EAGALA - Equine Therapy at One80Center

Equine Psychotherapist: Bernie Fried

Equine Professional: David Hooper

Assisted Psychotherapy, commonly referred to as equine therapy, promotes personal exploration of feelings and behaviors. Research has shown individuals participating in equine therapy may improve their ability to problem solve difficult issues and promote healthy relationships. Many people with addictive disorders benefit from non-verbal psychotherapy. Horses tend to be very intuitive creatures and it is amazing to observe the therapeutic benefits. At ONE80CENTER, our equine therapists make the sessions engaging, enlightening as we walk and gallop into recovery.

The EAGALA program is based out of The Red Barn adjacent to the Los Angeles Equesterian Center. This is a full service boarding facility with lots of horses, goats, dogs and sheep. Much of the success of the EAGALA program is due to the support of Anthony and Dian Sheer who's consideration and collaboration make our program at this prime location possible. We are continually grateful for his graciousness and the warmth which they welcomed us into their barn and gave the EAGALA program a home here.

Click for larger version

Bernadine Fried,MA MFT – Founder, Clinical Director, ONE80CENTER

Clinical Director Bernadine Fried is a licensed Marriage Family Therapist, and has been treating Addiction for over twenty years. Bernadine has advanced training in EMDR, is a certified Equine therapist, and has vast experience in working with Post Traumatic Stress Disorder and Addiction. Bernadine was one of the founders and was the Clinical Director of Wonderland Treatment Center.

Bernadine has lead staff training seminars at some of the top treatment Centers in the country including Crossroads Center in Antigua, Promises and Visions. Ms. Fried has contributed and been a consultant on many articles on Addiction including The Los Angeles Times, The London Times and New Yorker magazine. Bernadine implements the most intensive and cutting edge methods in treating chemical dependency, using an all-encompassing approach, communicating with a team of specialists on the clients’ behalf, and is committed to changing the lives of people suffering from addictions.