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Special Programs

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In addition to CE Workshops and Faculty Development Courses, IHC offers instructional programs often with partner organizations that do not provide continuing education credits. These training programs can be tailored to meet the needs of the client organization.

One such program is the Steadfast Program that has been offered in partnership with a California-based non-profit. Over the last few years, Kathleen (IHC CEO) has participated in conflict resolution training with  Rockrose Institute in the San Francisco area. Rockrose is committed to supporting, promoting and advancing non-violent conflict resolution, through public forums for interdisciplinary dialogue, training in communication and the development of educational tools, materials and programs for individuals, educators and community leaders.

One of the unique programs offered through Rockrose, is called Steadfast, led by Maja Ramsey, mediator, former trial lawyer and avid horsewoman. This program addresses conflict through collaboration via ground work with horses.  IHC partnered with Rockrose to offer the 2.5 day Steadfast program  in Marin County, California as a pre-conference offering for the International Conference on Communication in Veterinary Medicine.

Led by Maja Ramsey and Kathleen, it was attended by 10 veterinary practitioners which proved to be an enlightening and powerful experience for all. The program provides a model of experiential learning whereby participants are cognitively, emotionally, and behaviorally invested through a high level of active involvement via groundwork with horses. The program offers a diverse and rich experience using reflective practice through journaling, guided debriefings, discussion, and action commitment.

IHC and Rockrose are currently planning future Steadfast programs to benefit practitioners in both human and veterinary medicine. For additional information, contact IHC or Rockrose Institute.

“Steadfast is an empowering experience. I united  with my strengths, weaknesses and rejuvenated my appreciative spirit. The facilitators created such a compassionate, safe environment and the horses provided a sensitive mirror to learn from…”

“I appreciated the focus on both task and process and the attention to both concurrently. The use of horses provided immediate, non-judgmental feedback that is unique and refreshing…”

- November 2010 Steadfast attendees

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