Monthly Archives: September 2016

Being a teen can be so difficult

Posted on September 15, 2016 by Laurie

Life has become so challenging. Kiddos and teens face so many ups and downs. Family relationships can be difficult and the stress of trying to do ‘the right thing’ can overwhelm many children and teens. The story of ‘Sam’ is … Continue reading →

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Resources are scares and the wait may be long

Posted on September 14, 2016 by Laurie

So many times care givers are doing their best to see that the kids in their care get the services they need. However, they often discover that resources are limited and that they have to go on a ‘waiting list’ … Continue reading →

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The two-edged sword of Bipolar Disorder

Posted on September 12, 2016 by Laurie

As this article in the Las Vegas Sun shares, it is fairly easy for most of us to relate to the ‘depressive’ side of Bipolar Disorder, but the ‘manic’ elements are often misunderstood. Many of our clients struggle with Bipolar … Continue reading →

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Even young children can struggle with eating disorders

Posted on September 10, 2016 by Laurie

The problem is getting worse. Both in young children and in males, the incidence of eating disorders is increasing. The Newcastle Herald takes a look at this and the findings are alarming. We are proud of the work we do … Continue reading →

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Out of the mouth of babes….

Posted on September 9, 2016 by Laurie

Sadly, we all hear stories of how mean kiddos can be to a child that is different. We do the best we can to protect our kids, but it can be so tough. This Huffington Post story will give you … Continue reading →

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How early trauma changes the brain

Posted on September 9, 2016 by Laurie

NPR continues to explore how mental health issues are affecting our schools. The research shows that early trauma can have lifelong consequences. And we see it. Many of our clients are children and teens who are either in foster care … Continue reading →

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Is it really AD/HD?

Posted on September 8, 2016 by Laurie

We see kiddos all the time who have been labeled  with ADHD, when in fact, as this interesting article points out, at times there are other things going on. Whatever the underlying causes of disruptive behaviors are, work with horses … Continue reading →

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Powerful video

Posted on September 8, 2016 by Laurie

We are losing men we love to suicide at an alarming rate.  There is help available. We are here for you. As this video states, we have to find a way to talk about how we feel.  In partnership with … Continue reading →

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The upside of seeing the world differently

Posted on September 8, 2016 by Laurie

Though having a child on the spectrum or with another challenging condition can be daunting, there is an upside! In this article in Campaign US, the author shares how much ‘thinking differently’ can benefit all of us! The real challenge … Continue reading →

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Our schools, our clients

Posted on September 8, 2016 by Laurie

At Nevada Equine Assisted Therapy we are addressing social, emotional and behavioral issues, as well as mental health concerns. We see the struggle that these kids have when they are required to fit into the traditional education system that is … Continue reading →

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