Monthly Archives: January 2011

Equine Therapy offers help with eating disorders

YouTube clip of Katie Couric – http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ck5UXuPVfow Nevada Equine Assisted Therapy does individual as well as small group work with people facing eating disorders. Valuable life lessons, such as being mindful of the road right in front of you, while … Continue reading

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Long Term Effects of PTSD on Children

http://www.discoverpsychology.com/children-still-show-ptsd-signs-nearly-2-years-after-natural-disaster.html We don’t always just get over the traumas in our lives. This is especially true in children, who often don’t have the skills to process their feelings effectively. Through work with horses children who are suffering may find ways … Continue reading

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Leadership Development Through Work with Horses

http://www.trainingmag.com/article/managing-unconscious-influences-leadership-development Very interesting article about one program that is working to develop leadership skills through work with horses. N.E.A.T. can work with you individually or we can create a program specifically to enhance teamwork. We invite you to visit our … Continue reading

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Understanding PTSD and how Equine Therapy can help

http://www.realdealmusclebuilding.com/post-traumatic-stress-disorder-symptoms/ The brain can actually goes through a chemical change when a person is exposed to extreme emotional trauma, reverting to a more primitive way of functioning. This flight or fight mode is what prey animals (horses) are all about. … Continue reading

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Don’t wait to deal with Depression!

http://fitnesshealthtoday.com/severe-depression-and-your-daily-life/ So many people are dealing with nearly paralyzing depression. There is help available. Horses offer so much! Their calm acceptance of who we are never fails to amaze me. From gentle exercise to quiet moments, the time you spend … Continue reading

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Documentary about Autism

We look forward to seeing this. What a great opportunity to let the world see things from another point of view! http://www.newsweek.com/2011/01/16/autism-finds-its-voice.html

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PTSD and our returning Vets

http://articlesreloaded.com/self-improvement/stress-management/is-ptsd-destined-to-become-a-significant-long-term-issue/ Wow, we had better get ready and have programs and services in place for the many brave men and women returning from serving our country! Horses are powerful allies in the challenge of helping people with PTSD heal and … Continue reading

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Consider Work with horse for your next “Corporate Retreat”

http://trackinghr.com/822646-How-to-Effectively-Plan-a-Corporate-Retreat.html Small group work with horses can illuminate patterns of interaction, styles of communication and how various personality types work together. Working in a fun and non-threatening environment provides the opportunity to explore new ways of looking at team work, … Continue reading

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Why horses are such wonderful “Healers”

This was a great article that says so much about what we do in partnership with horses! http://blogs.psychcentral.com/equine-therapy/2011/01/the-nature-of-the-horse-as-healer/

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N.E.A.T. offers individual and small group work for those dealing with eating disorders

http://news.ufl.edu/2011/01/13/exercise-benefit/ Working with horses offers a variety of excise levels; from the gentle stretching of grooming to the strenuous task of “posting a trot” or riding in “2-point”, you can slowly build your strength and endurance. This is especially appealing … Continue reading

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