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Category Archives: Anxiety Disorders
Equine Therapy for prison inmates
This blog from PsychCentral.com, talks about many of the aspects of Equine Therapy that can be helpful for a correctional facility population. However, the resources it quotes are from other studies that point out the benefits of Equine Therapy anyone dealing with … Continue reading
Posted in Anxiety Disorders, Bipolar, Depression, Mental Health, Other challenges
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We have discovered a couple of great little books written by David Niven, Ph.d. entitled “The 100 simple secrets of Happy People” and “The 100 simple secrets of Happy Families”. The most interesting thing about these “secrets” is that they … Continue reading
The far reaching consequences of child abuse
Interesting new research shows that children who suffer or even witness abuse, are more likely to suffer from depression and are at a greater risk of chemical addiction later in life. This knowledge allows us to take steps to counteract this potential situation. … Continue reading
Posted in Anxiety Disorders, Children's issues, Depression, Mental Health, PTSD, Teens
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There is help for mental health issues
This is the incredible story about Keris Myrick’s struggle with mental illness. Her story is harrowing and inspirational. The “take away” for me is that there is help available. We have to shed the stigma that forces people to hide their problems … Continue reading
What our families have to say about Equine Therapy
I’m sharing this because I know there are those who still question the effectiveness of Equine Therapy for addressing social, emotional and behavioral problems. We have been working with a young man. He’s 16 years old and faces a number … Continue reading
Posted in ADHD, Anxiety Disorders, Bipolar, Depression, Mental Health, OCD, ODD, Other challenges, Teens, The horses
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Horses can help in so many ways
The HALO program is another example of horses helping people deal with difficult situations. I can really relate to this story. My dad died when I was very young and know first hand how that changes your life experiences. It’s … Continue reading
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A nice success story for a young lady who worked with horses
What a nice article about a young woman who overcame some challenges in her teen years through work with horses and is now interested in giving back. Kids and teens face so many challenges in life. Often they need help sorting … Continue reading
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