Category Archives: PTSD

Work with horses a powerful intervention

Posted on April 5, 2011 by Laurie

This article tells about a program in Alberta that is working with Vet’s dealing with PTSD. We provide individual, couples and family work – all of which may be appropriate for working through the issues of PTSD. Horses are incredible … Continue reading →

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Equine Therapy can help so many

Posted on April 4, 2011 by Laurie

This story tells about a program working with Veterans to cope with the emotional scars they have. Work with horses can be incredibly healing. We offer individual as well as small group work. We can work with couples and families … Continue reading →

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The physical effects of PTSD

Posted on April 4, 2011 by Laurie

This article is a little technical, but worth the read if you are interested in what is really going on with PTSD. Horses are a particularly powerful intervention for those dealing with PTSD. The chemical changes that take place in … Continue reading →

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How to help children dealing with PTSD

Posted on March 25, 2011 by Laurie

Often it is so hard to know what to do to help someone in emotional pain.  This article gives a few simple suggestions. PTSD actually causes chemical changes in the brain. The brain reverts to a more primitive way of … Continue reading →

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Are we doing our job to protect our children?

Posted on March 17, 2011 by Laurie

Bullying is not only stealing the joys of childhood, but creating lifelong problems, including PTSD. This is an informative article talks about the nuts & bolts of bullying and give tips for parents. Work with horses can be so helpful … Continue reading →

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Everyone in the family is affected when a child has a mental illness

Posted on March 12, 2011 by Laurie

It’s true, a life threatening physical illness can pull us all together, while a similarly life threatening mental illness can pull us all apart. This article provides advice on how to protect your other relationships while dealing with the mental … Continue reading →

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Understanding PTSD

Posted on March 8, 2011 by Laurie

There are many misconceptions about PTSD. It is important to have the facts. We must provide the care our returning service men and woman need and deserve! Work with horses can be a powerful intervention in the treatment of PTSD. … Continue reading →

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PTSD recovery tip of the month…

Posted on March 7, 2011 by Laurie

This article points out that taking action is one step closer to healing the pain of PTSD. Work with horses can be a great intervention in the process of dealing with PTSD. PTSD causes changes in the human brain the … Continue reading →

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Sad statistics that tell me we must do more!

Posted on March 6, 2011 by Laurie

These are very sad facts about our service men & woman and their families! We have to be sure that we have the services they need to heal from all they have endured. Work with horses can be an incredible … Continue reading →

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More on PTSD

Posted on March 3, 2011 by Laurie

This article talks about the many symptoms and how they can affect quality of life. Equine Therapy can be a powerful intervention for those dealing with PTSD. Horses have a wonderful ability to help us heal and lead us to … Continue reading →

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