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Three Ways to Deal with Anxiety
Three ways you can help your child deal with anxiety that you might not have thought of: Provide opportunities for risk taking Have clear and consistent expectations Check your own anxiety Children who feel confident and capable are more likely to believe that they can cope with their anxious feelings
Drawing Parallels in Equine Assisted Counselling
When I learn about a client’s story, I often try to create or draw attention to opportunities for the client to find parallels between their life and Scout’s. Horsemanship, learning about horses and caring for horses, is a skill that I work on during every session. I try to make
Scout’s Story
Scout was born in the Cariboo. He grew up in a huge field with one other little colt. The woman who had him was afraid of him. He was a big, strong colt and she was nervous to try to ride him. She decided to sell him. This was the
Sensory Experiences in Equine Assisted Counselling
One of the ways that equine assisted counselling supports kids and youth is the sensory aspect. Horses and the places they live provide a lot of sensory feedback. The smell of a horse, the sounds they make as they graze or walk, the feel of their fur, the dirty hands.