Category: Bipolar

Our Teens Need Our Help

Jan 27, 2020

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Laurie

in Addiction, Anxiety Disorders, Bipolar, Depression, Eating Disorders, Grief, Mental Health, PTSD, Teens, Trauma

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…
How does Equine Therapy Work?

Oct 29, 2019

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Laurie

in Addiction, ADHD, Anxiety Disorders, Asperger’s, Autism, Bipolar, Children’s issues, Depression, Eating Disorders, FAS, Grief, Mental Health, Mental Illness, OCD, ODD, Other challenges, Other programs, PTSD, Reactive Attachment Disorder, Schizophrenia, Seniors Program, Sensory processing issues, Team Building, Teens, Trauma

I have not posted a blog in so long! We were very involved in making our First Annual Really N.E.A.T. Benefit Concert a success, and I really let sharing information with you all slide! My apologies. Today I want to take a look at one of the most asked questions we face – How does…
The Growing Support for Equine Assisted Therapy

Mar 24, 2019

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Laurie

in Addiction, ADHD, Anxiety Disorders, Asperger’s, Autism, Bipolar, Children’s issues, Depression, Eating Disorders, FAS, Grief, Mental Health, OCD, ODD, Other challenges, PTSD, Reactive Attachment Disorder, Schizophrenia, Seniors Program, Sensory processing issues, Teens, Trauma

Of course we see it in the work we do. We see that children, teens and even adults can experience learning, growth and change through work with horses. They become less impulsive. They become less self-conscious. They become less anxious. They become more confident. They become more focused. They become more empathetic. They become more…
Why Teens Benefit From Work With Horses

Jan 23, 2019

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Laurie

in Addiction, ADHD, Anxiety Disorders, Bipolar, Depression, Eating Disorders, Grief, Mental Health, OCD, ODD, PTSD, Schizophrenia, Teens

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…
Why Kids Do What They Do

Jan 18, 2019

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Laurie

in ADHD, Anxiety Disorders, Asperger’s, Autism, Bipolar, Children’s issues, Depression, Mental Health, ODD, PTSD, Reactive Attachment Disorder, Teens

Oh my goodness, we have all worked with a child who just seems to react to everything in a negative way. They fight with siblings and are rude and resistant to caregivers, teachers and other adults. They frustrate us and become even more obstinate when we get angry. But hold on. The truth is, something…
Equine Therapy and Depression

Jan 15, 2019

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Laurie

in Addiction, ADHD, Anxiety Disorders, Asperger’s, Bipolar, Children’s issues, Depression, Eating Disorders, Grief, Mental Health, PTSD, Teens, Trauma

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…
Your TAX DEDUCTIBLE Donation Will Help Children and Teens

Oct 30, 2018

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Laurie

in Addiction, ADHD, Anxiety Disorders, Asperger’s, Autism, Bipolar, Children’s issues, Depression, Eating Disorders, FAS, Grief, Mental Health, OCD, ODD, Other challenges, PTSD, Reactive Attachment Disorder, Schizophrenia, Sensory processing issues, Teens, Trauma

Through a partnership with the For Kids Foundation, you can now make TAX DEDUCTIBLE CONTRIBUTIONS to a N.E.A.T. Scholarship fund! To donate, you can mail a check to: 834 Willow St, Reno, NV 89502 and put N.E.A.T. in the ‘for’ space on the check OR you can simply go to their website (https://forkidsfoundation.org/), or their…
A Closer Look at Anxiety

Oct 30, 2018

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Laurie

in Addiction, ADHD, Anxiety Disorders, Asperger’s, Bipolar, Children’s issues, Depression, Eating Disorders, Mental Health, OCD, ODD, PTSD, Reactive Attachment Disorder, Teens, Trauma

As I have shared before, most of us experience some anxiety in our lives. We get anxious when we are running late, or maybe when we have a big project/assignment due. We might have some anxiety when we have an unexpected expense that impacts our budget. Or perhaps we are trying something new and, though…
Helping Kids & Teen With Social, Emotional, Behavioral and Mental Health Challenges

Oct 25, 2018

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Laurie

in Addiction, ADHD, Anxiety Disorders, Asperger’s, Autism, Bipolar, Children’s issues, Depression, Eating Disorders, FAS, Grief, Mental Health, OCD, ODD, Other challenges, PTSD, Reactive Attachment Disorder, Schizophrenia, Sensory processing issues, Teens, Trauma

We are so happy to announce that, through a partnership with the For Kids Foundation, you can now make TAX DEDUCTIBLE CONTRIBUTIONS to a N.E.A.T. Scholarship fund! To donate, you can mail a check to: 834 Willow St, Reno, NV 89502 and put N.E.A.T. in the ‘for’ space on the check OR you can simply…
When Talk Therapy is Not Enough

Oct 23, 2018

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Laurie

in Addiction, ADHD, Anxiety Disorders, Asperger’s, Autism, Bipolar, Children’s issues, Depression, Eating Disorders, Grief, Mental Health, OCD, ODD, Other challenges, Other programs, PTSD, Reactive Attachment Disorder, Schizophrenia, Seniors Program, Sensory processing issues, Teens, Trauma

Traditional talk therapy is incredibly helpful for many, many people struggling with a variety of social, emotional, behavioral and mental health issues. However, we also need to recognize that it might not be the best/only intervention for everyone. Specifically, children and teens who have may have trouble articulating their feelings, or those who demonstrate a…