What is it about?
Children exposed to problematic parental substance use (PPSU) often face a number of deleterious developmental outcomes. This study is one of a few that explores the effectiveness of Equine-assisted therapy for children of substance abusing parents in Victoria, Australia.
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Why is it important?
Although there is a growing evidence base for equine-assisted therapy (EAT) as an effective treatment modality this study is one of the first to explore the benefits of EAT for children exposed to PPSU, as such it makes a contribution to the knowledge base.
Perspectives
Evidence for the use of equine-assisted therapy as an effective strategy is growing. It has the potential to assist people across the life span with a range of psychological problems.
Lynne Briggs
Griffith University
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This page is a summary of: An open trial of equine-assisted therapy for children exposed to problematic parental substance use, Health & Social Care in the Community, February 2017, Wiley,
DOI: 10.1111/hsc.12427.
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