Category Archives: Anxiety Disorders

Equine Therapy in the treatment of PTSD

Posted on January 10, 2012 by Laurie

This is a great program out of Clovis, California, that is help veterans deal with PTSD (Post Traumatic Stress Disorder). Horses offer an incredible opportunity for healing. Whether you or someone you know has experienced trauma that has left them … Continue reading →

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Time to slow down and smell the roses

Posted on December 22, 2011 by Laurie

This is an interesting article about why horses help anchor us in the moment. Though every client has individual goals that they work on with with the horses, whether we are working with children, teens, adults or a small group, … Continue reading →

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Thought provoking article on one aspect of Equine Therapy

Posted on December 15, 2011 by Laurie

There are so many ways that horses can help us heal. In this interesting article, Claire Dorotik, LMFT, addresses how horses can be helpful in work with those who have been victimized. Horses cut to the heart of what is … Continue reading →

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Another Equine Therapy Program shares the benefits

Posted on December 14, 2011 by Laurie

This was a great piece by a program in TN that is providing Equine Therapy. The lessons they have identified are just some of the things that we can address in our work with horses. Our clients each have specific … Continue reading →

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Some of the ways that Equine Therapy can help

Posted on December 5, 2011 by Laurie

There are so many way that horses can help us learn, grow, develop and heal. This is a nice article by a licensed clinician that addresses just a few ways that horses can help, especially in this busy and often … Continue reading →

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Interesting study relating to Foster Children and prescription drugs

Posted on December 2, 2011 by Laurie

This story on NPR is showing up in several other news outlets as well.  I would like to make a couple of observations.  Be sure to read the entire article because it goes on to state: “Psychotropic drugs have proven … Continue reading →

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The power of horses…

Posted on November 7, 2011 by Laurie

This is an important part of what we do…

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Teachers are so important to our children’s success!

Posted on October 20, 2011 by Laurie

Though this article is geared towards parents with children dealing with ADHD, I think the suggestions for partnering with your child’s teacher(s) are universally helpful. We are eager and willing to partner with schools and teachers to help each child … Continue reading →

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A good article about the various types of equine programs

Posted on October 10, 2011 by Laurie

This article gives some clarity about a variety of ways that horses can partner to help humans achieve their goals. We combine a variety of philosophies and techniques to provide a unique and truly individualized program for our clients. Though … Continue reading →

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This is the story of many of our families

Posted on October 3, 2011 by Laurie

This story really exemplifies the lives of many of our clients. Their biological parents, for whatever reason, are unable to care for them, and rather than see them end up in “the system,” grandparents step in to take on the … Continue reading →

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