Horse Knowledge
What are the names of the horses on your team?
Great job! Horses are a huge part of our team!
Describe an example of showing respect to someone in your life.
Thanks for sharing! Showing others respect helps others respect us
What are some examples of coping skills you use?
Awesome examples, keep using those coping skills!
How does someone build empathy?
(This is also a Power Tool!)
Thanks for sharing! Empathy involves shared thoughts, feelings, and attitudes, even when personal experiences and backgrounds may be different. Empathy is like a bridge that connects one person to another
Do horses have emotions? How do they show them?
Yes! Horses have emotions but can express them differently such as through their ears, muscle tension, and movement
True or false: Horses are prey animals
True! Horses use their flight responses more than their fight response in order to survive
What are some ways we can build positive relationships?
Thanks for sharing! Humans are drawn to relationship; it is important to nurture and strengthen them
Who do you identify as your social support?
Using support that you trust, who supports healthy choices, and who cares about you are great ways to refresh and encourage you!
What are some real-life situations where it is important to be an effective communicator?
Good example! In order to communicate effectively it is important to be respectful and express ourselves without unnecessary conflict
What are some physical signs when you feel happy?
Some examples include smiling, laughing, being social, and having a positive perspective
What have the horses taught you personally?
Thank you for sharing! Research has shown that horses can help with trust, emotional awareness, confidence, problem-solving skills, and more!
What is one thing we are always responsible for?
Ourselves! Our words, actions, thoughts
What are some examples of physical activities you can use to cope?
Great example! Physical coping skills are strategies that we can use to express our feelings in a physical way.
Name some examples of nonverbal communication and why is it important?
Nonverbal communication can relay additional information. Some examples include eye contact, facial expressions, gestures, personal hygiene, and proximity
Horses live in the _____
Moment/Present
What are two types of boundaries?
Physical and Emotional
What are some mental or emotional activities you can use to help cope?
Some examples include mental tasks: puzzles, reading, meditating, and increasing positive emotions
True or false: Listening is part of communication
True! Listening is the ability to receive and interpret information
True or false: Horses provide mirroring and feedback
True! Horses are very sensitive to movement and emotions. They often mirror behavior and emotion and provide feedback to these interactions
A choice is a ______
A consequence is a _____
A choice is a decision we make
A consequence is a result of the choices we make (they can be positive or negative)
A positive self-statement that I can use when I feel ____ is ...
Thank you for sharing! Positive self-statements are more effective when we truly believe them and are easy and practical to use not overcomplicated