Equine Connections: Polyvagal Principles Rebecca Bailey, PH.D.

Equine Connections: Polyvagal Principles builds on Dr. Rebecca Bailey's decades of experience as a family psychologist helping real families deal with real situations. In this book, Dr. Bailey introduces equine-assisted therapy, The Polyvagal Theory, the populations that can be served by her approach, and a variety of exercises that incorporate The Polyvagal Theory into equine interventions. Throughout the book, the notion of "providing safe spaces" is discussed and incorporated into treatment recommendations. From horse enthusiast to practicing professional, Dr. Rebecca Bailey discusses how her passion for horses intersect with her professional background - culminating in a book that is both fun and informative. Complex ideas are reduced to practical examples to make the often highly emotionally charged world around us make a little more sense.