Category Archives: PTSD

10th Leading Cause of Death in the US

Posted on October 24, 2017 by Laurie

Suicide. It is a heartbreaking statistic. Men, women, teens and children are taking their lives at an alarming rate. Our family, our friends, our neighbors, our coworkers and people we pass on the street. And it is happening all across … Continue reading →

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A Combination of Mental Health Issues

Posted on October 15, 2017 by Laurie

For many people, it is not just one mental health issue they are dealing with. The issues can ‘tag team’ you till you feel just completely overwhelmed. In this Forbes piece by author Amulya Malladi, she shares her experience of … Continue reading →

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Family, Friends, Neighbors and Co-Workers

Posted on October 10, 2017 by Laurie

The evidence is in and we are NOT doing a good job! Today is World Mental Health Day and according to Fortune, the statistics show that most adults struggling with mental health issues are not receiving the support they need. … Continue reading →

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There Are Many Options For Dealing With Anxiety

Posted on October 8, 2017 by Laurie

Everyone is different. Some deal with setbacks and challenges, brushing it off and moving on. Other people need to rebound and still others may get stuck in a place of pain and fear. For some a good friend to talk … Continue reading →

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How Do We Deal With These Troubling Times?

Posted on October 3, 2017 by Laurie

On a good day life has its challenges. We run late, we end up in traffic, we forget to do something we needed to, we get home to discover that the dog chewed up a shoe, we can’t get excited … Continue reading →

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Horses Helping People Heal

Posted on September 11, 2017 by Laurie

We KNOW that work with horses can help people heal, because we SEE IT every day with the clients we work with, but it is so encouraging to hear about other programs that are partnering with horses to help others. … Continue reading →

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ADHD Can Be Very Complicated

Posted on September 4, 2017 by Laurie

More and more we are learning that ADHD can have a variety of causes and influences. From genetics to diet, exposure to trauma and now, more information regarding sleep deficiencies, so many things can affect those struggling with ADHD (read … Continue reading →

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Life Experiences and PTSD

Posted on August 28, 2017 by Laurie

Watching the news this morning is heartbreaking. We see families hunkered down and hoping that they survive. We see families dragging themselves through waist high water, trying to find someplace dry. We see families in shelters, wondering if friends and … Continue reading →

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When Children Fail to Cope

Posted on August 23, 2017 by Laurie

Most kids experience some resistance/anxiety to new situations. We are not surprised when on the first day of school to see kids crying and clinging as parents dolefully walk away from them. But, in a short time, most kids adjust. … Continue reading →

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Environmental Factors that Keep People From Healing

Posted on August 22, 2017 by Laurie

I have to admit, one of the hardest things about the work we do, is the awareness that sometimes, no matter how much we care and how well a client does in our program, they will continue to have serious … Continue reading →

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