Individual
Coaching
Individual
Coaching
Individual
Coaching
Individual
Coaching
One-Day Program
Communication Course
Course Description
War Horses for Veterans offers a one-day program, for up to 10 participants, designed to equip veterans and first responders with skills for success, leadership development, and personal growth through communication and personal evaluation. During this course, attendees will start with team building, grooming horses, and developing their communication skills while understanding their own personal leadership styles. War Horses for Veterans would kindly request $75.00 per participant for attendance of this program. Should your agency be unable to make payment due to budget reasons, this can be waived.
Course Goals
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Develop an understanding of basic personal communication.
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Understand the importance of clear communication while building relationships.
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Gain a working knowledge of your personal leadership qualities.
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Understand the importance of self-regulation.
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Be mindful of being fully engaged and in the moment.
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Obtain a foundation of E-colors and how they apply to daily life at home and work.
Course Requirements
Have a positive attitude and willingness to learn how communication styles can impact quality of life.
Be willing to openly discuss leadership styles and personal communication styles in a classroom format.
Wear comfortable clothing suitable for working outside and with horses. No open toe shoes: Work boots, hiking boots, and cowboy boots are encouraged.
Class Participation
During this course, attendees will have the opportunity to work with and around horses. Attendees will be asked to take a brief personality assessment through www.equilibria.com. This assessment will take approximately fifteen minutes to complete. During the horse handling portion of this course attendees are asked to participate but are not required to handle horses. All interactions during the course will be civil, respectful, and supportive of others attending.
Course-Specific Support or Supplementary Instruction
During the one-day program, War Horse Mentors might be present. The Mentors are local veterans and first responders who have expressed interest in volunteering with the program. Depending on the course, guest instructors may also be present. Mentors are also available during the program in a peer support role if needed.
Course Policies and Information for Participants
Inclusive Learning Environment Statement
The Staff at War Horses for Veterans understand the importance of creating the best learning environment we can. If we are conversing in the lounge, or working in one of the arena’s, our goal is everyone attending feels respected while being challenged. Our goal is to create an environment where attendees can contribute and challenge themselves through communication styles and techniques. Each attendee has an active responsibility to foster a climate of respect for others, considering other backgrounds, abilities, and personal experiences, although the instructors bear the primary responsibility for its maintenance. We encourage attendees to speak directly with the instructors about any suggestions or concerns they have regarding a particular instructional phase or situation. Alternatively, attendees may bring concerns to any of the mentors assisting. All course participants, including faculty, staff, and attendees who observe an unsafe incident are asked to address it.
Attendance Policy
The one-day course will begin at 9:00 am and conclude at 5:00 pm.
(Schedule can be altered to 8:00am – 4:00pm if requested)
Meals
War Horses for Veterans will provide lunch to all participants. Please provide any dietary restrictions or special meal requests prior to arrival. This includes: vegetarian, plant based, kosher, non-dairy, allergies to anything.
Intake Assessment / Post Evaluation
Upon arrival, Attendees are asked to complete an Intake assessment form. The form asks each attendee to rate their personal level of anxiety and stress on a scale from 1 to 10. Also included, attendees are asked what feelings they are experiencing prior to the course, what are they are most looking forward to, and what they are hoping to get out of the course. At the conclusion of the course, attendees are asked to complete a post evaluation form. The post evaluation form asks the attendees to again rate their overall stress and anxiety levels. They are also asked to rate the knowledge, expertise, and friendliness of the staff. At the bottom of the post evaluation, we ask the attendees provide honest feedback about the course along with their biggest take away and how it can be applied.
Limitations
If you have a disability or injury that requires an accommodation, please speak with instructor prior to the course starting. The staff at War Horses for Veterans will do our best to make the appropriate accommodations.
Professional Assistance
Individuals who are needing professional help before, during, or after the course will be referred to local resources.
Disclaimer
The staff at War Horses for Veterans reserves the right to make modifications to this information throughout the course.