Category: Addiction

What Burden Do You Carry?

Aug 11, 2017

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Laurie

in Addiction, ADHD, Anxiety Disorders, Children’s issues, Depression, Eating Disorders, Grief, Mental Health, Other challenges, PTSD, Reactive Attachment Disorder, Teens

I have shared this before. My dad died when I was very young. Not only his death, but the ripples from it, shaped my early childhood and all the years since. We were lucky. He was in the military, so we did not go hungry and always had a roof over our heads, but just…
When is it More Than Just Being Shy?

Aug 9, 2017

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Laurie

in Addiction, Anxiety Disorders, Asperger’s, Autism, Children’s issues, Mental Health, OCD, Teens

Most of us experience some anxiety under certain circumstances. Even if you enjoy people and crowds, there are probably times when you have to take a deep breath before plunging into a situation. However, for many people, the smallest and seeming simplest social interactions can be very painful and fear inducing. There’s the clingy child,…
Denying Depression Will Not Make It Go Away

Aug 8, 2017

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Laurie

in Addiction, Anxiety Disorders, Depression, Eating Disorders, Grief, Mental Health, PTSD, Teens

Gosh, life can be tough. Sometimes we feel like we are just putting one foot in front of the other. Day to day stress of family and work can cause us to feel drained and probably at times we just want to give up. But there is a difference between the stress people feel when…
We Are Failing Our Veterans

Aug 7, 2017

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Laurie

in Addiction, Anxiety Disorders, Depression, Grief, Mental Health, PTSD

Once again the news is not good for our Veterans. Instead of providing the care they really need, all to often, Vets struggling with depression and PTSD, are given a prescription and sent on their way. This USA Today story highlights the disturbing findings of a recent Rand Corp. study. Among other things they find…
For The Love of a Horse

Aug 7, 2017

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Laurie

in Addiction, ADHD, Anxiety Disorders, Bipolar, Depression, Eating Disorders, Grief, In my opinion, Mental Health, OCD, ODD, Other challenges, PTSD, Reactive Attachment Disorder, The horses, Uncategorized

I personally know how powerful a relationship with horses can be, but at times it can be very difficult to explain to others. However, time and time again I have seen the proof of Winston Churchill’s famous quote “There is something about the outside of a horse that is good for the inside of a…
Our Teens Are in Danger

Aug 6, 2017

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Laurie

in Addiction, Anxiety Disorders, Depression, Eating Disorders, Mental Health, Teens

We are reading about it more and more. Family, friends and neighbors appalled when a teen ‘unexpectedly’ takes their own life. Sadly, it is becoming all to familiar. We ask why and want to know what can be done. Well, there are some really hard truths that we have to face. Technology, for all its…
Concerns Rise About Teenage Depression, Especially in Girls

Jun 4, 2017

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Laurie

in Addiction, Anxiety Disorders, Depression, Eating Disorders, Mental Health, Teens

There has recently been a lot more press about teen depression. From the thought-provoking series ’13 Series,’ to more coverage in the news about teen suicide, we are becoming more aware and understandably more concerned about teen depression. The Washington Post article talks about a new study that reveals that up to on-third of teenage…
N.E.A.T. Receives Recognition for Service to the Community

May 11, 2017

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Laurie

in Addiction, ADHD, Anxiety Disorders, Asperger’s, Autism, Bipolar, Children’s issues, Depression, Eating Disorders, FAS, Grief, Mental Health, News, OCD, ODD, Other challenges, PTSD, Reactive Attachment Disorder, Schizophrenia, Seniors Program, Sensory processing issues, Team Building, Teens

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Local Horse Therapy Business Wins Cash Award, Vows To Pay It Forward With Senior Program WASHOE VALLEY, NV, May 11, 2017 — Nevada Equine Assisted Therapy (N.E.A.T.) received a generous donation from the Northern Nevada chapter of the National Association of Industrial and Office Properties (NAIOP) along with three other industry-related organizations.…
PTSD is NOT Just Something That Happens to Veterans

May 11, 2017

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Laurie

in Addiction, Anxiety Disorders, Children’s issues, Depression, Mental Health, PTSD, Teens

We are only now starting to acknowledge the terrible consequences for so many people who have experienced trauma in their lives. PTSD can be severely debilitating and can actually be a death sentence if threatening. One of the things about PTSD, is that it is sort of a ‘spectrum disorder’ in that everyone experiences this…
Some Interesting New Information PTSD

May 7, 2017

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Laurie

in Addiction, Anxiety Disorders, Children’s issues, Depression, Eating Disorders, Grief, Mental Health, PTSD, Teens

It is always been interesting that some people, no matter what happens in their lives seem to bounce back. Whether it is the loss of a job, some kind of illness or accident, or even the loss of a loved one. They seem to deal with it and move on, while others seem unable to…