My Blog on Various Topics
The Break of a Lifetime: What to do when you break your leg(or arm or foot, etc)
The Break of a Lifetime By Suzanne Carter, M.A., L.P.C. Well I guess I needed a Break: Looking for the real meaning behind why you broke your bone, and how to allow the healing time to transform your life. n the first of January, New Year’s Day, 2004, my family and I set out to do one of our most favorite family activities: Hiking in the mountains and taking a picnic along when we
Inside an Equine Assisted Therapy session: what can happen with horse as lead
Inside EAP sessions. ( the following names and certain facts have been changed to protect confidentiality) Sharon was referred to Suzanne for an eating disorder. After 2 sessions, she was able to get a handle on her disorder by learning how to lead the horse with confidence. She experienced that the horse would only follow her lead when she was connected to herself. She realized that she had been living her life from
Partner exercise to see the TRUE SELF in your Partner and vice versa
QUALITIES FOR CLOSENESS Think of when you really feel or felt love for this person. What quality is apparent? What is the best that flows thru them? What do they do easily and effectively? What made you really love or care for them when you met them? What have others said they admire in this person? What have been the best times and how have
Heal your Life by dealing with your losses!
Heal your Life by dealing with your losses! There is a way to deal with loss, heal and move forward. What does not work? “Give it time” Time does not heal any wound of the heart. It is what we do in time that heals. “Keep busy” Distractions can make you think you feel better. Avoidance and this kind of thinking can lead to addictions.
What do you do when 20 horses are galloping toward you: FACE THE HERD
One day while at the ranch where my therapy horse, Harmony, lives, my husband and I were taking a walk with her and our 2- year old Golden Retriever, Jessie. We walked from Harmony’s pasture to the other herd’s pasture. Normally, the other herd just ignores us when we cross through their pasture to access other trails on the ranch. This time though, a young and new horse to the ranch spotted Harmony and
Equine Assisted Psychotherapy
What is EAP and EAL? Equine Assisted Psychotherapy (EAP) incorporates horses experientially for emotional growth and learning. it is a collaborative effort between a licensed therapist and a horse professional working with the clients and horses to address treatment goals. Because of its intensity and effectiveness, it is considered a short-term, or "brief" approach. EAP is experiential in nature. This means that participants learn about themselves and others by participating in activities with the
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