Tyler Jacobson is a freelance writer, with past experience in writing and outreach for parent and teen advocate organizations.
When utilized in conjunction with traditional therapies, equine therapy is beneficial in helping people with various emotional, physical and mental difficulties to heal and overcome their problems. Here are 5 different types of equine therapy curren...
Therapy horses provide people with invaluable emotional support and are particularly ideal for those who don’t respond well to traditional ‘talk’ therapy. This could be troubled teen boys with anger management or defiance issues or struggling teen girls...
There is a fascinating trend in modern psychology. More and more, animal therapy is being used to manage a host of neurological and psychological impairments, from autism to substance abuse. Dogs, in particular, have been trained as service animals, ...
Horses have a way of connecting with people who need them. These horse-centered organizations devote their time and resources to help veterans, individuals with limited abilities or autism, and adolescents struggling with mental disorders. Equine therapy...
Owning a horse can be expensive and time-consuming. In spite of these challenges, I believe that owning one can do a lot for teenage girls and really help them throughout their adolescent years. Here are 10 reasons why I think so: 1. It promotes men...
Pet therapy is becoming huge. People are getting service animals for a myriad of treatments, not only as guide dogs but just as emotional support pets. This has sparked some controversy, such as the woman who tried to board a plane with what she called...
I’m almost convinced that there is no problem that horses can’t solve. This especially applies to our own personal challenges. A current hurdle for my family is my second oldest son. My wife and I believe that our son has leadership potential and co...
Watching your teen struggling to adjust to the physical and emotional changes brought about by adolescence is not easy. You find yourself shuttling between school counselors and therapists but none of them seem to break through to your teen. When you...
The ability to build a strong relationship with your horse is made possible by their complex social nature and emotional intelligence. This life-changing relationship can be deepened by practicing equine therapy. Though horses benefit from strong bo...
As a dad, it has been a struggle to see my teenage son go through some emotional issues. He’s growing older, having a hard time adjusting to high school, social life, dating, and other stressful elements of no longer being a carefree little kid. Paying...
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