Category Archives: Reactive Attachment Disorder

How Horses Can Become Part of YOUR Team

Posted on September 14, 2018 by Laurie

Nevada Equine Assisted Therapy (N.E.A.T.) offers a unique approach to social, emotional and behavioral growth and learning as well as Psychosocial Rehabilitation (PSR), a mental health intervention. We work with individuals as young as four years old, teens, adults, seniors … Continue reading →

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Trauma Has Long Term Consequences

Posted on September 4, 2018 by Laurie

It is impressive to see more and more research being done, and information coming out, about how devastating early trauma can be. It is often said that when we know better, we can do better and this is especially true … Continue reading →

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What is Equine ‘Therapy’?

Posted on August 22, 2018 by Laurie

Anyone who has spent time around horses can probably tell you about how being with horses made them feel and there is no denying that for many horses appear ‘magical’. In most communities there are many opportunities to interact with … Continue reading →

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The Story of the Benefits of Equine Therapy Continues…

Posted on August 21, 2018 by Laurie

We know that work with horses can be life changing. We see it everyday as we work with our clients. They are calmer, more focused, less anxious and more confident. They take time to consider the choices they make and … Continue reading →

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We Know What We Do Makes a Difference!

Posted on July 12, 2018 by Laurie

As this CNN report shows, there is a lot of anecdotal evidence to support the effectiveness of Equine Therapy, but for many reasons, there continues to be limited ‘research’ that establish Equine Therapy as a quality, proven intervention for those … Continue reading →

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When You Are Dealing With More Than Just ADHD

Posted on June 4, 2018 by Laurie

When dealing with children/teens with ADHD it never seems ‘simple’ and research is showing that, in many cases it’s because there is more going on. This NEWS Medical Life Sciences article, Hardik Patel, M.Pharm takes a look at some of … Continue reading →

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What Can I do Now to Help My Child/Teen Prepare For School in the Fall

Posted on May 31, 2018 by Laurie

During the school year life can get very hectic and we watch our kiddos struggle to get through each day. We lament that there is not more time to slow down and see what we can do to help them. … Continue reading →

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We Need to Offer More Support

Posted on May 18, 2018 by Laurie

I don’t know if it is true or not, but it certainly seems to me that we are all experiencing more difficult and traumatic incidents in our lives. These are difficult times. In my own experience, my father died when … Continue reading →

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Maybe it IS All in Your Head! The Neurobiologicals of ADHD

Posted on May 8, 2018 by Laurie

For years there has been lots of discussion about the ’causes’ of ADHD. Some believe that it is poor diet or other environmental exposures. Perhaps poor parenting. Maybe it is just ‘boys being boys’ (though, of course this doesn’t account … Continue reading →

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How Clients Learn Resiliency Through Work With Horses

Posted on May 5, 2018 by Laurie

Not surprisingly, I could give you a long list of the things people can learn through work with horses, but today I want to share with you some thoughts on ‘resiliency’. In this article by Understood for learning & attention … Continue reading →

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