Human Heart, Horse Heart, Grief, and Gestalt

by Melisa Pearce | Nov 11, 2025 | Capstone, Coaching, Gestalt, Outcomes of EGCM, Trauma Informed, Uncategorized

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...

Coping Mechanisms and Survival Strategies for Recurrent Sexual Trauma

by Melisa Pearce | Nov 11, 2025 | Capstone, Coaching, Gestalt, Outcomes of EGCM, Trauma Informed

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...

Equine Support of Adolescents Through Their Similarities

by Melisa Pearce | Apr 24, 2025 | Capstone, Coaching, Gestalt, Outcomes of EGCM

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 Melisa Pearce | Apr 24, 2025 | Capstone, Coaching, Gestalt, Outcomes of EGCM

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...

Contact – The Beginnings of a Life Re-Imagined

by Melisa Pearce | Feb 10, 2025 | Capstone, Gestalt, Outcomes of EGCM, Trauma Informed

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...

Group Gestalt Work Benefits All Members

by Melisa Pearce | Dec 1, 2024 | Capstone, Coaching, Gestalt, Outcomes of EGCM

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...