Category Archives: Depression

Why we Need to be Trauma Informed

Posted on October 15, 2018 by Laurie

Trauma has always been with us but in the past people struggling rarely received the help they needed to heal. The consequences were often devastating, not only for person who had suffered the trauma, but to those who loved and … Continue reading →

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What May Just Look Like Shyness Could Become a Problem

Posted on October 4, 2018 by Laurie

We have all seen the child who ‘hangs back’. Maybe they fret about going to school. Maybe they are resistant to going places or doing things. We may feel that they are simply ‘acting out’. They can be clingy and … Continue reading →

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Experiencing Trauma Changes Us

Posted on September 19, 2018 by Laurie

Because we offer social, emotional, behavioral and mental health interventions, we have seen it for ourselves. We hear the stories of where our clients have come from – neglect, abuse, life threatening events and more – and we see the … 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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Trauma Has Long Term Consequences

Posted on September 4, 2018 by Laurie

It is impressive to see more and more research being done, and information coming out, about how devastating early trauma can be. It is often said that when we know better, we can do better and this is especially true … 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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When Does ‘Anxiety’ Become a Problem?

Posted on July 28, 2018 by Laurie

We all have things that stress us out. We have a big meeting in the morning, worry about over-sleeping, and are awake all night. We worry that the outfit you have on is not ‘appropriate’ and check in with others … Continue reading →

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PTSD Impacting Many Lives

Posted on July 19, 2018 by Laurie

Most people understand that those in the military who see combat are likely to struggle with the issue of PTSD and it is probably not hard to understand that firefighters and police officers may experience the same kinds of trauma. … 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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