Capstone Abstracts
Examining the Impact of Gestalt Coaching on the Coach
Janice Haldi, Equine Gestaltist™, The Heart’s Quiet Hope Introduction: This qualitative research project examined coaches’ responses regarding the impact of their coaching experiences in individual Equine Gestalt Coaching Method™ (EGCM™) and Gestalt Coaching Method™...
Evaluating the Effectiveness of Equine Gestalt Therapy in Reducing Self-Reported Anxiety, Depression, and Stress Symptoms
Teena Dietz, ND, MA, RN, Equine Gestaltist™, Licensed Equine Facilitator™, Intentional Serenity / Serenity Farm and Stables, Watertown, Minnesota Introduction: The Equine Gestalt Coaching Method™ (EGCM™) integrates the Gestalt process, somatic awareness, and...
The Impact of Equine Gestalt Coaching Groups on Individuals Touched by Cancer
Emma Rogers, LCSW-C EGC, The Wellness House of Annapolis Introduction: This capstone project will review the impact of an ongoing Equine Gestalt Coaching group for individuals and their caretakers navigating cancer. Through facilitator observation and member feedback,...
Capacity Revealed: Observations from the Gestalt Coaching Method
Renee Metty, M.Ed., PhDc Trusting Equus Introduction: The Gestalt Coaching Method (GCM™) is a trauma-informed approach that creates opportunities for individuals to bring unfinished business into the present-moment awareness for healing, integration, and greater...
My First Equine Gestalt Experience
Robin Hopkins, EGCM™, The Gestalt Garrison Introduction: The Equine Gestalt Coaching Method™ (EGCM™) is an innovative, non-diagnostic approach that partners individuals with horses in the coaching experience. Rather than focusing on diagnosing or labeling...
Typology and its Role in Dealing with Estrangement
by Lizette Lobpries, Equine Gestaltist, Equine Facilitator, Whispers From Peace Introduction: A parent can fall into the depths of despair, experience extreme anxiety, and develop physical symptoms when their adult child estranges him/herself from the parent and/or...
Somatic Effects of the Equine Gestalt Coaching Method™ (EGCM™) on a Client with Trauma-Related Vision Color Deficit
by Cassie Cady An Old Grey Mare Introduction: With this capstone, I strive to demonstrate both the immediate and long-term positive somatic effects of EGCM™ for SS (Army, ret.), a PTSD-diagnosed veteran whose color vision was impaired as a result of intense mental and...
Held in Presence: Exploring the Client-Coach-Horse Partnership
by MARIE MAGUIRE, BSN, RN, EGCM™, KINDRED SOULS INTUITIVE COACHING Introduction: This is a reflective study of the Equine Gestalt Coaching Method™, a method created by Melisa Pearce, embodied awareness, and healing. Significance: Pearce has combined Equine with...
Revolutionary Agreements
Reverend Katrina Dorow, RScP, EGCM, Manely Divine, LLC DBA KatrinaDorow.com Introduction: The principles of Touched by a Horse™ (TBAH™), Equine Gestalt Coaching Method™ (EGCM™), and Gestalt Coaching Method™ (GCM™) equip students with essential tools to implement the...
The Significance of Equine Partnership in Closing a Gestalt
Tanya L. Dingmann, SHRM-CP, Equine Gestaltist™, Licensed Equine Facilitator™Equine Inspired Soul Introduction:This capstone explores the transformative potential of the Equine Gestalt Coaching Method™ (EGCM™) in facilitating the resolution of unfinished gestalts...
Borrowed Benefit in Group Gestalt Work
Travis Yuzik, Forward Momentum Systems LLC. Introduction: The purpose of this capstone is to explore the phenomenon of borrowed benefit within the context of the GCM™ group Gestalt process. The term borrowed benefit refers to the process by which an individual...
Human Heart, Horse Heart, Grief, and Gestalt
Michelle M. Devitt, EGCM™ HorseWISH Ireland Introduction: This abstract is a testament to the horse’s competence in understanding the maelstrom of grief in a bereaved human heart, and their willingness and grace in bringing solace and comfort in the midst of...
The Importance of the Container in the Equine Gestalt Coaching Method™
Dawn Mathis, Certified Life Coach, Certified Equine Gestaltist™, Licensed Equine Facilitator, Greatness UnBridled, Inc. Introduction: This capstone illustrates the key to a successful Gestalt experience within a group setting, along with equine partners. The container...
Coping Mechanisms and Survival Strategies for Recurrent Sexual Trauma
Evie Rose, Voices From the Scars Introduction: This capstone examines various coping mechanisms and survival strategies utilized by individuals who have experienced repeated sexual trauma. Sexual trauma can have severe and long-lasting effects on survivors, impacting...
When the Words are Gone: Holding Space for Alzheimer’s Clients Using the Equine Gestalt Coaching Method
Chelsea Doolittle, LMT, EGCM™, Chelsea Doolittle Coaching Introduction: This Capstone explores how the Equine Gestalt Coaching Method™ supports trauma release in non-verbal or minimally verbal individuals with Alzheimer’s disease. It demonstrates that healing is not...
Grief and Gestalt
Siera Schenck, Four Winds to Freedom Introduction: With this capstone, I intend to explore how the Equine Gestalt Coaching Method® (EGCM™) can support individuals navigating grief. Significance: This capstone is deeply significant to me as it represents both a...
Equine Support of Adolescents Through Their Similarities
by Zoe Moraitis, EGCM, Mindful Harmony Coaching, LLC Introduction: This is a comparative analysis between horses and adolescents within the context of the TBAH Equine Gestalt Coaching Method Significance: Identifying parallels that exist between horses and...
Boundaries Taught by Horses
by Kellie Poulsen-Grill, Happy Success Ranch Retreats Introduction: My goal for this Capstone is to illuminate the magical way horses can give us direction toward forming strong healing and hopeful boundaries in our lives. Significance: This Capstone on boundaries...
Honoring the Horse’s Desire to Heal
by June Voldseth, Cowgirl Retreats, True Grit and Grace Coaching Introduction: This capstone focuses not on the coaching horse working with the client in the round pen, but rather on the behavior of a herd of 30 horses. These horses have the freedom to roam across 500...
Contact – The Beginnings of a Life Re-Imagined
Tracy Wood, EGCM®Touch of Equine Introduction: This capstone project examines how establishing contact within an EGCM session allows for deeper learning and understanding. What is Contact and how is it important in an EGCM session? Significance: The verb “contact" is...
Group Gestalt Work Benefits All Members
Susan KrenselewskiUnbroken & Blooming Introduction: This capstone project looks at the benefits of Gestalt coaching groups with a relatively consistent member cohort. Significance: Based on self-reported outcomes, group work using the EGCM is a powerful tool for...
The Equine Gestalt Partner: A Uniquely Personal Approach
Shelly Whitlock-Pope, Ed.D., EGCM ™, CTRI, ESMHL, EAGALA ESRenaissance Equine Gestalt Coaching Introduction: The proposed project seeks to systematically observe and record the manner in which three distinct equine subjects, lacking specific training as equine Gestalt...
Freedom Through Equine Gestalt Coaching
Jenn Field EGCM™ GCM™ Warrior Nation LLC Introduction: In this capstone project, the theme of freedom is explored through the lens of Equine Gestalt coaching, detailing the deep emotional transformations and personal breakthroughs, that occur within my clients...
Borrowed Benefit in an EGC Method Group Setting
by Adrianna Alexander Exquisite Strides, LLC Introduction: In this study, I analyzed client outcomes within a group setting utilizing the Equine Gestalt Coaching Method™, focusing on its correlation with the concept of “borrowed benefit.” Significance: Numerous...
Authenticity as it Relates to Gestalt
by Wendy Dinnerstein, EGCM® Best Life Now Coaching LLC Introduction: Gestalt coaching has shown me that embracing authenticity leads to fulfillment. It helps uncover concealed parts of ourselves and catalyzes authenticity. My equine partners also provide valuable...
Collective Healing and the Power of Presence
by Kelly Dukarski, Gestaltist A Wild Omen, LLC Introduction: This capstone project endeavors to shed light on the therapeutic potential of equine interactions and the interconnectedness among living beings. It elucidates that cultivating mindfulness to embrace the...
From Unspoken Barricade to Spoken Catharsis
by Sonya Brown, Gestaltist Roots And All Healing Introduction: The objective of this capstone is to investigate the process by which the articulation of unexpressed thoughts or emotions, constrained by considerations of safety or capacity, culminates in a...
Forging Consciousness: Enhancing Farrier-Equine Dynamics Through the Equine Gestalt Coaching Method®
by Kim LexRefined in the Fire Coaching LLC Introduction: “Forging Consciousness" is an innovative capstone project that explores the intricate interplay between farriers and equines while integrating principles of Equine Gestalt Coaching®. Drawing upon over three...
The Effectiveness of EGCM™ in a Client Session
by Margery Olde, EGCM™Hawkview, LLC Introduction: In the 1980’s Melisa Pearce developed the Equine Gestalt Coaching Method (EGCM™ ) which is an experiential, co-active methodology wherein the human, and the equine coach, partner together to assist their client in...
The Power of Co-Coaching with Horses
by Marcy WaeltiThat Zen Farm, LLC Introduction: This Capstone identifies Equus as an active partner in the Equine Gestalt Coaching Method®. Instinctually, the horse knows how to co-coach and be fully engaged in the Gestalt process. This narrative describes how a horse...