Category Archives: Bipolar

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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Alarming Increase in Child Suicides

Posted on September 13, 2018 by Laurie

Childhood is supposed to be a carefree time of innocence. Sadly, that is not the case for all too many children. They are so fragile and life is getting more and more challenging. Even adults are struggling to make sense … Continue reading →

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What is Equine ‘Therapy’?

Posted on August 22, 2018 by Laurie

Anyone who has spent time around horses can probably tell you about how being with horses made them feel and there is no denying that for many horses appear ‘magical’. In most communities there are many opportunities to interact with … Continue reading →

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The Story of the Benefits of Equine Therapy Continues…

Posted on August 21, 2018 by Laurie

We know that work with horses can be life changing. We see it everyday as we work with our clients. They are calmer, more focused, less anxious and more confident. They take time to consider the choices they make and … Continue reading →

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We Know What We Do Makes a Difference!

Posted on July 12, 2018 by Laurie

As this CNN report shows, there is a lot of anecdotal evidence to support the effectiveness of Equine Therapy, but for many reasons, there continues to be limited ‘research’ that establish Equine Therapy as a quality, proven intervention for those … Continue reading →

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What Can I do Now to Help My Child/Teen Prepare For School in the Fall

Posted on May 31, 2018 by Laurie

During the school year life can get very hectic and we watch our kiddos struggle to get through each day. We lament that there is not more time to slow down and see what we can do to help them. … Continue reading →

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Sometimes We Just Want to Know How to Help

Posted on May 29, 2018 by Laurie

When friends and loved ones are struggling with anxiety we are often at a loss as to what we can do to help. We want to be there for them, but my fear that we will say or do the … Continue reading →

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Frightening Increase in Teen Suicide

Posted on May 17, 2018 by Laurie

The numbers are sad and scary. CBS reports on a new study showing that “Suicide is now the third leading cause of death among American adolescents”.  The study, published in the journal Pediatrics, found that the number of kids and teens … Continue reading →

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How Clients Learn Resiliency Through Work With Horses

Posted on May 5, 2018 by Laurie

Not surprisingly, I could give you a long list of the things people can learn through work with horses, but today I want to share with you some thoughts on ‘resiliency’. In this article by Understood for learning & attention … Continue reading →

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