Category Archives: Teens

Military families under stress

Not surprisingly, a new study shows that children of military service men and women are under stress and often suffer from depression. Our service families deserve our gratitude and the best care we can offer. We offer individual and small … Continue reading

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Parenting an ADHD child can be challenging…

This article provides tips for parenting at all ages. Helpful stuff. Though our goals are always client specific, in our work with children and teens dealing with ADHD we often start with increasing focus and decreasing impulsive behaviors, both necessary … Continue reading

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Teen Suicide is a very real issue

This article shares one families story and provides a list of things to watch for and how to address concerns. If you suspect your child is in danger – seek help! Horses have an amazing ability to help us heal … Continue reading

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Typical Teen or Oppositional Defiant Disorder?

We have all dealt with teens that are cranky and resistant to anything an adult asks of them. However, Oppositional Defiant Disorder (ODD) is different. This article outlines the differences in a very clear cut and helpful manner. Equine Therapy … Continue reading

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PDD NOS, What the heck is that?

The way we define autism is that it is a spectrum disorder (ASD). PDD NOS (Pervasive Developmental Disorder – Not Otherwise Specified) indicates that someone has some mild autism like symptoms, but the they don’t have enough or that they … Continue reading

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It is so important that we stay connected to our teenage girls

This article talks about how staying involved in your daughter’s life can help her avoid developing and eating disorder and offers when this is most important and ways to make it happen. In our work with teens, whether individually or … Continue reading

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I posted this up yesterday, but as a follow up…

The idea that by having a specific diagnostic code there will be more awareness and the ability to obtain funding for “children wander or unexpectedly run away” makes sense to me. This article talks about ‘Autism Speaks’ support for this … Continue reading

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Are we doing our job to protect our children?

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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