Monthly Archives: April 2014

How Domestic Violence Damages Children

Posted on April 28, 2014 by Laurie

Our children are both resilient and fragile. We are often amazed at how well they bounce back from things, but may not realize the long-term emotional damage they suffer. There is new research that even when domestic violence witnessed by children can … Continue reading →

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Healing with Horses

Posted on April 28, 2014 by Laurie

More and more we discover that work with horses can play a powerful role in healing, physically, mentally and emotionally. This article out of Amarillo TX, shares how horses are helping families recover from domestic violence. In our work we … Continue reading →

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The face of Bipolar Disorder

Posted on April 26, 2014 by Laurie

I think a lot of people probably have misconceptions about mental health issues and  Bipolar Disorder is no exception. In this moving and very personal article a mother shares her experiences with her son and his struggle with Bipolar Disorder. Be … Continue reading →

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Finding a place in the grown up world for those with Autism

Posted on April 22, 2014 by Laurie

Recently I had the privilege of hearing Dr. Temple Grandin speak. Through the years she has advocated for many things to help those on the spectrum. Her latest call is for job skills training “find what your kid is good … Continue reading →

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Finding a place in the grown up world for those with Autism

Posted on April 22, 2014 by Laurie

Recently I had the privilege of hearing Dr. Temple Grandin speak. Through the years she has advocated for many things to help those on the spectrum. Her latest call is for job skills training “find what your kid is good … Continue reading →

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Finding a place in the grown up world for those with Autism

Posted on April 22, 2014 by Laurie

Recently I had the privilege of hearing Dr. Temple Grandin speak. Through the years she has advocated for many things to help those on the spectrum. Her latest call is for job skills training “find what your kid is good … Continue reading →

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Finding a place in the grown up world for those with Autism

Posted on April 22, 2014 by Laurie

Recently I had the privilege of hearing Dr. Temple Grandin speak. Through the years she has advocated for many things to help those on the spectrum. Her latest call is for job skills training “find what your kid is good … Continue reading →

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Horses continue to help people with learning, growth and change

Posted on April 22, 2014 by Laurie

There have been a lot of stories in the news lately of different programs working with horses to help people dealing with a variety of issues. This particular article, talks about research that a professor, at North Dakota State University, … Continue reading →

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There are many things that can lead to an Eating Disorder

Posted on April 1, 2014 by Laurie

It’s not about the food folks. Eating disorders, anorexia, bulimia, binge eating…there are more, but you get the idea, are symptoms of an underlying mental health issue. Carrie Dennett in a special report for the The Seattle Times, does a good … Continue reading →

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What we think we know about PTSD

Posted on April 1, 2014 by Laurie

I have written about this before. PTSD comes in all shapes and sizes. In this article by Daniel J. Vance MS, LPC, NCC, Dr. Vance talks about his personal struggles with PTSD. The clients we see have often dealt with some … Continue reading →

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