Posted: 10th July 2023 | Back to news feed
Equi-Scotia Directors from left to right; Dr Judith Piggot, Liz Nairn, Julie-Anne Griffith & Liz McGarvey
Equi-Scotia is delighted to announce the addition of two experienced professionals who join Liz McGarvey and Julie-Anne Griffith on the Board of Directors.
Liz Nairn is a highly respected equestrian coach with over 20 years of experience of assessment and verification of equine related subjects for British Horse Society (BHS) and Scottish Qualifications Authority (SQA). Liz brings a broad range of skills having trained in horse bodywork with Mary Bromley, and also as a mental health counsellor. Liz leads on academic quality assurance.
Dr Judith Piggot is an expert in behavioural neuroscience with extensive experience as a senior mental health professional. She spent 10 years at Stanford University then University of California, Los Angeles studying how brains work, and has been an Equine Assisted Growth and Learning Association (EAGALA) practitioner for over 16 years. Judith is the founder of the SMARTS approach to supporting mental wellness, an introduction to which is now included in Equi-Scotia practitioner training.
Experienced trauma and addiction specialist Mike Delaney (pictured below) continues to support EFL and EFP practical training and professional supervision for practitioners. Mike is the author of a novel (Mabel Murphy) and autobiography (Behind the Smile) that provide powerful insights into mental health challenges.
New Certificate in EFL for Practitioners
Positive endorsement from the Scottish Qualifications Authority (SQA) about the academic standards on the Professional Diploma (SCQF level 8 – English level 5) led the team to develop a new entry level qualification for practitioners. This ACCPH accredited Certificate is ideal for experienced equestrians wishing to gain skills and knowledge to support mental wellness through non riding activities. This blended learning course has a very practical focus and includes SQA and Ofqual accredited First Aid for Mental Health. Applicants to the Certificate course should have completed the 6 hour online Introduction to EFL.
On the Certificate course students learn:-
- Simple tools for self-regulation and anxiety management
- Life & work coaching skills
- How to start a supportive conversation about mental health
- How to facilitate non riding activities promoting personal development
- How to generate new revenue streams without any physical wear and tear on horses
Dates for the Diary
6th & 7th August Practical Workshops at the Haven Equine Assisted Therapy Centre, Chichester
15th August Certificate in Equine Facilitated Learning – 3-6 month blended learning programme
22nd August Introduction to Equine Facilitated Learning – 3 x two hour online evening classes
7th September First Aid for Mental health – 1 Day online Ofqual & SQA accredited course
Further information on www.equi-scotia.com or hello@equi-scotia.com
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