Category Archives: PTSD

Technology may be coming to the rescue!

As we struggle to help our children, teens and even ourselves cope, wouldn’t it be wonderful if we had some type of ‘early warning system’ that would let us know that our child/teen (or ourselves) we were starting to lose … Continue reading

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Wonderful, Powerful and Brave talk about alcoholism

Elizabeth Vargas seemed to have it all, but she was hiding a dark secret that was slowly taking her down. She found the courage to face her addiction and has bravely shared this with the world. We commend her courage. … Continue reading

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A closer look at mental illness

In this moving article, written by Psychiatrist Christine Montross, we see how one person’s reality can be very different from what the rest of us experience. Dr. Montross talks about how fragile the human mind is and how easy it is … Continue reading

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Kids, Suicide and Guns

I’m not going to get up on a soapbox and start talking ‘anti-gun,’ but I do think that this study that point out that “suicide is the No. 3 cause of death for children and youths aged 10 to 24” … Continue reading

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The Painful Secret

Reading article, which tells the story about Marli Brown, a woman who suffered from extreme mental health issues for over 20 years before seeking help breaks my heart. She worked very hard to hide her pain, suffering in silence as she … Continue reading

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Equine Therapy is helping so many people!

Here is another article talking about how powerful work with horses can be in healing our lives! We work with children as young as 4, teens, adults and even seniors. Our sessions are all about the client’s specific goals and … Continue reading

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Anxiety and Uncertainty as a Plus

Look, life is full of things that are challenging. Without challenges we would not grow or develop strength or depth of character. It’s really a matter of how you view and deal with challenges that will make or break you. … Continue reading

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The benefits of Equine Therapy are being recoginized!

It’s always good to see an article that supports the work we do! We work with children as young as four, teens, adults and seniors. Our sessions are one-on-one with the client, a Certified Thereputic Equine Instructor and a horse. … Continue reading

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PTSD not just about soldiers and abuse victims

Almost every one of us, in our lifetime, will experience some type of trauma. From the unexpected loss of a loved one to an auto accident, we deal with traumatic events. Many people are able to deal with these events … Continue reading

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Children and stress

If you don’t have kids in your life these days, it may surprise you to hear that many children today are feeling pretty stressed out. The demands made on kids today are very different than what was expected of us … Continue reading

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