Category Archives: OCD

Sometimes We Just Want to Know How to Help

Posted on May 29, 2018 by Laurie

When friends and loved ones are struggling with anxiety we are often at a loss as to what we can do to help. We want to be there for them, but my fear that we will say or do the … Continue reading →

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When it is NOT Just ‘Shyness’

Posted on May 22, 2018 by Laurie

Most of us have experienced moments of ‘shyness’ or times when we have felt challenged by a social situation. Maybe it’s a party where you don’t know many people or perhaps we are required to give an oral presentation. There … Continue reading →

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Maybe it IS All in Your Head! The Neurobiologicals of ADHD

Posted on May 8, 2018 by Laurie

For years there has been lots of discussion about the ’causes’ of ADHD. Some believe that it is poor diet or other environmental exposures. Perhaps poor parenting. Maybe it is just ‘boys being boys’ (though, of course this doesn’t account … Continue reading →

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How Clients Learn Resiliency Through Work With Horses

Posted on May 5, 2018 by Laurie

Not surprisingly, I could give you a long list of the things people can learn through work with horses, but today I want to share with you some thoughts on ‘resiliency’. In this article by Understood for learning & attention … Continue reading →

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ADHD is a Family Issue

Posted on April 29, 2018 by Laurie

When a member of a family is struggling with something, it often the case that the entire family struggles. Things can be challenging for the person who has ADHD, but the family is also required to make all kinds of … Continue reading →

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How Horses Help with Mental Health Issues

Posted on April 26, 2018 by Laurie

Slowly but surely, all across the world, more and more people are coming to understand the unique way that work with horses can help those struggling with social, emotional, behavioral and mental health issues, find a path to healing and … Continue reading →

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What You do Does Make a Difference

Posted on February 26, 2018 by Laurie

As parents we struggle. We often feel stretched beyond our abilities. We have so many demands on us and though we try to do the right thing, but so often feel that it is just not enough, especially when we … Continue reading →

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A Very Interesting Look at ADHD

Posted on February 9, 2018 by Laurie

I think most of us would say we are familiar with what ADHD is. We probably picture a little boy running wild, unable to sit still, disrupting a classroom and just plain tearing things up.  I would also guess that … Continue reading →

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When You Are Feeling Anxious

Posted on February 6, 2018 by Laurie

A big test. Talking with the boss about a raise. The first day at school. Moving to a new place. There are many legitimate reasons for feeling ‘anxious’. But sometimes anxiety becomes more than just the day-to-day concerns and start … Continue reading →

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Which Came First The Cell Phone or Feeling Isolated?

Posted on February 5, 2018 by Laurie

Most of us have seen and experienced children, teens and even adults who are so attached their technology that the rest of their lives are diminished. It is alarming when entire families sitting at the table together are all engaged … Continue reading →

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