Category Archives: Other challenges

We Offer The Love of Horses to All

Posted on May 5, 2017 by Laurie

This is a personal statement. When I first got into horses, it was truly one of the most wonderful moments of my life. Mystic was such a incredible gift and I spent just about every spare minute with her. I … Continue reading →

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Many Teens Are Struggling

Posted on April 24, 2017 by Laurie

Our world is full of challenges and stress! Teens today are often more aware and engaged in what is going on in the world. We may not be aware that they are watching us and noting when we are concerned … 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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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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Horses have so many wonderful gifts to share!

Posted on January 27, 2017 by Laurie

Whether you are young or old, horses have so much to offer! This wonderful news clip/article, describes a trial program/study that took place at UCDavis and focused on the role of horses in helping those living with dementia and/or Alzheimer. … Continue reading →

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The importance of mental health

Posted on October 25, 2016 by Laurie

We all know that if we are injured and in pain it is more difficult to focus on anything else. With physical issues, we often get sympathy and support that allows us to perhaps do less until we recover. Others … Continue reading →

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Shaming and blaming are not the answer!

Posted on September 28, 2016 by Laurie

We all know that if we had a physical health issue, those around us would be sympathetic and supportive. They would encourage us to seek help and, if they were close to us, would probably do all they could to … Continue reading →

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Preparing Schools to be a place of positive experiences for everyone

Posted on September 20, 2016 by Laurie

Our kids face so many daily challenges and for many school is no longer a place of learning, but a place they struggle to survive. Due to a lack of understand and resources they are left behind and find themselves … Continue reading →

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How early trauma changes the brain

Posted on September 9, 2016 by Laurie

NPR continues to explore how mental health issues are affecting our schools. The research shows that early trauma can have lifelong consequences. And we see it. Many of our clients are children and teens who are either in foster care … Continue reading →

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Television coverage for our new site!

Posted on September 8, 2016 by Laurie

Thank you so much to Terri Russell with KOLO TV channel 8 for coming out today to visit our new site!! Great interview and remember, our new location is only 10 min north of Carson and 20 min south of … Continue reading →

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