Category Archives: Bipolar

The Growing Support for Equine Assisted Therapy

Posted on March 24, 2019 by Laurie

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. … Continue reading →

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Why Teens Benefit From Work With Horses

Posted on January 23, 2019 by Laurie

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. … Continue reading →

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Why Kids Do What They Do

Posted on January 18, 2019 by Laurie

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 … Continue reading →

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Equine Therapy and Depression

Posted on January 15, 2019 by Laurie

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 … Continue reading →

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Your TAX DEDUCTIBLE Donation Will Help Children and Teens

Posted on October 30, 2018 by Laurie

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’ … Continue reading →

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A Closer Look at Anxiety

Posted on October 30, 2018 by Laurie

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 … Continue reading →

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Helping Kids & Teen With Social, Emotional, Behavioral and Mental Health Challenges

Posted on October 25, 2018 by Laurie

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 … Continue reading →

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When Talk Therapy is Not Enough

Posted on October 23, 2018 by Laurie

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 … Continue reading →

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EXCITING NEWS! N.E.A.T. now has a Scholarship Fund

Posted on October 17, 2018 by Laurie

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 … Continue reading →

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How Horses Can Become Part of YOUR Team

Posted on September 14, 2018 by Laurie

Nevada Equine Assisted Therapy (N.E.A.T.) offers a unique approach to social, emotional and behavioral growth and learning as well as Psychosocial Rehabilitation (PSR), a mental health intervention. We work with individuals as young as four years old, teens, adults, seniors … Continue reading →

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