Equine Facilitated Personal Deveopment

Equine Facilitated Learning is a broad service, but is NOT therapy. Kali Welch, our certified EFL practitioner and certified meditation and life coach, works with individuals and organizations that have worked through their therapy journey and are looking to integrate those skills into daily life, as well as for individuals struggling with life transitions that don't require deep emotional intervention. Equine Facilitated Personal Development is a present moment and future-based service, largely guided by the client and equine interactions and met with open-ended questions from Kali to help discover and achieve each individual's personal goals. Kali has a 15-year background in Equine Assisted Services, and has worked in the mental health field since graduating with her Bachelors of Arts in Psychology from Carroll College in 2012.

Psychotherapy Assisted by Equines

Caitlin Budde completed her bachelor of arts in Psychology at Carroll College with a minor in Human Animal Bond (Equine Track) in 2011. After graduation she worked as a direct care staff at Intermountain’s residential campus in Helena, MT. In 2016 she received her Master's in Social Work from Walla Walla University. Cait has primarily worked with children and families in therapeutic youth home settings but also has experience working with those in crisis, adjusting to change, or wanting to enhance their natural strengths. She is a Certified Therapeutic Riding Instructor and Equine Specialist with PATH Int. Cait has training in providing Psychotherapy Assisted by Equines as well as trauma informed relational-based therapies. Cait's approach to therapy is founded in neurobiology, human development, and systems theory. She works with individuals, couples, families, and groups ages 10 and above.

Consultation & Supervison

Cait and Kali have a combined total of over 30+ years working in Equine Assisted Services. We provide consultation for those looking to enhance their equine assisted businesses. Whether you are brand new to this field or have been a long time member, Interdependence Assisted can help guide you on your next steps towards achieving your goals. We offer a variety of consultation services including peer mentorship, supervision, business planning and development, as well as hands-on workshops.