Category Archives: Eating Disorders

Parent tips on what NOT to do

Though you have to go through several screens to see everything, the tips on what not to do if your child/teen may have an eating disorder are pretty good advice. We are very proud of the work we do with … Continue reading

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The facts are frightening!

Too many young women value how they look over life itself! Survey results indicate that we have some very serious issues with what we have promoted as important. Through our work with horses we focus on self confidence and empowerment … Continue reading

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Eating disorders are not simply a crisis for young people

We are susceptible at any age. This article talks about woman in there 50’s and 60’s being newly diagnosed. We must all be aware and seek help for ourselves and those we love if  at anytime we feel that the … Continue reading

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How our fashion industry is killing us

This is a stark look at how the fashion industry is promoting an ideal that drives many to deadly eating disorders. We must change our vision of beautiful to a rich and fulfilled life! We are proud of our partnership … Continue reading

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It is so important that we stay connected to our teenage girls

This article talks about how staying involved in your daughter’s life can help her avoid developing and eating disorder and offers when this is most important and ways to make it happen. In our work with teens, whether individually or … Continue reading

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How do we instill healthy eating habits without causing our kids to freak out about food?

This is such a delicate balance! This article offers some insights and good ideas. Part of a healthy lifestyle is getting out doors and doing something! Our work with horses offers not only the physical exercise, but the social, emotional … Continue reading

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How to talk to your children about food and weight

This is a really good article suggesting ways to broach a very challenging subject; to not do so puts your child/teen at risk! Equine Therapy can be a powerful intervention. Call us to schedule a visit to meet the horses, … Continue reading

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Good news about eating disorders?

It appears that the rate of anorexia has stabilized, but bulimia and binge eating have increased, so the study says. Maybe this is good news… We are proud of our partnership with Hope of the Sierras. Working with a small … Continue reading

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Large study exposes the eating disorder “iceberg”

This is a very informative article about some of the most recent research done on adolescent eating disorders. Equine Therapy is a good addition to a comprehensive intervention program. We offer individual as well as small group sessions. We would love … Continue reading

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We struggle with societies accepted “image”

It is so hard to find the line between a healthy, attractive image and buying into the unhealthy, overly thin image of someone in the midst of an eating disorder.  The reality can actually become distorted as reality slips away. … Continue reading

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