Anxiety is hands down one of the top most uncomfortable and frustrating emotional experiences there is. It hijacks your brain and body against your will, and even when logic, reasonable thinking, and reality make sense… Anxiety still shows up and grabs the keys. If...
Parenting a teen is not for the faint of heart. It can be the hardest thing you will ever do! Why? What is it about teens that make it so hard to stay connected, be on the same page, and get them to LISTEN?? Teens are in a unique phase of life. Biologically, their...
Parenting a teen who is struggling can be devastating. Watching them suffer, hurt themselves, sabotage, withdrawal… It’s heartbreaking and something that brings out anxiety in parents in ways that nothing else can. It also brings up the scary idea that maybe it’s your...
Equine Therapy is a weird idea, right? Therapy with… Horses? You mean, the animals that we ride, race or jump? How can they help me with my relationships with my family, kids, partner, or myself? Horses are prey animals. They are designed to sense the tiniest things...
Equine Therapy is often a part of treatment at residential facilities. It’s been used to help people seeking recovery from compulsive behaviors with food, drugs, substances, and self-harm. This is because horses offer something special and important to those...
Trauma is a complex and overwhelming experience that we can’t seem to “get over.” It affects our relationships, our sense of self, and our peace of mind. It makes it hard to see the world as a safe place, to trust others, and especially, to trust ourselves to be OK,...
