In-person workshop · Friday, Apr 16, 2027

EquiAttune Experiential 1 Day Workshop: Integrating the Neuroexperiential Model into Equine Assisted Psychotherapy and Learning

Name: EquiAttune Experiential 1 Day Workshop: Integrating the Neuroexperiential Model into Equine Assisted Psychotherapy and Learning
Start: 2027-04-16T08:00:00-07:00
End: 2027-04-16T16:30:00-07:00
Location: Dream Oasis

with Cara Wilkerson, MS, LMFT

EquiAttune is a specialized process that synchronizes the nervous system's natural healing and regulation abilities with the attuned, healing presence of equines, all within the relational and neurobiological framework of Brainspotting. This workshop is designed for Brainspotting practitioners who are ready to creatively practice the Neuroexperiential Model (NEM) and the Dual Attunement Frame in an

Target Audience

Brainspotting Practitioners must be Phase 1 trained

In-person workshop

Dream Oasis

Clinical7h

Meet the speaker

Cara Wilkerson, MS, LMFT

Brainspotting Consultant, EMDRIA Consultant, and Advanced Dual Certified in the Eagala Model

Cara Wilkerson is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist in California, Florida, and Texas with over 18 years of experience providing therapy. She graduated Suma Cum Laude, from California State University San Marcos, with a Bachelor degree in Psychology and a minor in Criminology. She completed her Master’s degree in Counseling Psychology from California Baptist University, specializing in Marriage and Family Therapy. She specializes in treating complex PTSD, trauma, dissociation, and anxiety.

Cara is a trauma expert, a Consultant for both Brainspotting and EMDRIA, an EMDRIA specialty trainer, as well as certified in Brainspotting, EMDR, and the Eagala model of equine-assisted psychotherapy. She developed EquiAttune which integrates the Neuroexperiential Model of Brainspotting and the Dual Attunement Frame into equine-assisted psychotherapy and learning sessions.

Cara has owned and run her own private practice for the last 10 years, and has previous experience working in group practice settings, school settings, non-profits, and working with the drug court of San Bernardino. In addition, Cara is a Clinical Supervisor to associates working toward their licensure.

By the end of this session, you'll be able to

Review of the Neuroexperiential Model (NEM).

Discuss and provide scientific research about equines effect on the human nervous system and regulation.

Discuss and provide psychoeducation on non-verbal communications in equines.

Practice and apply a body resource spot while connecting with equines.

Identify and recall characteristics of hyper and hypo arousal.

Discuss, compare and contrast the human and equine nervous systems development and reactions to stress.

Review different forms of attachment, and compare and contrast secure and insecure attachment characteristics.

Discuss and identify characteristics of attachment traumas effect on the development of the nervous system and how equines contribute to healing attachment wounds and traumas.

Participant in a expansion spot equine relating group activity.

Session agenda

No CEs awarded for extended introductions, breaks, and lunch.

8:00-8:30 – Introductions, Training Overview, Learning Objectives

8:30-9:00 - Discussion and psychoeducation covering why we use equines in therapy

9:00-9:30 - Equine connection group experiential with resourced spot

9:30-9:45 - Break

9:45-11:15 - Discussion and review of the Neuroexperiential Model. Discussion and psychoeducation of the Uncertainty Principle, the Dual Attunement Frame, Focused Mindfulness, Staying in the Tail of the Comet, and WAIT.

11:15-11:30 Equine mindfulness group experiential

11:30-12:30 Lunch

12:30-1:30 - Group Discussion of EquiAttune - Incorporating equines into Brainspotting, the NEM, the Dual Attunement Frame, the Uncertainty Principle, and Mindful Processing

1:30-2:30 – Group connection equine experiential with expansion spot

2:30-2:45 - Break

2:45-4:00 - EquiAttune Demo

4:00-4:30 - Debrief and end of day

CE Info

CE credit hours

In-person workshop · 8 hours 30 minutes

Clinical7h

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CE process

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Complete evaluation forms for the event
Download your continuing education certificate in a PDF format

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Policies & CE process

Schedule, Attire & Lunch Information

Please arrive early, as we will begin the workshop daily at 8:00 am, and we will end at 4:30 pm. Please wear layers, as it can be chilly in the mornings and with the wind, and warm up in the afternoons. Lunch is not provided.

CE Refund/Cancellation Policy

Please note: All refund requests will be honored if they are made within 24 hours prior to the course less a $10 processing fee. There are no refunds for participants who “no show.”

Disability Accommodation

ADA accommodations will be made in accordance with the law; please indicate your special needs upon registering at least 30 days prior to the event by sending an email to support@ce-go.com or by calling us at 888 498 5578.

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$350 – $375 · 7 CE credit hours · Friday, Apr 16, 2027 · 8:00 AM – 4:30 PM PDT