Category Archives: PTSD

Tip of the week 1/21/13

Posted on January 22, 2013 by Laurie

We have discovered a couple of great little books written by David Niven, Ph.d. entitled “The 100 simple secrets of Happy People” and “The 100 simple secrets of Happy Families”. The most interesting thing about these “secrets” is that they are all based on … Continue reading →

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Tip of the week 1/7/13

Posted on January 8, 2013 by Laurie

I confess, I took a vacation, but it’s time to get back on track! We have discovered a couple of great little books written by David Niven, Ph.d. entitled “The 100 simple secrets of Happy People” and “The 100 simple secrets of Happy … Continue reading →

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Tip of the Week 10/29/12

Posted on October 29, 2012 by Laurie

We have discovered a couple of great little books written by David Niven, Ph.d. entitled “The 100 simple secrets of Happy People” and “The 100 simple secrets of Happy Families”. The most interesting thing about these “secrets” is that they are all based on … Continue reading →

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Just some recent photos

Posted on October 29, 2012 by Laurie

I have had the opportunity to shoot some great photos this past week and just wanted to share some of them! This is Cody and Kody doing a Halloween ride, collecting some candy and little toys from pumpkin buckets. Then … Continue reading →

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The far reaching consequences of child abuse

Posted on August 2, 2012 by Laurie

Interesting new research shows that children who suffer or even witness abuse, are more likely to suffer from depression and are at a greater risk of chemical addiction later in life. This knowledge allows us to take steps to counteract this potential situation. … Continue reading →

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Horses can help in so many ways

Posted on June 18, 2012 by Laurie

The HALO program is another example of horses helping people deal with difficult situations. I can really relate to this story. My dad died when I was very young and know first hand how that changes your life experiences. It’s … Continue reading →

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A nice success story for a young lady who worked with horses

Posted on June 18, 2012 by Laurie

What a nice article about a young woman who overcame some challenges in her teen years through work with horses and is now interested in giving back. Kids and teens face so many challenges in life. Often they need help sorting … Continue reading →

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Wonderful news coverage for an Equine Therapy program in Tx

Posted on June 17, 2012 by Laurie

I’m always thrilled to see a news clip about another program partnering with horses to help  people.  This piece actually includes a really nice video clip too! This program sounds like it addresses a lot of the same kinds of issues … Continue reading →

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Dealing with Depression

Posted on June 12, 2012 by Laurie

Saw this interesting article talking about how children living with (or through) a divorce can experience depression. The process of divorce can be so painful for everyone involved. Often the adults are so wrapped up in their own sadness, anger, frustration … Continue reading →

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Some great Equine Therapy Programs in Florida

Posted on June 3, 2012 by Laurie

The benefits of working with horses are being experienced all over the world! This magazine article talks about a couple of programs located in Florida. In our program we see phenomenal change, growth and learning take place whether we are building relationships on … Continue reading →

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