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Equine Therapy: An Interview With an Equine-Assisted Expert Pam Salem By CLAIRE DOROTIK, LMF

While there are a number of ways to describe equine therapy to those not familiar with horses, sometimes there is nothing better than a personal interview. For this blog, I interviewed Pam Salem, an equine expert and co-facilitator of the equine therapy experiential program at English Mountain Recovery. Pam is also the founder of Equine Assisted Assets, which is dedicated to the growth and advancement of equine therapy.  1. What drew you to equine therapy?As a horse lover from an early age, I…See More
Jun 11, 2012
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Equine Therapy: An Interview With an Equine-Assisted Expert Pam Salem By CLAIRE DOROTIK, LMF

While there are a number of ways to describe equine therapy to those not familiar with horses, sometimes there is nothing better than a personal interview. For this blog, I interviewed Pam Salem, an equine expert and co-facilitator of the equine therapy experiential program at English Mountain Recovery. Pam is also the founder of Equine Assisted Assets, which is dedicated to the growth and advancement of equine therapy.  1. What drew you to equine therapy?As a horse lover from an early age, I…See More
Jun 11, 2012
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A blog post by claire Dorotik was featured

Equine Therapy: Can It Help Me Lose Weight?

With today’s current obsession with weight loss, people have been known to try quite an amazing array of different ways to thin down. From sweatsuits in summertime to juice diets and everything in between, we attack the “problem” mercilessly.So it’s no surprise then that recently I received an email asking if equine therapy can be helpful for weight loss.My first question was, “Do you know what the food represents for you?”The answer, “I know I am an emotional eater, so I must eat for emotional…See More
May 29, 2012
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Equine Therapy: Can It Help Me Lose Weight?

With today’s current obsession with weight loss, people have been known to try quite an amazing array of different ways to thin down. From sweatsuits in summertime to juice diets and everything in between, we attack the “problem” mercilessly.So it’s no surprise then that recently I received an email asking if equine therapy can be helpful for weight loss.My first question was, “Do you know what the food represents for you?”The answer, “I know I am an emotional eater, so I must eat for emotional…See More
May 29, 2012
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A blog post by claire Dorotik was featured

Equine Therapy: Unplugged

Equine Therapy: UnpluggedMore people than ever before are “connected”. Smart phones, Ipads, laptops and video games seem the norm when forced to wait for any these days, even if the wait is only 3 minutes. Additionally, these connection devices have easily infested almost every area of our lives and people -- so much so that to ask someone to put down the phone, shut off the computer or ipad, or disconnect the earbuds from their ears is like asking them to stop breathing. Most people will…See More
May 21, 2012
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Equine Therapy: Unplugged

Equine Therapy: UnpluggedMore people than ever before are “connected”. Smart phones, Ipads, laptops and video games seem the norm when forced to wait for any these days, even if the wait is only 3 minutes. Additionally, these connection devices have easily infested almost every area of our lives and people -- so much so that to ask someone to put down the phone, shut off the computer or ipad, or disconnect the earbuds from their ears is like asking them to stop breathing. Most people will…See More
May 21, 2012
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A Bioenergetic Approach to Repetition Compulsion

A Bioenergetic Approach to Repetition CompulsionBy CLAIRE DOROTIK, LMFTThere are many reasons people do things, and often, these motivations are not obvious to the external world. While we tend to portray motivation as the desire to do something,  motivation can also represent…See More
May 4, 2012
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A Bioenergetic Approach to Repetition Compulsion

A Bioenergetic Approach to Repetition CompulsionBy CLAIRE DOROTIK, LMFTThere are many reasons people do things, and often, these motivations are not obvious to the external world. While we tend to portray motivation as the desire to do something,  motivation can also represent…See More
May 1, 2012
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Equine Therapy: The Effects of Perfectionism on Horse-Human Relationships

Perfectionism drives human performance to elite levels, often achieving unequalled accomplishments. However, the push to be great can also have a deleterious effect on a person’s mood, and certainly, relationships. Often those around the perfectionist feel disregarded, or inadequate. But what if the relationship with the perfectionist involves a horse? Horses have a unique way of telling us the truth about ourselves, at times revealing parts of our character that were hidden or overlooked. For…See More
Apr 24, 2012
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Equine Therapy: The Effects of Perfectionism on Horse-Human Relationships

Perfectionism drives human performance to elite levels, often achieving unequalled accomplishments. However, the push to be great can also have a deleterious effect on a person’s mood, and certainly, relationships. Often those around the perfectionist feel disregarded, or inadequate. But what if the relationship with the perfectionist involves a horse? Horses have a unique way of telling us the truth about ourselves, at times revealing parts of our character that were hidden or overlooked. For…See More
Apr 23, 2012
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Marlene Thoms commented on claire Dorotik's blog post Equine Therapy: Human-Animal Bonds
"I think rehabbing dogs and horses so they find good homes is one of the most important jobs there is and I admire those who do it. I would have a hard time letting go, and would just end up with fifteen dogs and twenty five cats, so I just try to…"
Mar 27, 2012
Sarah Fairfield commented on claire Dorotik's blog post Equine Therapy: Human-Animal Bonds
"I agree whole heartedly, I volunteer for a dog rescue and take in foster dogs.They come from abusive homes and I try to turn them into good dogs for other people.  Its hard work, the hardest part is letting them go.  But the was I see it…"
Mar 27, 2012
A blog post by claire Dorotik was featured

Equine Therapy: Human-Animal Bonds

A study recently conducted by the American Pet Products Manufacturers Association found that 74 percent of dog owners, 60 percent of cat owners, and 45 percent of bird owners considered their pet as a child or family member. Sixty two percent of cat and dog owners said their pet helped them relax and relieved stress. Further, 59 percent of dog owners and 37 percent of cat owners thought their pets were not only good for their health but would help them live longer. However, when the person is…See More
Mar 27, 2012
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Equine Therapy: Human-Animal Bonds

A study recently conducted by the American Pet Products Manufacturers Association found that 74 percent of dog owners, 60 percent of cat owners, and 45 percent of bird owners considered their pet as a child or family member. Sixty two percent of cat and dog owners said their pet helped them relax and relieved stress. Further, 59 percent of dog owners and 37 percent of cat owners thought their pets were not only good for their health but would help them live longer. However, when the person is…See More
Mar 26, 2012
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B. G. Hearns liked claire Dorotik's blog post Equine Therapy: In the Biopsychosocial Model
Mar 25, 2012
Marlene Thoms commented on claire Dorotik's blog post Equine Therapy: Horses and Oxytocin
"If your client had difficulties with maternal bonding with her child, she might want to look at the practices in the hospital where she gave birth. Vets and farmers for some reason seem to better understand how to facilitate mother/baby bonding.…"
Mar 20, 2012

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A Bit About Me and my Horse(s)
CLAIRE DOROTIK, LMFT

Having spent a lifetime around horses – growing up riding and training horses and later riding at many of the country’s top show barns – Claire, in many ways, understood horses before she understood people.

Claire’s competitive accomplishments include top placings at the Almaden farms Mini Prix, the Michelob Classic Mini Prix, the Monterey Bay Mini Prix, a 2nd place finish out of 53 competitors in the High Jr/AO Jumpers at Thermal Desert Circuit, and a Reserve Championship in Baby Green Hunters Week Six at the Arizona Desert Circuit.

Turning to dressage four years ago, Claire has showed up through Prix St George with scores between 65 and 75%.

Because of the role horses have played in her life, and her education as a licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, Claire has made a specialization of equine facilitated psychotherapy, developing an equine assisted psychotherapeutic approach that has proved highly effective in restoring emotional and physical balance to those who have battled trauma, abuse, and eating disorders. This approach has been utilized by many recovery centers including Creative Care Recovery in Malibu, CA, The Canyon Recovery Center in Malibu, CA, and other facilities that have come to recognize the unique way in which horses can facilitate powerful healing experiences for clients. She has written many articles for Horsetrader, Ride, and Flying Changes magazines on the subject of horses and horse training, and is also a contributing author to Equine-Assisted Psychotherapy: Straight Talk from the Horse’s Mouth, a continuing education course for psychotherapists currently offered by the Zur Institute in San Diego.

Claire is also the author of, ON THE BACK OF A HORSE: Harnessing the Healing Power of the Human-Equine Bond, now available on Amazon Kindle December 25th, 2010.
Claire specializing in creating great horses, and even better horse-human partnerships. For more information on Claire, or her upcoming books, please visit www.clairedorotik.com, or www.greathorsebooks.com.
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Equine Therapy: An Interview With an Equine-Assisted Expert Pam Salem By CLAIRE DOROTIK, LMF



While there are a number of ways to describe equine therapy to those not familiar with horses, sometimes there is nothing better than a personal interview. For this blog, I interviewed Pam Salem, an equine expert and co-facilitator of the equine therapy experiential program at English Mountain Recovery. Pam is also the founder of Equine Assisted Assets, which is dedicated to the growth and advancement…

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Posted on June 11, 2012 at 3:32pm

Equine Therapy: Can It Help Me Lose Weight?

With today’s current obsession with weight loss, people have been known to try quite an amazing array of different ways to thin down. From sweatsuits in summertime to juice diets and everything in between, we attack the “problem” mercilessly.

So it’s no surprise then that recently I received an email asking if equine…

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Posted on May 29, 2012 at 6:08pm

Equine Therapy: Unplugged

Equine Therapy: Unplugged

More people than ever before are “connected”. Smart phones, Ipads, laptops and video games seem the norm when forced to wait for any these days, even if the wait is only 3 minutes. Additionally, these connection devices have easily infested almost every area of our lives and people -- so much so that to ask someone to put down the phone, shut off the computer or ipad, or disconnect the earbuds from their ears is like…

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Posted on May 21, 2012 at 5:24pm

A Bioenergetic Approach to Repetition Compulsion

There are many reasons people do things, and often, these motivations are not obvious to…

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Posted on May 1, 2012 at 8:31pm

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