Equine therapy a personal story

This presentation will focus on the transformation of not only the veteran but the families as well. The positive outcomes, and how it has enriched our lives, helping us to move forward.
• Equine therapy, what it about?
• What it entails?
• What are the benefits for the veterans?
• Benefits for the families?
• How to access the program.

This webinar took place 7 PM AEST Thursday 12 September 2019.

 

More about the presenters

Michael Kruizinga spent 10 years in the army in Infantry. He did two deployments of East Timor in 1999 and
2000. Michael has a Major depressive disorder, PTSD and anxiety. Naomi Kruizinga is Michael’s wife. They have three children. Ronan 15, Alana 13 and Eryn 8. Naomi has worked in mental health for the past 20 years as a social worker. She also works with veterans providing advocacy and information regarding the mefloquine and tafenoquine trial. Naomi has a degree in Community Services, Disability and Management.