The O.K. Corral Seminar Series Mileposts
All exercises instructed at O.K. Corral Certification Seminars are the original creation of
Greg Kersten, including the Greg Kersten Signature Series exercises that provided the
foundation for the field of Equine-Assisted Psychotherapy: Life's Little Obstacles,
Temptation Alley, Equine Billiards, Extended Appendages, Catch and Halter,
Longeing, Ground Tie, Lie Detector, and Safety Dismount.
The O.K. Corral Series teaches ground (95%) and mounted exercises for use in the
practice of Equine Assisted Psychotherapy and equine-assisted learning.
The O.K. Corral Series offers different certification seminars to meet the varied needs and interests of
the ever-growing field of equine-assisted wellness. The motif of mileposts is used to symbolize the
posts around the O.K. Corral. Each O.K. Corral Series Seminar is given a color code to signify its
milepost. O.K. Corral Series Seminars may be attended in any order, one or all, certification in EAP
and EAL is earned after your first three-day seminar!
The first day of each seminar is dedicated to equine-assisted safety and an overview of EAP and EAL
techniques and skills by the Founder of EAP, Greg Kersten. The rest of the seminar hones in on
more specific areas of expertise to deal with more specific situations or clients. The underlying
theme of the O.K. Corral Series is that people are not as far from "O.K." as they may believe. Getting
every area of our lives back to "O.K." is the goal, and it is attainable, through techniques of
observation, knowledge, and communication.
Seminar Descriptions
1. Giddy Up and Get Over It! (Green)
This versatile seminar covers the basics of Equine Assisted Psychotherapy/Equine Assisted
Learning, with applications for everyone. Participants will be taught the finest EAP exercises,
activities, and approaches for safety, therapy, teambuilding, inspiring confidence, and building
emotional strength.
2. O.K., It's Family Time - DO Try This at Home! (Yellow)
This seminar focuses on the emotional health and growth of families, through specific and
proven activities and exercises. Whether conducted by EAP Professionals, couples, or single
parents, the methods taught are designed to be conducted at your own corral!
3. "O.K., Let's Get Down to Business" (Blue)
This seminar invites participants into the gate of "Opportunity & Knowledge." Greg Kersten
has designed timeless activities that are a hit with corporations year after year. Standard
presentation includes teambuilding and leadership activities with special "tricks of the
trade,"and promotional ideas never taught at any EAP event before.
4. "O.K. in Crisis" (Red)
This seminar is the definitive crisis-management training conducted by Greg Kersten for the
last 8 years. Greg blends the basics of EAP into specific nonverbal, emotional skills to make
a "bad" situation O.K. Useful at home, at work, in your community, and even in the corral.
5. "O.K. Everyday" (Purple)
This seminar takes EAP and EAL philosophies to the practical arena, with an emphasis on
hands-on EAP and EAL! This three-day internship setting includes actual clients and
experienced professionals to guide you through implementation into your own practice
confidently and professionally.
6. "Coming Home Again" (Camouflage)
This seminar addresses the needs of returning veterans and their families. Specific applications
include readjustment, depression, addictions, and issues families experience when their loved
ones are deployed. Greg Kersten is a veteran of the United States Army and has certified
staff and volunteers at the United States Air Force Academy in the practice of EAP.
7. Faith-Based Applications for Equine-Assisted Programs and Practices (Black)
This seminar addresses the unique needs of equine-assisted practitioners who implement faith
in their work with people and horses. The equine-assisted philosophy and faith-based exercises
make the natural connection between herd behavior and human wellness. The seminar is
instructed by Greg Kersten, Founder of Equine Assisted Psychotherapy, and Elaine Averill,
Founder of Unbridled Faith Farm.
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