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"Kathy Pike's EFLC facilitator training was a wonderful balance of experiential and conceptual learning, steeped in the Mind Body Method and grounded by the presence and influence of the equine facilitators. Kathy offers her presence as a perceptive teacher who has the capacity to safely support one into their expansion of self. I will use the tools I learned from Kathy as I create my Life Coaching and EFL based business."
Mari Rubens, CA

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"Kathy's Level Two EFLC program opened the door for me to step into becoming the type of leader I have always wanted to be. Not only did I learn methods of heart based leadership, I also gained invaluable tools that will empower me throughout my life. The Level Two was truly a perfect blend of horsemanship and coaching. Kathy has created a wonderfully space in which people have all the components they need to experiment, learn and grow." Kyle Kimball, Texas

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"At the Level Two Facilitator Training, learning to embody heart-centered leadership via sensory awareness turned out to be something I use every day whenever I feel myself get off center. In my work with Gus, it was undeniably clear if my energy/leadership was scattered and fearful or focused/centered and confident. He either moved well or...he didn't!"

Cindy A, MA

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"Going through the Mind Body Method Coaching model with Kathy has improved both my own life and my work with my clients. Truly integrating the body and mind, using the human energy system, has allowed me to get right to the root of my clients' issues faster than just talking would -- the body doesn't lie! The MBM model is a very powerful tool."

Monica Walczyk, Professional Coach

"If you are ready to integrate the power of the body in your coaching work with clients, I can think of no one better to help you along the path than Kathy Pike. Her mind-body coaching training helped ground my understanding and application of this type of work in a powerful, comprehensive way. Highly recommended!" Lee Ann Del Carpio

Equine Facilitated Learning and Coaching Apprenticeship Program

The EFLC Apprenticeship program is designed for individuals who wish to become facilitators of equine based learning sessions and workshops. The program consists of on-site trainings, tele-based learning, audio files of classes, coaching, research, and reading assignments.

Equine Facilitated Learning and Coaching melds aspects of nature and horse wisdom to create learning environments that support authentic expression and self-realization. Through coaching with horses, apprentices create new habits of thought and behavior that lead to positive results and ultimately new levels of success. Apprentices move beyond limitations, embrace their innate gifts and talents, and venture forward with a sense of purpose and passion in life and with horses.

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Through becoming an EFLC Facilitator you gain:

Emotional intelligence, agility, and savvy
A deeper sense of self, purpose, and connection to others
Key components for distinguishing between productive and self-sabotaging energy patterns, and how to instantly shift them to create partnerships
Higher levels of confidence and sense of self
Increased heart centered power - the 'feel' required when asserting one's power and the ability to handle stressful situations with strength and grace
Finesse in using intention, focus, and body energy to create connection, movement, and communication
A deep understanding of the nature of horses and why they are important in helping humans grow
New partnerships as you belong to a community of like-minded individuals

Our program focuses on helping people grow personally and professionally by building confidence, trust, and clear communication skills while engaging with horses. This "in the bones" style of learning provides a platform for individuals to recognize unproductive patterns of communication and behavior and practice new ways to approach and partner with others.

Horses teach humans to trust gut feelings and intuition, integrate emotion as a tool for life direction, speak the truth, make powerful requests, align thoughts and feeling patterns to produce desired outcomes, become graceful and assertive, and experience profound levels of spiritual connection. The Apprenticeship program teaches you how to facilitate powerful Equine Facilitated Learning and Coaching sessions based on this philosophy.

You learn the methodology and tools to help others experience:

Tools to access present moment wisdom through a highly integrated level of awareness
The opportunity to explore and listen to intuition and gut feelings as a life skill
Key components needed to have trust in relationships
Cohesive and collaborative relationships
Connection with a horse as a teacher, mirror, and spiritual mentor
Processes to master the art of in the moment leadership
Practices to strengthen one's ability to focus and hold intention
Deeper levels of somatic and sensory awareness to increase self awareness
Moments with horses that reveal, engage, and ignite what makes life meaningful and worthwhile

We are committed to providing the best training program to prepare you in your work with others. The apprenticeship program places a high emphasis on developing coaching and leadership skills, emotional intelligence, intuition, and feel with horses.

What you Learn
The Facilitator Training program focuses on educating in four areas of competency:

--Equine Facilitated Learning and Coaching sessions
--Facilitator and Coaching skills development

--Natural and Intuitive methods for partnering with and caring for program horses
--Program, marketing, business development

Tools for EFLC Sessions

Facilitation of reflective/contemplative and active/engaging learning sessions
Additional equine-based sessions: energy/space requirements and energy fields, meditative processes, leading and following without traditional tools, creativity, horse painting, horse dancing, reflective grooming, releasing/reclaiming ceremony, team activities, and the seated session
Tools to increase emotional intelligence, congruence, centering, and intuition
Non-verbal communications
Charts and outlines to help you understand the mind body connection, intuitive messages, and energy systems/management
Four Steps to the Present
Mind Body Method Coaching Model (a 120-page manual with three complete models)

Facilitator and Coaching Skills Development

Powerful inquiry that support your clients in finding their truth and insights
Listening beyond words
Reflective statements to create deeper awareness
Creating a container that supports "in the moment" learning
Manage your energy when working with others
Manage projection, transference, and scattered energy from others
Identifying and working through aggressive or charged behaviors from individuals, horses, or groups
Holding empathy and compassion
Pacing and engaging intuition
Coaching processes to integrate your learning
Facilitator skills (honoring, calling forth, highlighting, redirecting) through roll playing group dynamics
Reading incongruence in individuals, groups, and environments
Boundaries for EFLC sessions and business development
Distinctions between therapy and coaching
Emotional intelligence, timing, and leadership

Natural Horsemanship Components

The nature of horses
How horses manage energy and emotion
Why prey/predator dynamics are important in EFLC work
Care for horses to prevent burn-out
Leading from behind versus coaxing, bribing, depending on tools, or controlling a horse
Learning herd dynamics and the social structure of herd and how it provides insights for human to human relationships
Body language as a form of communication
Thoughts and intentions to create leadership
Developing sensitivity to energy fields, emotion as energy, boundaries
Considerations for horses (herd selection, care, handling)
Safety

Business and Marketing Development

Worksheets, Intake package, safety protocols, release forms, plus more
Corporate Program outlines
Personal Growth Workshop outlines
Ethical considerations
Marketing Samples
Business Plan, Agreements
Vision, Mission, Purpose

How will my learning impact others?
One of our primary philosophies is that the more you invest in yourself, the more positive affect you have on others and the world. Becoming an EFLC facilitator is an ongoing journey of self-discovery, self-acceptance and self-advancement; a commitment to growth. Through the process you learn how to help others do the same.

Our teachings focus on the importance of developing the authentic self, trust, and congruency in relationships. As you demonstrate heart-based leadership your relationships will begin to transform and shift to new levels of co-operation and creativity. Life expands, and higher levels of potential are reached.

Who can apply for the EFLC apprenticeship program?
Individuals already in helping professions (coaches, consultants, therapists, healers, physical therapists, nurses, etc.) and individuals who work with horses (horse trainers and riding instructors) apply to this program. Individuals going through life transitions from all walks of life and who are seeking a new way to serve both horses and people also apply. You may take the Level One Training separate of the Apprenticeship Program.

We suggest that you have experience in a profession that involves working with humans or one that works with horses. If you do not, we may recommend additional training in the areas of coaching or horse skills. During the program you will increase your competencies in the area that you most need development.

What if I don't own a horse yet
You may not own a horse yet, but have intentions to have one in the future. In the meanwhile, we highly suggest you lease or find a horse of your own to work with during the program. You will facilitate several individual EFLC sessions as part of the requirements to complete the program.

Why do I need training?
This fast emerging field is unique and complex in nature. Unlike many other learning environments, these programs have many fluctuating circumstances and can include dynamics from both the horse and human. To provide a client with the experience that honors both the horse and the human, there are many facilitation components that one must learn and that cannot be learned in any other format. We strongly recommend you obtain training before ever working with clients.

What else might I need to know when considering this program?
The apprenticeship program is transformational in nature. It will provide you the tools to work with others and at the same time you can anticipate changes in your life as you grow more fully into your heart-based power and authentic expression. We suggest you have a support system in place in addition to the community of people that you will meet at the ranch to help you through the program. Be ready to be on an adventure of learning and self-discovery and to allow more of "you" to emerge in your life as you learn the way and wisdom of the horse!

EFLC Level One may be taken as an adjunct learning to your already existing EFL business. Download the Level One Brochure.

Apprenticeship Dates:

Level One: October 29 - November 4, 2010 Tucson, Arizona (Oct 31 day off) or February 24 - March 2, 2011 Tucson, Arizona (Feb 6 day off)
Level Two: March 5 - 10, 2011, Tucson Arizona
Level Three: June 1 - 7, 2011, Colorado (June 3- day off)
Level Four: September 8 - 13, 2011, Colorado

Europe: Level One will be held in the UK spring 2011, dates to be announced

Email Kathy for more information and to receive the Full Apprenticeship Program Description.

"Kathy has provided a beautiful setting and container for me to grow. I have found a sense of community and support that I am not sure I have ever felt before. Best of all, I feel continuously, personally supported even between on-site trainings. Kathy, or one of her trusted teachers, is always there when I need to realign my direction. I encourage anyone who can hear their soul calling to them through the voice of the horse to take this program. Kathy can help you translate it and lead yourself back to your heart." Angie Deaver, Kansas

"The horses in the Apprenticeship program helped me to open up to my body wisdom and intuition. The horse also revealed my authentic and creative self. I once again take pleasure in painting and photography of people and horses. With Kathy and Reggie’s professional support, I developed coaching skills and practiced tools and methods that compliment my existing NLP coaching work. Each level was a profound and exciting learning experience. The excellent structure of the course and practical approach has been crucial as I directly put into practice the tools and methods at home with my horses. To take this course, was one of my best decisions in my life and Kathy’s approach is perfect for helping me push further the walls of my comfort zone. It’s an awesome experience and I met exceptional teachers, great participants and magnificent horses. A magical journey." Cornelia Roulet, Switzerland, http://web.me.com/denisroulet/Cheval_coaching/Accueil.html

"The Appreticeship Program has been very transformative for me. A very power moment was in the active round pen session when I stepped into myself from an authentic place and with confidence. I moved from a fear-based feeling place to one of feeling successful.

What I appreciated most from the workshop teachers is the permission that is underlying every aspect of what we are doing, to be able to come into our own process from an authentic place, without judgment, and to appreciate each person’s gifts and abilities. I am grateful for the freedom to express that each of us were given." Dr. Sandy Howlett, Ontario, Canada http://www.integrativechiropractic.ca/index.php?pagename=howlett,

"The EFLC Level III was helpful in helping me take a step forward in learning how to work with horses and humans in a safe and compassionate way. During the active sessions I very clearly learned that it is time to engage my own hind quarters and get active in my life again - which is my most natural way of being. I am very thankful for the active exercises with the horses that reminded me to MOVE IT! Returning to an intentionally active lifestyle provides me with a feeling of good health and vitality." Janice Charbeneau, Hartfield, VA

Mind Body Method Coach Training

The Mind Body Method Coach Training is designed for the professional, business, life or executive coach, manager or leaders, and others in helping professions who wish to expand their coaching tool box to include the three powerful Mind Body Method Coaching Models developed by Kathy Pike. These models approach coaching, communication, and personal development from an integrative, holistic point of view. This training focuses on teaching these models through role-playing, discussion, distinctions, and practical application.

When using the Mind Body Method, your clients experience:

Strategies to reverse self-limiting patterns.
Tools to shift through, fear, frustration, and other disenabling emotions.
Mental clarity leading to alignment and 'right' action.
Energetic and emotional attunement and regulation moving into ease, joy, and the ability to manifest desires.

The Mind Body Method Coach Training program provides you:

Three precise Mind Body Method Coaching models to increase emotional fitness, presence, awareness, and choice.
Skills to increase empathy and intuition when coaching.
The ability to recognize and coach your clients through core limiting patterns.
Key mapping, resources, diagrams, and charts.

Coaches and individuals in helping professions utilize the Mind Body Method Coaching models to create a complete system of self awareness and empowerment for their clients. The Mind Body Method teaches integrative coaching processes that dramatically shift a person's emotional state of being, awareness, and personal power. It accesses the whole being, body and brains, and allows the natural solution to emerge from within. Client's experience immediate clarity and are empowered to create results.

The Mind Body Method Coach Training is taught via tele class format or on-site training (two- to three-day trainings). Please email Support to arrange a training time for your organization or group.

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