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Aug 21, 2020
2 min

Now More Than Ever

Schools being open is imperative for our country's vulnerable youth. Roughly 5 million children in the USA experience domestic violence i...

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Jul 22, 2020
2 min

Everyone Gets an A

That's right, every single person that walks onto a Stable Moments property gets an A and guess what, they can't lose their A. It doesn't...

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Mar 30, 2020
3 min

Staying "Relationship First" in Isolation

A foster or adopted child may VERY well be wondering "what does this mean for me?" Speak directly to that.

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Mar 12, 2020
2 min

Activities for Littles at the Barn

There is evidence to suggest that starting programming as young as possible is beneficial to address adverse childhood events.

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Jan 13, 2020
4 min

3 Common Mistakes Nonprofit Startups Make

Unless you surround yourself with the right people, understand it is a business and promote with confidence, it is likely to remain a dream.

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Jan 5, 2020
3 min

Why We Don't Pray for Them

I 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.

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Dec 15, 2019
3 min

Trauma Informed Holiday Activities

It'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.

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Nov 5, 2019
2 min

Removed

Children in foster care most often have been removed not just from a home but from the only parents they know

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Jul 27, 2019
2 min

3 Ways to Build Self-Esteem at the Barn

Why 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

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Jun 15, 2019
4 min

Saying Goodbye: Mindful activities for last sessions

How do we say goodbye without creating yet another loss in a child's life?

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May 1, 2019
3 min

Why 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. I...

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Jan 23, 2019
2 min

Why 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 ...

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Dec 17, 2018
3 min

For some, Holidays aren't Happy

I 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 w...

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Oct 17, 2018
2 min

What'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 yo...

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Sep 17, 2018
2 min

Maybe I'm Not Cut Out for This

I felt shame today. I recently started a Masters program online and have been a bit overwhelmed trying to organize the different requirem...

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Oct 25, 2017
2 min

Shame: The Crippling Beast

As James walked through the halls of his new school he searched for room 306. He was intimidated by the confidence the other students see...

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Aug 4, 2017
2 min

Whoa....Slow Down

When partnering children with horses, it is only natural that there is a high level of excitement. Because of this, we recognize the impo...

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Oct 8, 2015
4 min

Why Children and Horses Heal Together

The 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-Novembe...

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Jan 1, 2015
2 min

A 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 t...

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