Thoughts from ATHENA

They are camping with us for three days to enjoy the positive benefits of life outdoors. There is an exciting programme of yoga, mindfulness, equine facilitated learning and exploring the local countryside. We believe that it is really important to be delivering this work alongside our training programmes.

This week we are thinking about well-being, for this recording Jennifer and Graeme are joined by Jane Gilbey of Natural Answer.

The Athena Herd team are very pleased to have been awarded a grant from The National Lottery Community Fund. The grant will enable us to deliver a series of programmes for local vulnerable adult groups

One of the exciting opportunities for the Athena Herd team this year was being invited to train the onsite staff at Elysian Animal Assisted Therapy and Learning CIC (“Elysian”). Elysian is an Animal Assisted Therapy and Learning provision based near Guildford in Surrey, UK.

Jennifer and Graeme were joined by a number of friends from the Equine Facilitated world to celebrate how with commitment and determination we can move beyond those things which might otherwise block us.

Last weekend we had the pleasure of working with Esther Moussa who we met recently when we were training the team at Elysian Animal Assisted Therapy and Learning CIC.

Athena Herd CIC is passionate about working with the community. We recently completed programme of Equine Facilitated Learning with residents of the Crossways Community.

We have been approached many times about delivering qualifications online. Athena Herd CIC is a very client focussed organisation and we have always wanted to support this.

We are very excited to be able offer a new distance learning version of our Certificate in Equine Facilitated Learning.

The foundation of any exceptional training programme is the team behind it. At Athena Herd, the collective passion, diverse expertise, and shared ethos of its team create a truly comprehensive and supportive learning environment for aspiring Equine Facilitated Practitioners.

Are you considering a career in equine-facilitated practice? Athena Herd offers a unique and supportive pathway with its specialised training programmes, designed to foster a deep connection between humans and horses while building professional expertise.

Athena Herd is really pleased to announce that it is currently taking applications. There is also the possibility of continuing to achieve our Accredited Equine Facilitated Practitioner Diploma.

Interestingly my reflection on ‘huddles’ started with the horses. However, this was only after the Legal, Risk and Compliance team that I work in in the City of London, shortly prior to working from home, diarised weekly Team Huddles to be held first thing on a Monday morning.

Athena Herd CIC is very pleased to announce a new project with Crossways Community. Crossways Community is a Christian charity which provides housing and support for adults suffering from a range of mental illnesses.

Welcome to the second Athena: Heard podcast. Jennifer and Graeme were joined by Gilli Coston and Rob Thompson to talk about “Transitions”.