Equine-assisted therapy (EAT) is often misunderstood. It ’s sometimes dismissed as “less evidence-based” than traditional talk therapies. In reality, EAT draws directly from the same foundations as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and Acceptance & Commitment Therapy (ACT). At Berkman Academy, horses provide a living, responsive environment where clients don’t just talk about change, they practice  it. Why It Matters Traditional talk therapy focuses on discussion and reflect

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