February 2014 – Nevada Equine Assisted Therapy (NEAT)

Fascinating New Information About Autsim

Feb 28, 2014

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It is heartening to see all the new information that is coming out about autism. We have known for a very long time that more boys than girls are diagnosed with with autism spectrum disorders. But new research about why is pretty is amazing. We work with a surprisingly large number of girls on the…

When Foster Kids “Age Out” of the System

Feb 27, 2014

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Laurie

in Addiction, Anxiety Disorders, Depression, Grief, In my opinion, Mental Health, PTSD, Reactive Attachment Disorder, Teens

Recently my good friend, Joseph Galata, Executive Director for Sierra Association of Foster Families, has been talking about the many homeless young people he has met who were in foster care before ‘aging out’ of the system. It is a sad statement that we have been unable to prepare these young people to be healthy,…

When Tantrums are a Sign of More Serious Issues

Feb 27, 2014

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Laurie

in ADHD, Anxiety Disorders, Asperger’s, Autism, Bipolar, Children’s issues, FAS, Mental Health, OCD, ODD, PTSD, Reactive Attachment Disorder, Sensory processing issues

Look, almost all kids at one time or another throw a earth-shaking, mind numbing tantrum. They are having a really bad day and that one last thing just tips them over the edge. Parents, teachers and casual bystanders are awestruck by the human tornado. Though at the time it is mortifying and alarming, for most…

Bullying can have long term consequences

Feb 26, 2014

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Laurie

in ADHD, Anxiety Disorders, Asperger’s, Autism, Bipolar, Children’s issues, Depression, FAS, Mental Health, OCD, Other challenges, PTSD, Reactive Attachment Disorder, Sensory processing issues, Teens

Sadly, stories of bullying and the devastating consequences are in the news almost daily. New research is showing that being bullied can cause life-time issues. Many of our clients have been bullied and, in some cases have even bullied others. Horses can be powerful guides in dealing with bullying issues. For those who have been bullied…

How to Handle Homework

Feb 26, 2014

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Laurie

in ADHD, Anxiety Disorders, Children’s issues, Depression, FAS, Mental Health, ODD, Teens

For a lot of families homework can be a one of the biggest challenges of the day. This is especially true with special needs kids. A new survey talks about what how much is average for different grade levels, why homework is thought to be important and some tips on how to get it done.…

When Being “Healthy” Turns Deadly

Feb 25, 2014

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Laurie

in Addiction, Anxiety Disorders, Depression, Eating Disorders, Teens

We all know that we should be thoughtful about what we eat. Limiting our caloric intake and increasing the amount of exercise we get is the a healthiest way to lose weight. But when weight loss becomes an obsession, it can turn life threatening. This article shares one young woman’s nearly fatal battle with this…

Tip of the week 2.25.14

Feb 25, 2014

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Laurie

in Anxiety Disorders, Children’s issues, Depression, Mental Health, Other challenges, Teens

Regardless of the effort people put into their family life, some are confident it will work out well while others fear it will work out poorly. Let yourself see the good side of the what you are doing and what is happening with your family. Family life is not a test, so there is no…

College should be a time of Excitement

Feb 19, 2014

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Laurie

in Anxiety Disorders, Depression, Eating Disorders, Mental Health, Teens

You would think that the college years would be a time for exploring the myriad of options available and a time to relish fewer rules and enjoy a new sense of freedom. However, research shows that for many young people this is not the case. What with the pressure to do well, and our tough…

How do we deal with Teen Suicide?

Feb 19, 2014

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Laurie

in Addiction, Anxiety Disorders, Bipolar, Depression, Eating Disorders, Grief, Mental Health, OCD, ODD, Other challenges, PTSD, Teens

This is such an emotional subject. My guess is that most people know of a teen that has taken their life. It may not be a personal experience. It may just be a teen in your child’s school, but you know of someone who has suffered this tragedy. And what can we say? Nothing feels…

Eating Disorders are a Serious Health Issue

Feb 19, 2014

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Laurie

in Addiction, Depression, Eating Disorders, Mental Health, Teens

Most of us have know or have heard about someone with an eating disorder. The number of people, young or old, male or female, dealing with this issue are growing very rapidly and what you may not know is that an eating disorder can be deadly. This BBC NEW NI article talks about the fact that…

Month: February 2014