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Trauma Informed Holiday Activities
Dec 16, 2019
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First off, I have to start this post with cultural sensitivity. Never assume a child in foster care celebrates a particular holiday. Even if they are in a home that celebrates a particular...
Removed
Nov 05, 2019
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Imagine the police come into the room where you're reading this right now. Imagine they take your personal belongings, your phone and tell you, you have to leave your home. You will be separated...
Dealing With "That Kid"
Sep 17, 2019
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If you work with kids, you know who I'm talking about.
As a Post Adoption Case Manager all the kids on my caseload were "that kid". One day I was called into a school meeting...
3 Ways to Build Self-Esteem at the Barn
Jul 28, 2019
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Self Esteem is of utmost importance. 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 first focus is to...
Saying Goodbye: Mindful activities for last sessions
Jun 16, 2019
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So we've built beautiful relationships between children and mentors, and now the program just ends? How do we say goodbye without creating yet another loss in a child's life?
We...
Why Can't I Ride?
May 02, 2019
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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 that parents assume their children will...
Why Mentorship?
Jan 24, 2019
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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 adopted children in the program....
For some, Holidays aren't Happy
Dec 18, 2018
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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 worked hard to make the Holidays special for a...
What's My Horse Saying?
Oct 18, 2018
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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?" Nathan looked up sheepishly and gave the...
Maybe I'm Not Cut Out for This
Sep 18, 2018
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I felt shame today. I recently started a Master's program online and have been a bit overwhelmed trying to organize the different requirements of coursework and juggle assignments along with my...
Whoa....Slow Down
Aug 05, 2017
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When 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 time to go through the safety lessons...
Shame: The Crippling Beast
Oct 26, 2016
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As 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 bounced effortlessly down the halls in...
