Category Archives: Other challenges

Equine Therapy offers so many incredible opportunities for growth and healing

Here is a great piece on another aspect of the incredible healing work that can be accomplished when horses are involved! We work with children as young as 4, teens, adults, seniors, siblings, couples, families and small groups. From understanding horse … Continue reading

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Stressed? Who me?

The fact is, most of, oh come on, ALL of us, have plenty of stress in our lives. Whether we admit it or not, life can be pretty stressful. Some of us deal with it better than others, while some … 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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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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This Equine Therapy Program helps woman heal

Horses offer such an incredible opportunity for growth and healing! This Texas based program works with woman who have been in abusive relationships. If you or someone you know is living in an abusive relationship – seek help! In our … Continue reading

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Understanding Fetal Alcohol Syndrome (FAS)

This article is a pretty easy read and gives a basic description of Fetal Alcohol Syndrome (FAS). Many of the clients we work with come from troubling backgrounds that may include exposure to drugs and alcohol while in the womb. … Continue reading

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Thought provoking article on one aspect of Equine Therapy

There are so many ways that horses can help us heal. In this interesting article, Claire Dorotik, LMFT, addresses how horses can be helpful in work with those who have been victimized. Horses cut to the heart of what is … Continue reading

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Another Equine Therapy Program shares the benefits

This was a great piece by a program in TN that is providing Equine Therapy. The lessons they have identified are just some of the things that we can address in our work with horses. Our clients each have specific … Continue reading

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Understanding the difference between ADD and ADHD

Lots of kids are diagnosed with these issues, but lots of people don’t understand the differences. This quick article gives some guidance and helps clarify the things. Though each clients goals are specific to them, when working with kids/teens/adults with … Continue reading

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