Month: April 2017
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One Woman’s Story
We are lucky enough to see the incredibly powerful response our clients have to the work they do with the horses! Whether it is a child struggling with ADHD, a teen working through depression or an adult dealing with PTSD, we see so much growth and healing. Here is a personal story in People Magazine…
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Many Teens Are Struggling
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Our world is full of challenges and stress! Teens today are often more aware and engaged in what is going on in the world. We may not be aware that they are watching us and noting when we are concerned about not only day-to-day issues, but bigger things as well. Add to that their own…
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ADHD in Adults
I think there are many of us that feel like we are scattered and all over the place. We have trouble staying focused and find ourselves ‘multi-tasking’ (often badly). We feel overwhelmed and disorganized. It may be that this is just the results of a full and stressful life. However, it is also possible that…
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Don’t Let Depression Steal Your Life
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Elite Daily has published a very insightful piece by Syrah London on Mental Health. She shares some of her personal experiences in living with depression, though many of them may be universal. Depression can happen to anyone at any age, from any neighborhood, from any socioeconomic level. Depression doesn’t care who you are or where…
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Invisible Challenges
Most people have met or interacted with at least one child on the autism spectrum. At the very least, you have seen movies or stories depicting people with autism. Based on these things you probably have a pretty good idea what someone with autism looks like. As this Huffington Post story shows, the reality may…
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Changing Things Up May Help Your Teen
New research is showing that the way we have always done something may just not be the best way! Many of our schools have become set in their ways and may be resistant to offering options for kids who are struggling. IEPs and 504 plans may not be needed, but some allowances for individual differences…
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A New Look At Autism
For many years the focus in any discussion of autism has been about causes and ‘cures’. However, more recently, as strong case has been made that this approach actually isolates and stigmatizes people on the spectrum. Obviously and most especially when symptoms are most severe, living with autism can be challenging. But there are many…
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Interesting New ADHD Research
With 7 in 100 children struggling with concentrating in class or turning in homework on time, you probably either live with someone dealing with ADHD or know someone who is dealing with it. There has been discussion, debate and many theories about what causes ADHD and new information shows that ADHD is linked to 5…