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Is Equine Therapy Right for You? Discovering the Path to Healing

Healing is a very personal journey with no one-size-fits-all solution. It’s about discovering what speaks to your soul and leads you to inner calm. If

The Secrets to Effective Equine Therapy: How You Should Prepare

Equine therapy has gained popularity as a transformative approach to recovery and personal development. The deep bond between humans and horses provides distinct therapeutic benefits.

Finding Strength in the Saddle: Equine Therapy for Mental Health

Finding refuge in a world full of anxiety and uncertainty can be difficult. Yet, Nature, on the other hand, often serves as a shelter for

Uncovering the Benefits of Equine-Assisted Counseling

Finding comfort and calm in the midst of modern life can be a challenging task. Plenty of individuals struggle with stress, anxiety, trauma, and other

Why You Should Consider Equine Therapy for Your Well-Being

We often crave a more intimate relationship with nature and a better knowledge of our inner selves in our hectic, technology-driven environment. So when traditional

Riding to Recovery: How Horses Provide Emotional Healing and Support

Horses go beyond their traditional roles as gentle companions and talented athletes in the tranquil realm of equine therapy. They collaborate on the healing process

The Benefits of Equine Therapy: How Equine Therapy Can Help You Overcome Trauma

Trauma is a common experience that can have life-long implications for individuals. Those who have experienced traumatic events often struggle to cope with the emotional

Animal Therapy And What You Need To Know

Animal therapy is a therapeutic intervention that involves the use of animals, such as dogs, horses, or cats, to help people with physical, mental, emotional,

Featured Article on Isabelle Shook in the Greenwich Free Press: Stressed Out? Therapist Isabelle Shook, LPC, Shares Three Techniques for Self-Compassion

Isabelle Shook, LPC, offers compassionate, holistic psychotherapy for adults, teens, and couples on a video, HIPPA-compliant platform. Available in Arizona and Connecticut!

Somatic Experiencing®, NARM, and Equine Guidance® = Personal Mastery

How do they blend together for the perfect outcome? This is my commitment to you! To set the stage for this conversation, I have studied

Dr. Peter Levine & His Workshop Participants Visit Equine Guidance®

We had an unforgettable day with our Somatic Experiencing® International and Ergos Institute of Somatic Education group!⁠ We embraced each other, the work, and of

My Visit with Linda Kohanov, Eponaquest Worldwide!

I’m so happy to share my time with my friend Linda Kohanov, Eponaquest Worldwide, in Amado, Arizona! Linda & her husband Steve Roach, who is

Grief and Your Journey

Grief comes in all shapes and sizes – from traumatic losses to a feeling of loss due to changes that we have no control over. Grief and loss should never be minimized or discounted. And bear in mind that grief can be transformed and transcended, but the “work” to heal and move through it must be gentle, intentional, and honoring your heart and the feelings that come with this journey.

Somatic Experiencing® and the Magic of Titration

Through their millions of mirror neurons, the horses reflect what sits in your neurobiology, thoughts, intentions, anxiety, joy, and fears too. You often don’t know what you don’t know, no matter how old, experienced, or successful you are or have been. Titration allows you to move through this journey thoroughly and thoughtfully. If you hurry, you leave behind debris that you have to go back to clean and discharge.