Natural Lifemanship
Natural Lifemanship (NL) is the foremost approach to Equine-Assisted Services based on the science of relationships. The Natural Lifemanship Institute trains and certifies practitioners, including licensed, professional therapists and coaches, as well as equine professionals, to incorporate NL's unique principles of trust, consent, relationship and connection to guide their practice. NL supports Equine Assisted Practitioners with a new path to health and healing, professional development trainings and certifications, comprehensive resources including courses and videos, and a vibrant community to walk with.
Client Session Hours
Sixty client session hours are required of all NL Certification seekers. Throughout the mentorship component of NL Certification, certification seekers are providing the services they provide (with and/or without the help of horses) and integrating Natural Lifemanship principles and practices into their client services. They must document at least ...
Clinical Immersion
A clinical immersion is a 2-day highly customized and personalized immersion experience in which an NL Certification student visits and shadows a highly experienced NL Certified working clinical team providing Natural Lifemanship Equine Assisted Services at the clinical team's location. This experience is an option that fulfills one of the two NL ...
Fundamentals of Natural Lifemanship "Core" Training
The Fundamentals of Natural Lifemanship training serves as a comprehensive introduction to Natural Lifemanship principles based on the science and art of relationship and healthy connection. The "Core" level of this training is designed for those with access to horses, allowing participants to both learn and experience the NL principles with their ...
Fundamentals of Natural Lifemanship "Foundations" Training
The Fundamentals of Natural Lifemanship training serves as a comprehensive introduction to Natural Lifemanship principles based on the science and art of relationship and healthy connection. The "Foundations" level of the training is ideal for individuals who may not have access to horses, are not currently seeking NL certification, or prefer to ...
Fundamentals of Natural Lifemanship "Jumpstart" Training
The Fundamentals of Natural Lifemanship training serves as a comprehensive introduction to Natural Lifemanship principles based on the science and art of relationship and healthy connection. The "Jumpstart" level of this training is a bundle tailored for individuals aiming to expedite their path to certification while maximizing value. Participants ...
Fundamentals of NL Practicum Training
The Natural Lifemanship® Fundamentals Practicum is an in-person, two-day training designed to enhance and apply the principles learned in the online Fundamentals of Natural Lifemanship courses. This practicum offers participants hands-on experience with horses under the guidance of seasoned NL trainers, focusing on building healthy relationships, ...
Group Consultation Series 1
A group consultation series is a series of 5 two-hour Zoom meetings facilitated by NL Professionals for a small group of no more than 8 certification students. In the group, each student will present at least one case from their current caseload for the group to discuss. The NL professionals who facilitate will ask questions, answer questions, and ...
Group Consultation Series 2
A group consultation series is a series of 5 two-hour Zoom meetings facilitated by NL Professionals for a small group of no more than 8 certification students. In the group, each student will present at least one case from their current caseload for the group to discuss. The NL professionals who facilitate will ask questions, answer questions, and ...
Individual Consultations & Video Assignments
Individual consultations and video assignments are required to satisfy the individual mentorship component of NL Certification. Each NL certification student participates in 8 individual consultations where they are supported in the application of NL principles with humans and horses in their equine-assisted sessions and other professional applications.
NL Advanced Certification
Natural Lifemanship (NL) Advanced Certification is a distinction that may be earned by NL Certified practitioners in active standing. It is achieved by participating in at least two of Natural Lifemanship's in depth, hands-on immersion trainings. Candidates must also conceptualize and complete a project based on their practice of Natural Lifemanship ...
