Therapy with horses? What do you mean? A simple explanation of the field of Equine Assisted Services based on the most current research and terminology.
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Tailwinds Therapy Manifesto
Tailwinds Therapy Manifesto
Why I Joined Natural Lifemanship.
I am excited to be continuing to grow and learn in the field of Equine Assisted Services through adding Natural Lifemanship to my training. At Tailwinds Therapy, we believe in growth without limits and that there is always more to know. I am excited to continue my education in this field and to begin integrating the neuroscience behind healing trauma into the work with the horses to help support our clients further. Stay tuned for more updates in this journey!
Anxiety: How Tailwinds Therapy Can Help.
Our services offer traditional therapy in office or online, or you can step outside the office and work with horses as part of your treatment. Interacting with horses provides a hands-on experience where you can put your skills to practice even as soon as your first session. Our specially-trained mental health professional and equine specialist will be there to support you as you find new ways to understand the causes of your anxiety and as you learn healthy ways to manage it.
Youth at Risk: How Equine Assisted Psychotherapy Can Help.
Equine Assisted Psychotherapy is an Animal Assisted Therapy that involves working with horses. This offers a hands-on experience for youth to build healthy relationships, improve social and communication skills, gain insight about the impact of their behaviors, and to learn how to regulate during times of stress and frustration.
The Best Thing You Can Do Today
Some days we are on fire. I mean, I'm talking about the days where you wake up and your coffee just tastes extra perfect and the sun is shining (or it's peacefully raining-- I love a good rainy morning!) and you just KNOW you are going to own. the. day. But most days don't go… Continue reading The Best Thing You Can Do Today
5 Simple Ways to Reduce Your Anxiety During the COVID-19 Outbreak
Learn 5 simple ways you can reduce your anxiety surrounding the COVID-19 outbreak.
In-Network Vs. Out-Of-Network Insurance for Therapy Services: What is the difference?
Working up the courage to call a therapist to schedule an appointment can be an overwhelming task. The last thing you need when you finally work up the courage to call is to find yourself lost in a series of questions about insurance benefits and coverage. Even as a provider myself, I still get confused sometimes about what my insurance will or will not cover with my own plan, so I am here to try to break it down for you to understand.
Sometimes Things Get Worse Before They Get Better: A common hurdle in the therapy process.
While it is true that many people start feeling better as soon as they make contact with a therapist, it's a common misconception in therapy that once you start actually working through your issues that you will keep feeling better and better every time you attend a session.
Why Equine Assisted Psychotherapy (EAP) might help you more than traditional therapy.
"I'm tired of talking about it." I can't count the number of times I've heard clients utter these words with a sense of frustration, defeat, and exhaustion. While there can be benefits to reprocessing our feelings as we retell our stories in therapy, for some it just doesn't work. Some are too guarded to trust… Continue reading Why Equine Assisted Psychotherapy (EAP) might help you more than traditional therapy.