Ertugrul riding center for orphans in Syria!

Horses were loved by the prophet Muhammad peace be upon him and he famously said "Goodness is tied to the forelocks of horses until the day of resurrection".

These beautiful animals can offer an extraordinary amount of emotional support. 
Beyond the pet-owner relationship that many of us have lovingly experienced. Equine therapy utilizes horses in therapeutic settings to help our children in Syria to proceed through challenging emotional experiences.

Equine-assisted psychotherapy allows for horses to be incorporated into the therapeutic process.

Children and Teens

Equine facilitated psychotherapy is just as effective with children and teens as it is with adult clients. As with adults, children can experience challenges such as trauma, anxiety, depression, PTSD, and more. Equine therapy offers them a therapeutic environment that can feel less threatening and more inviting than a traditional talk therapy office.

The majority of children participating in EAP are between the ages of 6 to 18 years old. They often find it difficult to open up and process painful emotions and experiences because of the nature of the war in Syria. Equine-assisted psychotherapy allows youth, and people of all ages, to work on issues such as:

• Emotional awareness
• Assertiveness1
• Social skills
• Confidence1
• Trust in self
• Trust in others
• Empathy1
• Impulse control
• Problem-solving skills
• Developing and maintaining relationships

This really is a unique project and we have seen firsthand the affects this beautful sunnah has had in changing the lives of many orphans and other members of the community here in Syria.

Donate now to help us revive this beautiful Sunnah and bring joy back into the lives of our Syrian brothers and sisters!

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