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Nevada Equine Assisted Therapy One Trauma Momma’s Journey
My husband and I were foster parents for eight amazing kiddos before we ultimately adopted two beautiful boys. We met our sons at Austin’s House in June of 2017. Our first visit was only an hour long and we left on cloud 9… the oldest called my husband “daddy” within 11 mins of meeting and…
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So Wonderful to Hear About Success
We know that the work we do can make a difference, but it is so great to hear from someone who wants to share just how much the program has helped! We worked with this young man 10 years ago. His Grandmother just got in touch with us to let us know how well he…
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We Appreciate Your Support
It means so much to us to hear from our clients and their families…. The author Paul Coelho has said “I love you because the entire universe conspired to help me find you”. Our family feels this way about everything that led us to N.E.A.T. (Nevada Equine Assisted Therapy) almost three years ago. Now, all…
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Equine Therapy Reaches Across Generations
The work we do with horses offers so many benefits. Whether it is with children, teens, adults or seniors, horse can make a difference. In this Horse & Rider article, some of the benefits for seniors with dementia and Alzheimer’s, as well as for their caregivers is explored. We know that there are both physical…
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New Treatments Offer Hope
We love seeing that there are new options for people who are struggling with social, emotional, behavioral and mental health issues. In this moving article in the North Jersey Record, Cindy Schweich Handler shares some insights into what it is like for those living with depression and some of the research into new options for…
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Consider the Positives of ADHD
Most of the time we are dealing with the negative impact of ADHD. Lack of focus, impulsive behaviors and a myriad of social, emotional and behavioral issues accompany an ADHD diagnosis. This neurological disorder is challenging for the child/teen/adult with the issue, but also for all those who care for and interact with them. However,…
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Horses – A Powerful ADHD Intervention
There are many challenges when living with or caring for someone with ADHD. The impulsivity and lack of focus is an issue across environments. Parents, teachers and other caregivers do their best but the child/teen struggles and can end up feeling frustrated, overwhelmed and many times, sad and so different than others. Self-confidence and self-esteem…
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How Trauma Changes Us
We talk about the people who have died in shooting incidents. We talk about those who are killed while serving our country. We talk about those who lose everything in a massive wild fire. We talk about those who slip away due to addiction issues. These are all shattering events and we mourn those who…
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YOU Can Make a Difference!
We are so proud of our partnership with the For Kids Foundation! This allows YOU to help kids in teens through your TAX DEDUCTIBLE CONTRIBUTION to a N.E.A.T. Scholarship fund! Through work with horses, N.E.A.T. provides social, emotional and behavioral growth and learning, as well as mental health interventions for children, teens, adults and even…