Category Archives: Mental Health

ADHD in Adults

Posted on April 23, 2017 by Laurie

I think there are many of us that feel like we are scattered and all over the place. We have trouble staying focused and find ourselves ‘multi-tasking’ (often badly).  We feel overwhelmed and disorganized. It may be that this is … Continue reading →

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Helpful Travel Tips for the Vacation Season

Posted on April 22, 2017 by Laurie

Traveling with kids can always be challenging, but when you are living with a special needs child it can seem daunting! This is a great CNN piece, including a video with Temple Grandin, about traveling with a child on the … Continue reading →

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Don’t Let Depression Steal Your Life

Posted on April 21, 2017 by Laurie

Elite Daily has published a very insightful piece by Syrah London on Mental Health. She shares some of her personal experiences in living with depression, though many of them may be universal. Depression can happen to anyone at any age, … Continue reading →

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Changing Things Up May Help Your Teen

Posted on April 18, 2017 by Laurie

New research is showing that the way we have always done something may just not be the best way! Many of our schools have become set in their ways and may be resistant to offering options for kids who are … Continue reading →

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WHO ‘depression as the leading cause of ill health and disability worldwide’

Posted on March 31, 2017 by Laurie

In our lifetime, we will all have to deal with feelings of sadness and grief. Things don’t work out the way we want. We are let down. People we love pass from our lives. All of these situations can be … Continue reading →

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The Many Faces of Healing Through Work With Horses

Posted on March 24, 2017 by Laurie

There is so much great work going on all over the world helping people heal through work with horses!  And not surprisingly, there are also lots of different methods being used. From traditional Therapeutic Riding, primarily for clients with sever … Continue reading →

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Work With Horses Can Help With Healing

Posted on March 22, 2017 by Laurie

We love seeing so many programs, all around the world, offering a path to healing through work with horses. From traditional ‘therapeutic riding’ programs, that focus on physical and cognitive challenges to traveling programs that help people by bringing miniature … Continue reading →

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Equine Therapy Programs Can Help With Recovery

Posted on March 19, 2017 by Laurie

Though most people probably think of kids and teens when they think about equine therapy programs, horses can offer a great deal to adults too. From depression and anxiety, to eating disorders and addiction, horses can be a powerful path … Continue reading →

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Work With Horses Offers So Much!

Posted on March 3, 2017 by Laurie

At N.E.A.T. we are addressing social, emotion, behavioral and mental health issues.  However, all across the country there are other programs focused on the other wonderful benefits of working with horses. There is lots of evidence supporting a variety of … Continue reading →

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Nice Comprehensive Look at ADHD

Posted on February 23, 2017 by Laurie

There is a lot of confusion and misinformation about ADD/ADHD. Everyone from the next door neighbor to the cashier at the grocery claims to know all about it, but it can still be difficult to get good, straight and reliable … Continue reading →

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