Category Archives: Mental Health

Not Our Typical Client

We are very fortunate here in Northern Nevada to have a variety of wonderful Equine Therapy/Therapeutic Riding programs to choose from. Every program is a bit different, focusing on specific areas of development. Nevada Equine Assisted Therapy focuses on Social, … Continue reading

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Helping Veterans dealing with PTSD and other mental health issues

This article looks at the lack of mental health professionals who are available to care for the mental health needs of our  current and returning Veterans. There are many incredible Equine Therapy programs around the world that are now addressing these … Continue reading

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Some straight talk about Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorders

This article is an interesting look at some of the issues children exposed to drugs and alcohol while in the womb may experience, along with some suggested ways of dealing with some of the problems associated with this disorder. We work … Continue reading

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The wounds of our childhood

Recently, after reading a post of mine about a young client I am working with, a friend of mine shared some very personal details of his own childhood. As my friend shared the pain he dealt with as a child, … Continue reading

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The incredible healing power of horses

We are so lucky in our work with horses to witness the many, many ways they are able to help with social, emotional and behavioral growth, learning and healing. This is a wonderful article about another program that is doing incredible … Continue reading

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How do we define success?

We have a young boy in foster care that we have been working with since mid Nov. of last year. This little guy has really struggled and had some major changes since he started with us. School has been especially … Continue reading

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A simple story of how horses helped

This article is a short and to the point look at how work with horses helped one man find a path to healing. We offer individual, couples, family and small group work. Our sessions are tailored to address each client’s specific … Continue reading

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Is Grief the same as Depression?

This article talks about the possibility that “grief” will be included as one type of depression in a new version of the “Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders“. Though grief is a normal and natural reaction in many situations. … Continue reading

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What message do we send about “looking good”?

We have seen first hand how eating disorders can affect anyone. In our work with Center for Hope of the Sierras we have met women young and old, who have come together, from every walk of life, to battle for … Continue reading

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Medication is only part of the solution

As this article points out, medication alone is not an ideal solution for dealing with ADHD. When working with children and teens who are living with ADHD equine therapy addresses increasing focus, decreasing impulsivity and improving self-esteem. Whether leading, grooming, … Continue reading

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