Monthly Archives: March 2011

Your corporate retreat sucks…

What a great title! Plus this article offers some great tips for making the most of your team building efforts. We would be happy to meet with you to share how work with horses can help facilitate your team goals … Continue reading

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Large study exposes the eating disorder “iceberg”

This is a very informative article about some of the most recent research done on adolescent eating disorders. Equine Therapy is a good addition to a comprehensive intervention program. We offer individual as well as small group sessions. We would love … Continue reading

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Drug and alcohol abuse is often something more

The fact is that various mental illnesses make a person susceptible to drug and alcohol addition/abuse. This article talks about the “dual diagnosis”. Equine therapy can be a very effective way to help rebuild confidence, strengthen leadership skills, improve problem solving … Continue reading

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How to deal with a family member suffering from mental illness

The challenge may feel overwhelming, but this article provides concrete advice for dealing with mental illness and helping someone you love. Early in the article it mentions receiving “the right treatment consistently”. Equine Therapy can be a very powerful addition … Continue reading

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We struggle with societies accepted “image”

It is so hard to find the line between a healthy, attractive image and buying into the unhealthy, overly thin image of someone in the midst of an eating disorder.  The reality can actually become distorted as reality slips away. … Continue reading

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Childhood Depression is often unnoticed

When our children a physically ill we usually rush to get them the care they need. But a mental illness may not only go untreated, but may even be unnoticed. This article talks about the problem and provides some helpful … Continue reading

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Young parents need our support

This study shows an alarming number of new fathers are spanking very young children. The study indicates this troubling behavior is most common when new fathers are depressed. The challenges of parenting can be overwhelming, seek help. Work with horses … Continue reading

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Myths about Mental Illness

Facts are helpful. This article talks about how misconceptions can be extremely destructive. Through our work with horses we can help all people see the challenges that others face as just that, challenges.  Horses are a non-judgemental yet challenging environment … Continue reading

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Mental ILLNESS

This article makes the point well, that we do not do enough to help those suffering from mental illness. Sadly, something tragic must happen before we truly look at what is happening. If you or someone you know is suffering, … Continue reading

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Divorce is difficult enough…

Divorce is never easy on children/teens, but add the challenges of autism and I can only imagine the additional struggles faced by all involved. This article shares personal insights and advice on how to cope. In this situation our family … Continue reading

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