Ria Godoy

Stress is something many of us struggle with, and finding effective ways to manage it can be challenging. The COVID-19 pandemic has had a lasting impact on Americans, while ongoing external stressors that were already significant in previous years continue to pose challenges. These combined pressures are taking a serious toll on both mental and … Read more

A visit to Sedona, Arizona, offers stunning views and relaxing experiences. The red rocks change with each sunrise and sunset, creating beautiful sights in the American Southwest. This impressive landscape is perfect for adventure, escape, and quiet moments. Sedona is known for its beautiful scenery, healing, and spiritual growth. It’s famous for energy vortexes. Visitors … Read more

According to the American Institute of Stress, about 47% of U.S. workers say their job causes them high stress; and therapists are no exception. Many therapists and caregivers give so much of themselves that they slowly begin to run on empty. You might recognize this feeling: sitting with clients but struggling to stay emotionally present, … Read more

Some horses have a way of connecting without words. They hold space in a quiet, grounded way that helps people feel seen, even during the hardest moments. Here at Equine Guidance®, the horses we work with aren’t just gentle; they’re deeply intuitive. Our herd is made up of American Bashkir Curly Horses, a unique breed … Read more

Stress affects more than your thoughts. It shapes your body, your breath, and even how connected you feel in relationships. When the nervous system is overwhelmed, healing has to involve more than just talking. Equine therapy in Arizona offers something different; something rooted in natural rhythm, wide-open landscapes, and the honest feedback of horses. Along … Read more

Roughly 1 in 3 adults in the U.S. show signs of chronic stress, which can take a real toll on the nervous system. As a therapist, you’ve probably sat with clients who carry that stress or trauma in ways that go beyond words. Talk therapy can help people understand and process their experience, but for … Read more

Your body picks up on things before your mind does. If you’re a therapist, coach, or somatic practitioner, you’ve probably seen this with your clients. The nervous system responds to subtle cues, often outside of conscious awareness. Chronic stress, trauma, or emotional overload can make it hard for someone to feel safe or calm, even … Read more

Your work likely centers around helping people heal, may it be through talk therapy, somatic work, or coaching. But sometimes, despite all the skills you’ve built, something still feels missing. Clients may understand their trauma but struggle to feel safe in their bodies. They may talk through old patterns without sensing real change. Therapy horse … Read more

Your nervous system has a big impact on how you move through the world. How you handle stress, how you connect with others, and how safe you feel in your own body. But after trauma or chronic stress, the nervous system can get stuck in patterns like fight, flight, or freeze. Talk therapy can be … Read more

The EAGALA model is one of the most well-known certification paths for equine-assisted psychotherapy. It offers a structured approach using a licensed therapist, an equine specialist, and a horse working together as a team. But before getting an EAGALA certification, it’s important to understand not only what it involves, but how it compares to other … Read more