Category Archives: Seniors Program

When ‘Worry’ is Something to Worry About

Posted on January 21, 2018 by Laurie

Come on! We all worry at times. Am I going to be late? Did I remember to lock the back door? Am I going to run out of gas? Are the kids ok? How did I do on the test? … Continue reading →

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Senior’s Program

Posted on January 20, 2018 by Laurie

The number of ‘elderly’ in our population is growing rapidly. With increasing health care technology, the average life expectancy has steadily climbed to nearly 79 years of age. This brings many important issues into play. How do we support this … Continue reading →

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Equine Therapy Programs Struggle

Posted on January 12, 2018 by Laurie

It is a sad day when we learn that another Equine Therapy Program will be closing their doors. Wisconsin’s CHAP program has reached the sad conclusion that they can not continue to provide services. We know the struggles of implementing … Continue reading →

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How Lack of Sleep Impacts Mental Health

Posted on January 6, 2018 by Laurie

We all know that we can become irritable and don’t function as well if we do not get enough sleep. But for some people dealing with chronic sleep issues, it is much more serious. It may be that they struggle … Continue reading →

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What is Psychosocial Rehabilitation???

Posted on November 21, 2017 by Laurie

Through work with horses, Nevada Equine Assisted Therapy provides social, emotional and behavioral growth and learning as well as a mental health intervention called Psychosocial Rehabilitation (PSR), but what the heck is that?! I found this really good explanation and … Continue reading →

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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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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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