Category Archives: OCD

How do I help my loved one with OCD?

Often it is tough to know what to do. This article offers a few simple tips on how to be supportive. The lure of working with horses can be very enticing. Often clients will slowly be able to set aside … Continue reading

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Everyone in the family is affected when a child has a mental illness

It’s true, a life threatening physical illness can pull us all together, while a similarly life threatening mental illness can pull us all apart. This article provides advice on how to protect your other relationships while dealing with the mental … Continue reading

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Symptoms of OCD in children

Recognizing the symptoms allows you to seek help. This is a pretty informative article. Equine Therapy can be a powerful component of a comprehensive treatment plan. As part of the team we can work on specific goal and objectives in a … Continue reading

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What is OCD?

This article gives a pretty good look at Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD). At the end of the piece they talk about spending time “desensitizing”. This would be the work we do! Horses hold an incredible allure. The lure of spending … Continue reading

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Ways to cope with OCD

There are many challenges when you are dealing with this condition. Here are some ideas shared by a woman who has been there. Work with horses can help. The lure of spending time with these amazing animals can often cause … Continue reading

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Help for parents dealing with teens struggling with OCD

The challenges do not go away as children with OCD get older. To the contrary, as hormones kick in and teens deal with adolescent pressures, things can get worse. Here is some helpful information. Seek help for your child if … Continue reading

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Understanding OCD

This is another good article that lays out the facts about OCD. Work with horses can help. Call us for a tour of the ranch, an introduction to the horses and to learn a bit more about our program.

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Phobia or OCD?

Both phobias and OCD can impact your life, but there are differences and this will effect how you address the issues. Work with horses can help in either situation. Call us and we will give you a tour of the … Continue reading

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Recognizing and dealing with OCD

OCD (obsessive compulsive disorder) is an anxiety disorder that manifests in compulsive & repetitive actions of behaviors, which can interfere with daily activities.This article provides good information about this mental illness and some starting point strategies for dealing with it. Equine Therapy … Continue reading

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Is there life with OCD?

http://www.nimh.nih.gov/health/publications/obsessive-compulsive-disorder-when-unwanted-thoughts-take-over/obsessive-compulsive-disorder-when-unwanted-thoughts-take-over.shtml Horses can help you work on the issues associated with OCD.  They will challenge you to look at new and innovative ways of thinking and responding to situations. If you or someone you know is living with this overwhelming … Continue reading

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