-on approach that uses horses, exotic animals, and symbolic objects to create a therapeutic environment reflective of each client’s individual experiences.
During Eagala sessions, clients learn to interpret life circumstances and develop self-awareness in connection with their personal recovery journey.
They work to enhance self-worth by engaging in interpretive and symbolic activities that foster insight and personal growth.
Reach out to us to learn more about how equine therapy can support recovery.
What to Expect in Our Equine Therapy Program
Touchstone Ranch Recovery Center utilizes equine therapy to support a wide range of individuals across various psychological and physical spectrums. Equine-assisted therapy can benefit those struggling with addiction to substances such as heroin, cocaine, methamphetamine, prescription drugs, and alcohol.
When a client forms a bond with a horse in an equine therapy program, the animal serves as a blank slate, entering the relationship without any preconceived notions about the individual in recovery.
This creates a powerful opportunity for clients to recognize how their behavior affects others. For many who have lived with addiction for years, this insight can represent a significant breakthrough.
Our team of compassionate counselors plays a key role in the equine therapy process. They engage with clients about their experiences, helping them explore the deeper metaphor between these therapeutic activities and the process of rebuilding and recovering their lives.
We hope that the positive skills clients develop through equine therapy become lasting tools they can rely on to maintain sobriety after treatment.
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Thanks to Donna Henry for taking the time to send me places to call to get into rehab I will be starting my journey to recovery on Friday. I'm excited
I cannot express enough the gratitude for the exceptional care and support provided by Touchstone. The staff here are truly compassionate and dedicated professionals who genuinely care about each patient. The facility itself is clean, comfortable, and equipped with all the necessary amenities to make the stay as pleasant as possible. I wholeheartedly recommend this facility to anyone seeking help.
This place is AMAZING! If you are seeking complete rehabilitation with strong aftercare, look no further. The staff is caring and always there to help. The education, facilities, and food are all phenomenal. The counselors are genuine and truly want to get to the core of your addiction, not just detox you and send you on your way. I stayed for an additional month, a total of 4, and they worked with me on the financial piece since insurance coverage had ended. It was completely worth the cost and I couldn’t be more grateful. While I hope to never relapse, if I do, I will be back there in a heartbeat.
I was at Touchstone a few years ago. I am from NC and it was SO worth the plane ticket. I can’t thank Debbie enough for what she did for me. She had an awesome staff. Her counselors were amazing, the nurses were wonderful, and the food was much better than you get at home!! When you are away from family you want to be around people who care for you. You also want a great place to be comfortable and sleep well!! Debbie cares about you being comfortable and she makes sure the little things and the big things are taken care of!!! I promise if you need to go to rehab, look no further. This is where you need to go!! Debbie, thanks for the healing. From Downtown Steven Brown
Best decision of my life. I tried to leave after 3 weeks, and ended up staying 4 months and that’s exactly what I needed. The staff went above and beyond to take care of me, and over 6 years later I am grateful to still be clean. I owe it all to Touchstone and their amazing staff.
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Recover with the Help of Animals
If you struggle with substance use disorder, you are not alone. Our team at TRRC is available to provide a unique treatment experience that includes equine therapy.
Let us help you get on track to better health and well-being.
We invite you to enjoy our serene ranch and an environment conducive to recovery; explore nature and experience the benefits of sunlight for improved mental health and overall well-being.
