Mar 303 minStaying "Relationship First" in Isolation A foster or adopted child may VERY well be wondering "what does this mean for me?" Speak directly to that.
Mar 122 minActivities for Littles at the BarnThere is evidence to suggest that starting programming as young as possible is beneficial to address adverse childhood events.
Jan 134 min3 Common Mistakes Nonprofit Startups MakeUnless you surround yourself with the right people, understand it is a business and promote with confidence, it is likely to remain a dream.
Jan 53 minWhy We Don't Pray for ThemI have had several child mentors ask over the years, Can I pray for the child I mentor. My answer is yes, but not here at the barn.
Dec 15, 20193 minTrauma Informed Holiday ActivitiesIt's not about the things for these kids. It's that you value them, ask them, get creative with them, become part of their journey.
Nov 5, 20192 minRemovedChildren in foster care most often have been removed not just from a home but from the only parents they know
Sep 16, 20194 minDealing With "That Kid"Because of Brandon’s trauma, he is prone to becoming triggered. Social and learning environments create extra pressure
Jul 27, 20192 min3 Ways to Build Self-Esteem at the BarnWhy would you make healthy choices if you thought you didn't matter? Many children surviving with trauma have low or no self-worth, so our f
Jun 15, 20194 minSaying Goodbye: Mindful activities for last sessionsHow do we say goodbye without creating yet another loss in a child's life?
May 1, 20193 minWhy Can't I Ride?That's right, there is no riding. I am so immersed in the Stable Moments model that I often forget to mention it is all unmounted work. It's understandable t...
Jan 23, 20192 minWhy Mentorship?Many people look at the Stable Moments model and think that it must be the amazingly therapeutic nature of a horse that brings stability to the foster and ad...
Dec 17, 20183 minFor some, Holidays aren't HappyI know... what a downer. We're all decking the stalls, and fa la la-ing and Rebecca has to come out with the sad truth. One Christmas I worked hard to make t...
Oct 17, 20182 minWhat's My Horse Saying?Nathan walked into the stable timidly, with his hands behind his back. His mentor greeted him and asked, "Are you excited to work with your horse today?" Nat...
Sep 17, 20182 minMaybe I'm Not Cut Out for ThisI felt shame today. I recently started a Masters program online and have been a bit overwhelmed trying to organize the different requirements of coursework a...
Oct 25, 20172 minShame: The Crippling BeastAs James walked through the halls of his new school he searched for room 306. He was intimidated by the confidence the other students seemed to have as they ...
Aug 31, 20173 min5 Ways to Ease School Transition for Children in Foster CarePrepare Transitions are difficult for any child. A change in sleep schedule and routine can throw any child off. For foster children anxiety increases dramat...
Aug 4, 20172 minWhoa....Slow DownWhen partnering children with horses, it is only natural that there is a high level of excitement. Because of this, we recognize the importance of taking our...
Oct 8, 20154 minWhy Children and Horses Heal TogetherThe sun kissed my face and filled me with excitement. It was my first year in Georgia and never had I experienced a 70 degree mid-November day. I moved to Ge...
Jul 1, 20153 minFrom Foster Child to Adoptive ParentOne of the incredible things about becoming involved in Stable Moments is the amazing community you become a part of. The program is of course built for part...
Jan 1, 20152 minA Stable Pair***POST FROM STABLE MOMENTS PILOT PROGRAM*** In honor of the new year, we thought we'd start a new tradition. We couldn't exist without the support of our am...
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