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Effect of Equine-assisted Biographical Work (EABW) in older adults with subclinical depression: a randomized controlled trial.
BMC complementary medicine and therapies    February 28, 2026   Volume 26, Issue 1 124 doi: 10.1186/s12906-026-05315-4
Schmidt J, Wartenberg-Demand A, Forstmeier S.Preventive approaches for depression in adults aged 50 years and older have received little attention, despite increasing needs arising from demographic changes. In particular, subclinical depression is often underdiagnosed and associated with anxiety, a poorer quality of life, and greater need for assistance from the healthcare system. This multicentre, randomised, controlled phase III trial investigated if Equine-Assisted Biographical Work (EABW) is effective to improve subclinical depression. Qualified sites in Germany enrolled 52 participants ≥ 50 years (Full Analysis Set (FAS),...
Therapists’ reasons for including horses into psychotherapy, a qualitative study.
BMC complementary medicine and therapies    November 27, 2025   Volume 26, Issue 1 20 doi: 10.1186/s12906-025-05185-2
Kogstad N, Christiansen SE, Ulberg R, Fiskum C.The integration of horses into psychotherapy has gained popularity over recent decades, offering unique therapeutic opportunities that may enhance emotional healing, empathy, and relational trust. This study investigates the perspectives of experienced psychotherapists on why they incorporate horses into their therapeutic practices. In-depth interviews were conducted with ten clinicians (eight female, two male) from diverse theoretical orientations. The data, which were analyzed using reflexive thematic analysis, revealed four key themes: "Supporting presence and getting to the heart of things...
Equine-assisted therapy effectiveness in improving emotion regulation, self-efficacy, and perceived self-esteem of patients suffering from substance use disorders.
BMC complementary medicine and therapies    October 13, 2023   Volume 23, Issue 1 363 doi: 10.1186/s12906-023-04191-6
Souilm N.Substance Use Disorders (SUD) is a universal overwhelming public health problem and is associated with other psychological and mental health ailments such as emotion regulation, perceived self-esteem, and self-efficacy problems. Complementary and alternative medicine may be beneficial. The aim of this study was to assess the effectiveness of equine-assisted therapy in improving emotion regulation, self-efficacy, and perceived self-esteem among patients suffering from substance use disorders. It was carried out using a randomized controlled trial design at Behman hospital, Cairo, Egypt. It incl...