Category Archives: Anxiety Disorders

PTSD or ADHD?

Posted on May 7, 2014 by Laurie

I know have posted about this before, but it is fascinating to me that even researchers may not see the link between PTSD and ADHD symptoms. This new study in referenced in ScienceDaily, talks about how children with ADHD “face challenges such … Continue reading →

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How do we know if our children are being bullied?

Posted on May 6, 2014 by Laurie

Bullying has become an all to common problem. Oh I know, lots of you will say it has always been around, but I truly believe that it has gone to a whole new level. We work so hard to help … Continue reading →

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How Domestic Violence Damages Children

Posted on April 28, 2014 by Laurie

Our children are both resilient and fragile. We are often amazed at how well they bounce back from things, but may not realize the long-term emotional damage they suffer. There is new research that even when domestic violence witnessed by children can … Continue reading →

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Healing with Horses

Posted on April 28, 2014 by Laurie

More and more we discover that work with horses can play a powerful role in healing, physically, mentally and emotionally. This article out of Amarillo TX, shares how horses are helping families recover from domestic violence. In our work we … Continue reading →

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The face of Bipolar Disorder

Posted on April 26, 2014 by Laurie

I think a lot of people probably have misconceptions about mental health issues and  Bipolar Disorder is no exception. In this moving and very personal article a mother shares her experiences with her son and his struggle with Bipolar Disorder. Be … Continue reading →

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Horses continue to help people with learning, growth and change

Posted on April 22, 2014 by Laurie

There have been a lot of stories in the news lately of different programs working with horses to help people dealing with a variety of issues. This particular article, talks about research that a professor, at North Dakota State University, … Continue reading →

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There are many things that can lead to an Eating Disorder

Posted on April 1, 2014 by Laurie

It’s not about the food folks. Eating disorders, anorexia, bulimia, binge eating…there are more, but you get the idea, are symptoms of an underlying mental health issue. Carrie Dennett in a special report for the The Seattle Times, does a good … Continue reading →

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What we think we know about PTSD

Posted on April 1, 2014 by Laurie

I have written about this before. PTSD comes in all shapes and sizes. In this article by Daniel J. Vance MS, LPC, NCC, Dr. Vance talks about his personal struggles with PTSD. The clients we see have often dealt with some … Continue reading →

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Local Public Radio talks with NEAT

Posted on April 1, 2014 by Laurie

We are proud of the work we do and so excited to be able to spread the word! http://www.kunr.org/news/healing-across-the-sierra-horses-calm-anxious-depressed-adults Thank you Michelle Bliss of KUNR.  

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The Social and Emotional Education of our Children

Posted on March 21, 2014 by Laurie

YES, our children need to learn certain academic material in order to be competitive in the work place and as they consider college. BUT, as American education focuses more and more on “Common Core” academic standards they are moving further … Continue reading →

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