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How Trauma & PTSD Can Affect Men
Being in a car accident, being a first responder, being in the military, and the sudden death of a loved one or child are the more easily identified traumatic events. Living through the event is the first step of many steps in recovering from a traumatic event. Not...
An Equine Sports Therapist Shares How to Build Riding Trust and Safety After Trauma
Have you ever thought about what your horses see? Have you ever wondered what they are looking at when they stop and seem to stare into the distance for a long time? I knew they see things differently than us; however, I did not realize how differently they see...
Commonly Asked Questions About Online Therapy in Virginia
So you think you might want to see a therapist. You have been feeling down sad lack of interest lack of motivation and just kind of all around blah. So you do what most of you do is google what the symptoms mean, and it sounds like you are depressed. So then, what...
5 Tips for Accepting Change From A Life Transition Therapist
It has been said a lot that change is the only constant. It also appears that the more they change, the more they stay the same. Some of that may be our interpretation of change. Humans are creatures of habit, and we like consistency. Ever notice how you park in the...
Perfectionism and Riding
During one of my many horse riding lessons, I told my trainer that practice makes perfect. She immediately corrected my statement to make practice permanent. She continued that perfection is not obtainable, and as such, you are merely chasing your tale and not...
Navigating Negative Feelings Around Valentine’s Day
The shortest month of the year has at least two big holidays to celebrate. So what are they? Well, Groundhog Day is first, which gives us something to look forward to: Will the designated groundhog in Pennsylvania see his shadow and bring us six more weeks of winter,...