Cloud Dancers’ Equine-assisted Learning (EAL) education program features half-day and full-day workshops on issues relevant to the general public as well as specialty CEU courses for mental health professionals on a variety of topics including mindfulness, self-care, and personal and professional growth. Our EAL staff also offer businesses and groups custom-designed team building, problem solving, communication, and staff enrichment experiences on request. All workshops are led by a licensed professional counselor who is skilled at EAL facilitation and a PATH International Certified Equine Specialist in Mental Health and Learning.
We also offer Equine-assisted Psychotherapy (EAP) trainings for mental health professionals who would like to add Equine-assisted Psychotherapy as one of their treatment modalities. EAP has been proven to be a unique and effective therapeutic intervention for people suffering from a variety of mental health challenges including depression, anxiety, PTSD, and grief. These workshops provide a way for licensed clinicians to broaden their therapeutic toolbox.
Fri, May 30, 2025; 9 am-4 pm | WORKSHOP IS FULLEAL Workshop: Ethics and Boundaries»
As a mental health professional, are you feeling stressed about patient demand exceeding your availability? Increased caseloads? Longer waitlists? If so, your self-care has never been more important! Come join us to learn more about how to take care of yourself more effectively and set useful boundaries.
$300 | 6 CEUs available
Fri, Oct 17, 2025; 9am-4pmEquine-Assisted Psychotherapy for Interactive Group Work»
Looking for some new and interesting activities for your therapy group? Join us to learn more about how including a horse in your group activities might benefit your clients. Come meet our horses and participate in a variety of group challenges so you can experience it for yourself.
$300 | 6 CEUs available
Sun, Nov 2, 2025; 9 am-1 pmEAL Workshop: Embodying Mindfulness»
Are you interested in learning some unique mindfulness skills? Do you want to improve your relationship to stress and feel more balanced? If so, come join us to learn about the benefits of being mindful and centered with the help of some unique teachers – the horse herd at Cloud Dancers Therapeutic Horsemanship Center in Albuquerque, NM.
$150 | 4 CEUs available (additonal $75)
Fri, Nov 14, 2025; 9am-4pmEAL Workshop: Out of the Office and Into the Arena»
Conducting therapy sessions outside of an office setting has many benefits - and just as many ethical considerations. During this workshop, the horse herd at Cloud Dancers will give you first-hand experience with some of the benefits of working outside the office.
$300 | 6 CEUs available
