Category: Anxiety Disorders
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Our Teens Need Our Help
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The statistics are frightening. ‘Suicide rates for 15- to 19-year-olds and those between 20 and 24 are at their highest level since 2000, a new study reports.’ This comes from a US New & World Report article that rates increased 10% from 2014 to 2017. In fact, teen suicide rates are higher than any other…
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The Importance of Doing Less
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I was thinking about this all night and was eager to get this written this morning. Often we race through our days, herding our children from one activity/event to another. Sports, music lessons, amusement parks and so much more. And of course there is always heavy emphasis on doing well in school. Sadly, our kids…
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ADHD…Why Horses?
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Kids and teens with ADHD can struggle in so many areas. They often need constant supervision to accomplish the simplest daily tasks. They are disorganized and struggle to remember what they are supposed to do next. They lack focus and can be impulsive. And sadly, their peers and adults can lose patience with them, leading…
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How Work With Horses Helps Those With ADHD
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Our kids can struggle. They have a hard time in school. They have a hard time at home and they have a hard time with relationships. We have to keep after them to get even simple daily tasks done. They feel overwhelmed. We feel overwhelmed. Everyone can lose unless we come up with strategies that…
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Why Teens Benefit From Work With Horses
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Teens can struggle with so much. On one hand, they may crave the comfort and safety they felt when they were younger, but on the other hand, they are genetically programed to pull away and to become their own person. This can lead to all kinds of challenges. If we add to this any kind…
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Equine Therapy and Depression
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We know that so many people are struggling with depression. From very young children to senior citizens, depression is now the leading cause of disability world wide. This great article in Medical Express talks about how we can build resiliency through recalling good experiences and even gives some positive results from a study conducted by…