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Program XIV. symposium on the development of equine-assisted interventions

We cordially invite you to attend the XIV. symposium on the development of interventions with the help of horses, which will be held on October 13 and 14, 2023 in Sternthal Manor (Kidričevo).

We have been organizing symposia regularly since 2006 in order to familiarize professionals and students in the fields of health, education and social care, as well as the general public, with news, perspectives and current topics in the field of interventions with the help of horses (IPK), which represent an extremely interdisciplinary , modern, effective and integrated development support for children, adolescents and adults.

Applications are accepted until October 10, 2023 via e-form:

  REGISTRATION FOR THE SYMPOSIUM

We will be glad if you join us!

 

PROGRAM XIV. SYMPOSIUM ON THE DEVELOPMENT OF HORSE-ASSISTED INTERVENTIONS

Location: Manor Sternthal Kidričevo, Kopališka 14, 2325 Kidričevo

9.30 – 10.00 REGISTRATION OF PARTICIPANTS OF THE SYMPOSIUM
10.00 – 10.15 INTRODUCTORY PROGRAM
HORSE-ASSISTED INTERVENTIONS - OPENING DOORS TO DIFFERENT PROFESSIONS
Metka Demšar Goljevšček, univ.dipl.ped. and social culture, therapist for TPK Institute BACK ON THE HORSE

10.15 – 11.45 INTRODUCTORY PLENARY LECTURES - TOPICS EXPOSED

EVIDENCE-BASED HORSE-ASSISTED INTERVENTIONS: WHERE WE ARE AND WHERE WE WANT TO GO
assistant prof. dr. Tine Kovačič, univ.dipl.physiot. with special knowledge, Faculty of Health, University of Ljubljana, Department of Physiotherapy; CUDV Dobrna, head of the medical rehabilitation department

PSYCHOMOTOR THERAPY USING THE HORSE: HEALING THROUGH MOVEMENT
prof. dr. Rada Rakočević, Prof. Def. with specialist knowledge, Independent University of Banja Luka, Faculty of Education

11:45 a.m. – 12:00 p.m Coffee break

12.00 – 13.20 EXPERT CONTRIBUTIONS

EFFECT OF HORSE THERAPY ON PATIENTS AFTER STROKE
Klavdija Možina, Dipl.del.ter., Master of Science, Neurological Clinic Ljubljana, UKC Ljubljana

BEING ON A HORSE - presentation of the project
Maja Kristan Kirn, B.Sc., TPK therapist, OLSEN Therapeutic Equestrian Institute

PRESENTATION OF STK PEGASUS AND THE PROGRAMS WE IMPLEMENT
Irena K. Kovač, prof. physical education, kinesiologist, Primary school Gabrovka-Dole, Sports therapy club Pegasus
Špela Kadunc, professor of sports education, Šiška Grammar School

13.30 – 15.00 LUNCH – Restaurant PAN

15.00 – 17.50 EXPERT CONTRIBUTIONS

26! WHAT NOW?!
Sergeja Muršič, Prof. History and soc., group habilitatoR, ZUDV Dornava

ENCOURAGING AND GIVING FEEDBACK - OPPORTUNITIES IN WORKING WITH HORSES
Maša Bastič, B.Sc. Biopsych., Back to the horse institute

WITH HORSES TO BETTER RELATIONSHIPS IN THE CLASSROOM
Kaja Koleša, Bachelor of Social Sciences, Back to the horse institute

16.20 – 16.30 Coffee break

INCLUSION OF HORSE-ASSISTED THERAPY IN THE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL PROGRAM
Andrej Zega, prof. class lessons,, Fran Erjavac Primary School Nova Gorica

HORSE-ASSISTED BREATHING TECHNIQUES
Nina Partljič, B.Sc. biopsych., consultant, Cirkovce Primary School, Back to the Horse Institute

THERAPEUTIC FOREST PATH - THERAPY
Liljana Cirar, B.Sc. born before child, Kindergarten Litija
Nina Cirar, student of Soc.Ped.

18.00 AWARD OF DIPLOMAS VIII. to the generation of therapists and assistant therapists and AWARDING MENTORS

19.00 SOCIAL DINNER (GOSTILNA KARLA, Ljubljanska cesta 17, 2327 Rače)

Location: Equestrian Park Starošince, Starošince 37b, 2326 Cirkovce

9.30 – 10.00 REGISTRATION OF CONFERENCE PARTICIPANTS


10.00 – 13.00 EXPERIENCE WORKSHOPS

10.00 – 11.00 REACTIONS TO THE HORSE'S NON-VERBAL COMMUNICATION – AN OPPORTUNITY TO CONNECT AND CREATE A RELATIONSHIP WITH THE HORSE
Metka Demšar Goljevšček, univ.dipl.ped. and soc. Cult., TPK therapist, Zazaj na konja Institute

11:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. ASSESSMENT AND TRIAL OF THE THERAPY HORSE
Metka Demšar Goljevšček, Back to the Horse Institute

12.00 - 13.00 LUNCH - delivery from the Klara pizzeria

13.00 – 14.30 GUIDED DISCUSSIONS over coffee
Moderators: Metka Demšar Goljevšček and Kaja Koleša

Topics covered:
PRESENTATION OF THE ONLINE REGISTRY OF PROFESSIONAL PERSONNEL IN THE FIELD OF HORSE-ASSISTED INTERVENTIONS
Alexander S. Goljevšček, director of the Back to the Horse Institute

PRESENTATION OF CONTINUOUS PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT PROGRAMS 2024
Metka Demšar Goljevšček, Back to the Horse Institute

Other cues and opportunities for discussion:
ACTIVE CONNECTION OF THERAPISTS and OTHER PROFESSIONAL PERSONNEL
MARKETING INTERVENTION WITH THE HELP OF A HORSE (examples of good practice, cooperation with other organizations)

14.30 – 15.00 CONCLUSIONS OF THE SYMPOSIUM

 

 

REGISTRATION:

Registration fee for authors / co-authors of the paper: 90 EUR.
Registration fee for participants without contribution: 130 EUR.
Registration fee for students and pensioners: 65 EUR (50% discount on regular price).
Registration fee for active mentors and invited guests: free participation.
The registration fee for the symposium is the same regardless of whether you attend one day or both days.

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