Category Archives: Addiction

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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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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Television coverage for our new site!

Posted on September 8, 2016 by Laurie

Thank you so much to Terri Russell with KOLO TV channel 8 for coming out today to visit our new site!! Great interview and remember, our new location is only 10 min north of Carson and 20 min south of … Continue reading →

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Nevada Equine Therapy is looking for a new home!

Posted on March 5, 2016 by Laurie

    For the past 3 years Nevada Equine Assisted Therapy has been located at the UNR Equestrian Center. However, we recently were informed by UNR that they will not be renewing our lease when it ends on May 31, … Continue reading →

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Technology Addiction

Posted on September 30, 2014 by Laurie

For my generation, the ‘electronic babysitter’ was television. There were many, many studies that focused on what watching too much television was doing to kids. But I am telling you, today’s technologies are creating a far more dangerous situation. The … Continue reading →

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The importance of ‘self compassion’

Posted on September 30, 2014 by Laurie

We all talk about the importance of developing good ‘self esteem,’ a person’s overall emotional evaluation of his or her own worth. It is a judgment of oneself as well as an attitude toward the self. Yes, it is VERY … Continue reading →

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For those with an Eating Disorder the battle may never really end

Posted on September 9, 2014 by Laurie

I think most people now know that when someone is an alcoholic or they have been addicted to drugs, they never stop being an alcoholic or drug addict. They may be ‘clean and sober’ but most will share that every … Continue reading →

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When ‘Sibling Rivalry’ goes too far

Posted on September 9, 2014 by Laurie

It is unusual for siblings not to fuss and fight with each other occasionally. There is a natural tendency to be competitive and even jealous of attention received by a sibling.  But it is a fact that siblings often pull … Continue reading →

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PTSD is not just about military veterans

Posted on September 4, 2014 by Laurie

We are slowly learning more and more about the many ways that people can end up living with Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD). Yes, men and women who have witnessed combat come to mind. And ‘First Responders,’ our police officers, … Continue reading →

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The role of sleep in treating mental health issues

Posted on August 27, 2014 by Laurie

We have long known that getting a good night sleep is important, but all too often in our fast paced lives we try to get by on less sleep than we need so that we can get everything done. Even … Continue reading →

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