Leif Hallberg, M.A., LPC Consulting Psychotherapy Education & Training

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1 Education Masters Degree Counseling/Psychology Prescott College, Prescott AZ Thesis: The psychological implications of the horse/human connection Graduated: 2003 Bachelors Degree Counseling/Psychology Prescott College, Prescott AZ Senior Project: Efficacy of horticultural therapy with youth at-risk populations Graduated: 1999 Licensure Licensed Professional Counselor (OR) #C2986 Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor (NM) Pending Specialization Equine facilitated psychotherapy, art therapy, nature-based therapeutics, mindfulnessbased practices, integrative healthcare, organizational development, program design, management, supervision, professional development training, consulting. Professional Experience Private Consulting Services (2009-Current) Provide a full range of consultation services for behavioral and mental healthcare centers, treatment centers, experiential learning program and private practitioners. Develop and supervise the implementation of integrative and experiential programs. Provide staff training and development services. Develop content for brochures, websites and other promotional materials. Work closely with graphic designers to help organizations develop or refine their brand. Grain Integrative Health, Portland OR ( ) Psychotherapist/Private Practice Specialized in providing mental health counseling for a diverse clientele in an integrative medical clinic setting. Treated a diverse clientele including those with complex medical issues, depression, anxiety, mood disorders, relationship issues and phase of life circumstances. ClearWater Healthcare, Inc., Bozeman, MT ( ) Psychotherapist/Private Practice Specialized in providing mental health counseling for a diverse clientele in an integrative medical clinic setting. Utilized experiential forms of therapy including equine facilitated psychotherapy and art therapy. Treated adolescents, adults, families and couples struggling with anxiety, depression, mood disorders, trauma, and learning differences.

2 Provided supervision, consultation and training for professionals in the fields of counseling/psychotherapy and experiential therapy. Did third party billing and managed all aspects of a private practice. The Esperanza Center, Bozeman MT and Scottsdale AZ ( ) Founder/Clinical Director Supervised all clinical aspects of a non-profit experiential learning and mental health center specializing in experiential interventions serving incarcerated American Indians, clients with severe mental illness, and at-risk youth and their families. Supervised the partnership between Child Protective Services and Esperanza to provide family reunification to families separated because of prostitution, abuse, drug addiction, and gang violence. Provided swift water rescue and rafting skills training for American Indians. Carroll College, Helena MT ( ) Assistant Professor, Psychology Department Designed and implemented all aspects of the equine track in the Human-Animal Bond program. Developed and taught the following courses: Historical Perspectives: Horses and Humans, Foundations of Equine Assisted Activities and Therapies, NARHA Therapeutic Riding Instructor Certification Course and Equine Science: The Nature of Horses. Prescott College, Prescott AZ (2003-Current) Adjunct Instructor, Undergraduate and Graduate Programs Taught the following courses: Group Process for Adventure Educators, Group Psychotherapy, Best Practices in Equine Assisted Mental Health. Teach Foundations of Equine Assisted Mental Health and Learning. Author ( ) Obtained funding to write Walking the Way of the Horse: Exploring the Power of the Horse-Human Relationship, a text that defines the field of Equine Assisted Mental Health and Learning. This book is used in colleges and universities across the U.S. and is used internationally as a training textbook for those interested in the field. San Cristobal Ranch Academy, Taos NM ( ) Clinical Director/Family Program Development Director Supervised all clinical aspects of a residential care facility for young men with an enrollment capacity of 40 clients. Supervised a staff of 27 including therapists, medical professionals and program staff. Designed, implemented, and supervised an experiential learning and therapy program which included an equine therapy program, an art program, and a nature-based program. Developed and implemented all aspects of a family support program including a family handbook and other resources. Provided individual and group counseling for residents.

3 Provided family counseling for families of residents both during family weekends and via weekly phone calls. Salt River Pima-Maricopa Indian Community Correctional Facility, Scottsdale AZ ( ) Correctional Facility Teacher/Equine Program Director Taught all subjects to incarcerated American Indian youth. Designed, implemented and facilitated an equine education and therapy program targeting gang violence. Arizona State University, Tempe AZ ( ) Alternative Intervention Research Clinic Program Director Designed and implemented all elements of a therapeutic horseback riding program that served special needs children, especially youth suffering from Autism, ADHD/ADD, emotional disorders, American Indian youth, and at-risk populations. Taught therapeutic riding to research participants Orenda Healing International, Santa Fe NM (1998) Summer Program Director Designed and implemented a horticultural therapy program for at-risk Spanish and Hispanic youth Adventures in Awareness, Prescott AZ (1997) Assistant Summer Program Director Assisted in design and implementation of an equine experiential learning program for youth Service/Internship PATH Intl. Membership Oversight Committee PATH Intl. EFP/EFL Membership Task Force PATH Intl. Education Oversight Committee The Equine Facilitated Mental Health Association: Board Member/Chair of the Curriculum Development The Commission for Certified Equine Interaction Professionals: Subject matter expert The Equine Facilitated Mental Health Association: Standards committee member The American Red Cross of Phoenix Battered Women s Shelter: Intake Counselor The Good Samaritan Homeless Shelter: Intake Counselor The Phoenix Metropolitan Gang Task Force: Salt River Pima-Maricopa Indian Community Correctional Facility High School Representative Yavapai County Mental Hospital: Created and facilitated experiential activities The Santa Fe Youth Detention Center: Facilitated creative writing sessions with high security inmates The San Mateo County Probation Office: Assisted drug and alcohol program probation officers The Clothes Line Project: Assistant Survivors of Sexual Assault Support Group: Co-Founder and facilitator

4 Awards and Honors 2011 PATH Intl. Most Valuable Volunteer Award 2001 Horse Hero Award Invited Presentations 2013 University of Minnesota, Center for Spirituality and Healing, Horse as Teacher 2013 Swiftsure Ranch, Foundations of Equine Interactions for Mental Health & Learning 2013 Prescott College Masters in Counseling/Psychotherapy, Foundations of Equine Assisted Mental Health and Learning 2012 Prescott College Masters in Counseling/Psychotherapy, Foundations of Equine Assisted Mental Health and Learning 2012 PATH Intl. Annual Conference, Equine Facilitated Psychotherapy Pre- Conference 2012 PATH Intl. Annual Conference, Scope of Practice 2011 PATH Intl. Annual Conference, The Difference Between EFP and EFL 2011 European Federation of Animal Science Annual Meeting, Stavanger, Norway, Overview of Equine Assisted Activities and Therapies in the United States 2011 Oslo University Hospital, Foundations of Equine Facilitated Mental Health and Learning Services 2011 Prescott College Masters in Counselling/Psychology, Foundations of Equine Assisted Mental Health & Learning 2010 NARHA National Conference, Prototype of an Equine Facilitated Psychotherapy or Equine Facilitated Learning Session 2010 Natural Connections Learning Center, Introducing Equus: Foundations of Equine Facilitated Mental Health and Learning Services 2010 Prescott College Masters Program (Equine Assisted Mental Health Track), Group Psychotherapy 2009 Prescott College Masters Program (Equine Assisted Mental Health Track), Best Practices in Equine Assisted Mental Health and Learning 2009 NARHA National Conference, The NARHA/EFMHA Infusion: Connecting Centers, People, and Ideas 2007 University of Montana Dillon, Equine Facilitated Mental Health/Educational Services: An Introduction 2003 Prescott College Masters Colloquium, Overview of EFMH/ES Prescott College Master Colloquium, The psychological implications of the horse/human connection City of Phoenix, Round Pen Reasoning 2001 City of Phoenix, Working through Fear 2001 EMPACT, Equine Facilitated Mental Health Services: Efficacy of services with family reunification 2000 Scottsdale Rotary Club, Equine Facilitated Mental Health/Educational Services: An Introduction 2000 Scottsdale Episcopalian Church, Equine Facilitated Mental Health Services: An Introduction 1999 Arizona State University, Equine Facilitated Mental Health Services: An Introduction 1998 Prescott College, Interspecies Communications 1997 The Animal Therapy Association of Arizona, Results of efficacy studies regarding emergence of EEL/EFP programs across the United States

5 Publications Hallberg, L. (2011). Report of European Federation of Animal Science Annual Meeting, Stavanger, Norway. Hallberg, L. (2008). Walking the Way of the Horse: Exploring the power of the horsehuman connection. Iuniverse. EFMHA News, Results of efficacy studies regarding the emergence of EEL/EFP programs across the United States. EFMHA News, Horses as Healers, Exploring the psychological implications of the horse/human relationship.