The Mindful Horse Project: Lessons from the Pasture for Clinical Practice. 10 CEUs approved Utah Social Work Association

The Wisdom of the Herd

An Experiential Workshop on Ethics, Regulation, and Clinical Safety

Location: Outdoors / Equine-Assisted Environment

Audience: Licensed and Pre-licensed Therapists (No equine experience required)

Traditional ethics trainings often happen in fluorescent-lit rooms with slide decks. This workshop breaks that mold. By stepping into the outdoor "classroom" of the herd, practitioners will engage in a living laboratory of communication, boundaries, and nervous system feedback.

While we partner with horses as our experiential teachers, the insights gained are designed for immediate translation to any clinical setting—from private practice offices to community health centers.

Experience a profound shift in how you understand the nervous system. This immersive workshop invites mental health professionals out of the office and into the field for an in-depth, somatic exploration of co-regulation and autonomic dynamics.

By partnering with horses—animals whose survival depends on physiological attunement—you will gain a "living map" of the human nervous system. Whether you join us for one day or the full series, you will leave with a heightened ability to track, attune, and respond to your clients’ most complex needs.

The Weekend Experience

We believe that for a clinician to facilitate healing, they must first find their own ground. This workshop is designed as a restorative journey:

• Friday Evening | Welcome to the Pasture: Our experience begins under the open sky with a bonfire and a s'mores bar. This is our time to settle into the setting, connect with fellow practitioners, and transition into our outdoor classroom.
• Saturday & Sunday | The Training: Engage in facilitated equine-assisted experiences to track, attune, and respond to nervous system shifts in real-time. 10 CEUs including 3 ethics and 2 suicide prevention.
• Optional Saturday Night | Reflection at the Springs: After a day of deep learning, join us for an evening at Crystal Hot Springs. Soak in the mineral waters for a period of relaxation and quiet reflection—allowing the day’s insights to integrate into the body.

Flexible Participation

Choose the path that fits your schedule and clinical focus:

• Option 1: The Ethics Focus (Friday Night & Saturday) Navigating ethical decision-making, suicide prevention, and informed consent through the lens of herd dynamics. 7 CEU's (3 ethics and 2 suicide prevention.
• Option 2: The Full 1.5 Day Intensive (The Complete Experience) The full progression from ethical boundaries to somatic mastery, including the Saturday night soak at Crystal Hot Springs.  10 CEU's total including (3 ethics and 2 suicide prevention).

Meet your facilitators

Jasmine Manley

• Experienced leader in human development and holistic wellness with over 15 years in human resources, trauma-informed care, and mind-body healing.
• Founder of multiple wellness-based initiatives, blending Traditional Chinese Medicine, Reiki, somatic practices, and equine connection.
• Focuses on cultivating meaningful experiences that deepen self-awareness, emotional regulation, and embodied connection.

Stevie Johns

• Professional in the horse industry for over 10 years, owning and managing an equine facility.
• The facility offers boarding, training, riding/horsemanship lessons, EAS (equine assisted services), and a safe environment for physical/mental rehabilitation for both horses and humans.
• Trains and shows horses professionally, emphasizing correct biomechanics and a regulated nervous system, prioritizing the mind and body for both horse and human.
• Dedicated to connecting horses and people and creating a bridge in communication for lasting and meaningful connections.

Lindsey Macfarlane, LCSW

• Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) with over two decades of experience in social work and clinical therapy, and 16 years in the mental health field.
• Founder, Owner, and Clinical Mental Health Therapist of Verbena Wellness, providing trauma-informed care for individuals and families.
• Specializes in trauma-informed care, bridging traditional psychotherapy with somatic and experiential healing.
• Utilizes integrated modalities including EMDR, Internal Family Systems (IFS), Somatic Modalities, and experiential therapies.