Category Archives: PTSD

The decision to medicate is an individual one

Posted on February 22, 2012 by Laurie

In our work with families dealing with ADHD, there is often uncertainty about whether to utilize medication to address some of the symptoms. This article shares one mother’s decision and how she reached it. Always, whether to medicate or not, … Continue reading →

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Another great program for Veterans

Posted on February 7, 2012 by Laurie

Our men and woman in the service have given so much for us. The least we can do is support them when they return. This may mean providing the emotional support to heal from the trauma they faced on our … Continue reading →

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Wow! Great work being done in Great Britain for those dealing with PTSD

Posted on January 25, 2012 by Laurie

Wanted to share this wonderful video clip about a program that is helping veterans who are dealing with PTSD. Horses offer an incredible opportunity for healing, growth and learning.  We work with many clients, children, teens and adults, who have … Continue reading →

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This Equine Therapy Program helps woman heal

Posted on January 19, 2012 by Laurie

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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Equine Therapy in the treatment of PTSD

Posted on January 10, 2012 by Laurie

This is a great program out of Clovis, California, that is help veterans deal with PTSD (Post Traumatic Stress Disorder). Horses offer an incredible opportunity for healing. Whether you or someone you know has experienced trauma that has left them … Continue reading →

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Thought provoking article on one aspect of Equine Therapy

Posted on December 15, 2011 by Laurie

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

Posted on December 14, 2011 by Laurie

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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Some of the ways that Equine Therapy can help

Posted on December 5, 2011 by Laurie

There are so many way that horses can help us learn, grow, develop and heal. This is a nice article by a licensed clinician that addresses just a few ways that horses can help, especially in this busy and often … Continue reading →

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Interesting study relating to Foster Children and prescription drugs

Posted on December 2, 2011 by Laurie

This story on NPR is showing up in several other news outlets as well.  I would like to make a couple of observations.  Be sure to read the entire article because it goes on to state: “Psychotropic drugs have proven … Continue reading →

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Horses can help to heal in so many ways

Posted on October 21, 2011 by Laurie

This was a very interesting article about work with horses and how it can help people living with mood disorders. Horses offer so many opportunities to challenge and delight us. Discovering each horses unique personality, their playfulness, stubbornness, laziness, all … Continue reading →

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