Category Archives: Teens

Frightening Increase in Teen Suicide

Posted on May 17, 2018 by Laurie

The numbers are sad and scary. CBS reports on a new study showing that “Suicide is now the third leading cause of death among American adolescents”.  The study, published in the journal Pediatrics, found that the number of kids and teens … 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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ADHD not Always What it Seems

Posted on May 4, 2018 by Laurie

We see them all the time. Those kiddos who just can’t sit still. They are up and bouncing around. They are usually ‘off task’ and can be dangerously impulsive. We may quickly label them as struggling with ADHD, but there … Continue reading →

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Depression is NOT a ‘One Size Fits All’ Scenario

Posted on May 1, 2018 by Laurie

Depression is ‘an often-crippling disease that affects nearly 15 percent of adults worldwide’ (according to the World Health Organization). When we or someone we know struggles with ‘Depression’ we are hoping that there is a simple solution for feeling better. … Continue reading →

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ADHD is a Family Issue

Posted on April 29, 2018 by Laurie

When a member of a family is struggling with something, it often the case that the entire family struggles. Things can be challenging for the person who has ADHD, but the family is also required to make all kinds of … Continue reading →

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How Horses Help with Mental Health Issues

Posted on April 26, 2018 by Laurie

Slowly but surely, all across the world, more and more people are coming to understand the unique way that work with horses can help those struggling with social, emotional, behavioral and mental health issues, find a path to healing and … Continue reading →

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New PTSD Study Highlights Potential Benefits of Certain Therapies

Posted on April 22, 2018 by Laurie

We are always looking for research that supports the long term benefits of given therapeutic interventions. In this study, reported in ScienceDaily, it is reported “Both civilians and military veterans with post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) reap long-term benefits from psychotherapies … Continue reading →

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Anxiety and Friendship

Posted on April 8, 2018 by Laurie

Anxiety can cascade into so many different areas of someone’s life. Yes, people may feel anxious about all kinds of things and this anxiety may keep them from doing things, even things that they may enjoy. But it can be … Continue reading →

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What Lies Ahead for Those on the Spectrum

Posted on April 2, 2018 by Laurie

It is a wonderful thing that we now have so many great interventions for kids on the spectrum. We have learned a lot and now at a very early age, kids on the autism spectrum are receiving lots of services … Continue reading →

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