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How Life Transitions Can Bring Up Past Trauma

How Life Transitions Can Bring Up Past Trauma

“Change is hard at first, messy in the middle, and gorgeous at the end.” – Robin Sharma “The mind is like a parachute. It doesn’t work if it’s not open.” Frank Zappa When everything seems to be going against you, remember that...
A Window Into Your Own Past and Independence

A Window Into Your Own Past and Independence

Summertime in Virginia is fun and there are so many things to do. During this time, families take vacations that are usually a time of fun and bonding. Traveling to the many sites in Virginia, there are many sites to see and experiences to partake in. Visiting...
Listening to Your Body: Understanding Sensations in Trauma and Riding

Listening to Your Body: Understanding Sensations in Trauma and Riding

Recently, while I was riding with some friends, I asked, “What is the one thing you are the most afraid of when you are riding?” Instantly, one friend spoke up “To not end up dead!” Then added, “Just like you, right?”  The other friend added, “Yeah, anything that...
Online Trauma Therapy with Equestrian Sports

Online Trauma Therapy with Equestrian Sports

How we define a traumatic event all depends on how these events impact our daily lives. Events happen all the time. We then filter the event in our minds and do our best to make sense of the events. For example, there was this one time when I was getting ready for a...