Author Archives: Laurie

True and False – ADHD Findings

Posted on September 19, 2017 by Laurie

In this day and age, most of us have heard of someone with ADHD. It may be our child or grandchild, a child in our classroom or perhaps the next door neighbor or, even someone we work with. Or maybe … Continue reading →

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Horses Helping People Heal

Posted on September 11, 2017 by Laurie

We KNOW that work with horses can help people heal, because we SEE IT every day with the clients we work with, but it is so encouraging to hear about other programs that are partnering with horses to help others. … Continue reading →

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Kids, Teens and Adults on the Autism Spectrum Can Surprise Us!

Posted on September 5, 2017 by Laurie

Nevada Equine Assisted Therapy has worked with many people on the Autism Spectrum. From children as young as 4, to teens and even adults, work with horses can offer many new and potentially powerful experiences for those on the spectrum. … Continue reading →

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ADHD Can Be Very Complicated

Posted on September 4, 2017 by Laurie

More and more we are learning that ADHD can have a variety of causes and influences. From genetics to diet, exposure to trauma and now, more information regarding sleep deficiencies, so many things can affect those struggling with ADHD (read … Continue reading →

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Life Experiences and PTSD

Posted on August 28, 2017 by Laurie

Watching the news this morning is heartbreaking. We see families hunkered down and hoping that they survive. We see families dragging themselves through waist high water, trying to find someplace dry. We see families in shelters, wondering if friends and … Continue reading →

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When Children Fail to Cope

Posted on August 23, 2017 by Laurie

Most kids experience some resistance/anxiety to new situations. We are not surprised when on the first day of school to see kids crying and clinging as parents dolefully walk away from them. But, in a short time, most kids adjust. … Continue reading →

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Environmental Factors that Keep People From Healing

Posted on August 22, 2017 by Laurie

I have to admit, one of the hardest things about the work we do, is the awareness that sometimes, no matter how much we care and how well a client does in our program, they will continue to have serious … Continue reading →

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“Suicide rates among young women at an all-time high”

Posted on August 22, 2017 by Laurie

This headline stopped my heart for a moment. At this time, when so many of us are working to help young woman understand that they can be themselves and can grow up to have the life they want for themselves, … Continue reading →

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New Research Shows That There is More to ADHD

Posted on August 20, 2017 by Laurie

We all know kids, teens and perhaps even adults, who struggle with ADHD.  They have trouble staying focused and on task, struggle to complete one thing before moving on to the next, and many other things including some self-esteem/self confidence … Continue reading →

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Depression Can Strike Anyone

Posted on August 19, 2017 by Laurie

Our vision of what someone dealing with depression is often very skewed. We may see a ‘loser’. Someone who can not keep a job, has no life, just can’t get it together. However, we are often reminded that even successful … Continue reading →

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