Level 1 EAP Training for Mental Health Professionals (CPD) – October 2026

Level 1 EAP Training – Mental Health Professionals

HPCSA CPD-accredited training | 23 General + 1 Ethics CEU

Interested in incorporating Equine-Assisted Psychotherapy (EAP) into your therapeutic practice?

Our Level 1 training introduces the interactional approach to EAP, focusing on the co-facilitation of individual sessions. Mental health professionals and equestrians train together, learning how to collaborate effectively within their respective roles.

Throughout the training, the therapist is referred to as the Mental Health Specialist (MHS), working alongside an Equine Behaviour Specialist (EBS).

Training Details

• Dates: 24, 25 & 31 October 2026.
• Times: 08:00 - 17:00
• Location: Kyalami, Johannesburg
• Format: In-person training

Who is this training for?

Psychologists, counsellors and other mental health professionals interested in incorporating EAP into their practice, whether they are new to the approach or seeking to develop their existing knowledge.

What will you learn?

• The roles and responsibilities of the MHS and EBS.
• How therapists and EBSs collaborate during individual EAP sessions.
• The principles of the interactional approach.
• Supporting safe, ethical interactions between horses and people.

Your EAP training pathway

• Level 1: Co-facilitating individual EAP sessions.
• Level 2: Co-facilitating group EAP sessions.
• Advanced: Further developing and applying co-facilitation skills in practice.

Important information

Eligible HPCSA-registered practitioners will receive 23 General and 1 Ethics CEU upon completion of the training.