Category Archives: Anxiety Disorders

Little do we know the damage we do…

Kids may not be as resilient as we think. The fact is that exposure to abuse or neglect increases (meaningfully) the risk of developing both physical and mental health issues later in life. This article shares some of the new findings. … Continue reading

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Mental Health issues are more common than I would have thought

I was surprised to read these findings by the World Health Organization, mental illness is the leading cause of disability among people aged 10 – 24.  This is actually pretty sad.  It is imperative that we have programs in place to … Continue reading

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When we punish ourselves for our mental health issues

This article talks about the stigma of mental illness and how we can even turn this against ourselves. As if struggling with the issues is not challenging enough! We work with children, teens, adults and even seniors, dealing with a … Continue reading

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The cost of war on female soldiers

This LA Times article looks at the recent findings that woman are more susceptible to PTSD. We need to offer resources for our returning vets to find a way to healing. Equine Therapy is a powerful intervention in the treatment … Continue reading

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Time to start planning your summer activities!

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The families suffer too – Equine Therapy can help

Not surprisingly, at lease not to me, the children of deployed service men and woman are paying the price. This article looks at the increased rate of mental health issues. We need to show our support for those risking their … Continue reading

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How aware are you of what is happening with your children?

So many children are suffering in silence. As parents we must be in touch with what our kids are going through. This article talks about opening our eyes and seeing our children clearly. We work with children and teens dealing … Continue reading

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A post Mother’s Day message – You don’t need to suffer alone

and in fact you don’t. My hope is that this honest look at how a mother’s state of mind effects those around her will encourage mothers to seek help if they are battling mental health issues. Your challenges become your children’s … Continue reading

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Finally! Bambi’s interview talking about our open houses for foster families

I finally was able to get this up on YouTube!  The events went great and we look forward to working with foster families. We offer individual, couples, sibling and family work, as well as small group sessions. We would love … Continue reading

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Great Student interview!

We spent a lot of time sharing information about equine therapy and our program with a wonderful college student. This is part of the work she has created – a written interview and video clip – the clip takes some … Continue reading

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