Category: ODD

How does Equine Therapy Work?

Oct 29, 2019

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Laurie

in Addiction, ADHD, Anxiety Disorders, Asperger’s, Autism, Bipolar, Children’s issues, Depression, Eating Disorders, FAS, Grief, Mental Health, Mental Illness, OCD, ODD, Other challenges, Other programs, PTSD, Reactive Attachment Disorder, Schizophrenia, Seniors Program, Sensory processing issues, Team Building, Teens, Trauma

I have not posted a blog in so long! We were very involved in making our First Annual Really N.E.A.T. Benefit Concert a success, and I really let sharing information with you all slide! My apologies. Today I want to take a look at one of the most asked questions we face – How does…
The Growing Support for Equine Assisted Therapy

Mar 24, 2019

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Laurie

in Addiction, ADHD, Anxiety Disorders, Asperger’s, Autism, Bipolar, Children’s issues, Depression, Eating Disorders, FAS, Grief, Mental Health, OCD, ODD, Other challenges, PTSD, Reactive Attachment Disorder, Schizophrenia, Seniors Program, Sensory processing issues, Teens, Trauma

Of course we see it in the work we do. We see that children, teens and even adults can experience learning, growth and change through work with horses. They become less impulsive. They become less self-conscious. They become less anxious. They become more confident. They become more focused. They become more empathetic. They become more…
When We Know Better, We Do Better

Feb 15, 2019

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Laurie

in Addiction, ADHD, Anxiety Disorders, Children’s issues, Depression, Mental Health, ODD, Other challenges, PTSD, Reactive Attachment Disorder, Teens, Trauma

There is a growing body of knowledge about the long-term, life changing impact of early childhood trauma. In this post on the Institute for Attachment and Child Development website they take a look at how “Early trauma negatively impacts the brain and neurobiology during critical periods of development”. Dr. Bessel van der Kolk, developed the…
The Importance of Doing Less

Feb 6, 2019

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Laurie

in ADHD, Anxiety Disorders, Asperger’s, Children’s issues, Depression, In my opinion, Mental Health, OCD, ODD, Other challenges, PTSD, Teens

I was thinking about this all night and was eager to get this written this morning. Often we race through our days, herding our children from one activity/event to another. Sports, music lessons, amusement parks and so much more. And of course there is always heavy emphasis on doing well in school. Sadly, our kids…
ADHD…Why Horses?

Feb 4, 2019

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Laurie

in ADHD, Anxiety Disorders, Children’s issues, Depression, Mental Health, OCD, ODD, PTSD, Teens

Kids and teens with ADHD can struggle in so many areas. They often need constant supervision to accomplish the simplest daily tasks. They are disorganized and struggle to remember what they are supposed to do next. They lack focus and can be impulsive. And sadly, their peers and adults can lose patience with them, leading…
How Work With Horses Helps Those With ADHD

Jan 28, 2019

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Laurie

in Addiction, ADHD, Anxiety Disorders, Asperger’s, Children’s issues, Depression, Mental Health, OCD, ODD, PTSD, Teens

Our kids can struggle. They have a hard time in school. They have a hard time at home and they have a hard time with relationships. We have to keep after them to get even simple daily tasks done. They feel overwhelmed. We feel overwhelmed. Everyone can lose unless we come up with strategies that…
Why Teens Benefit From Work With Horses

Jan 23, 2019

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Laurie

in Addiction, ADHD, Anxiety Disorders, Bipolar, Depression, Eating Disorders, Grief, Mental Health, OCD, ODD, PTSD, Schizophrenia, Teens

Teens can struggle with so much. On one hand, they may crave the comfort and safety they felt when they were younger, but on the other hand, they are genetically programed to pull away and to become their own person. This can lead to all kinds of challenges. If we add to this any kind…
Why Kids Do What They Do

Jan 18, 2019

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Laurie

in ADHD, Anxiety Disorders, Asperger’s, Autism, Bipolar, Children’s issues, Depression, Mental Health, ODD, PTSD, Reactive Attachment Disorder, Teens

Oh my goodness, we have all worked with a child who just seems to react to everything in a negative way. They fight with siblings and are rude and resistant to caregivers, teachers and other adults. They frustrate us and become even more obstinate when we get angry. But hold on. The truth is, something…
The Benefits Are Undeniable

Nov 25, 2018

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Laurie

in ADHD, Anxiety Disorders, Asperger’s, Autism, Children’s issues, Depression, FAS, Mental Health, OCD, ODD, Other challenges, Teens

Though our program is not a traditional ‘Therapeutic Riding’ program working with people with physical and cognitive challenges, and utilizing ‘side walkers’ and ‘horse handlers,’ we do work with many children, teens and even adults on the autism spectrum. This is a wonderful article, from the University of Colorado, Anschutz Medical Campus, on their study…
Happy Holidays (Not Always)

Nov 21, 2018

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Laurie

in ADHD, Anxiety Disorders, Children’s issues, Depression, FAS, Mental Health, OCD, ODD, PTSD, Trauma

Living with ‘special needs’ children and teens offers daily challenges but, after time, you figure out what you have to do to make things work. Who cares if they have hotdogs for breakfast, always wears a blue shirt or can’t sit at the table for more than about 5 min.? You have figured out how…