Testimonials
Corporate Team Building Event – Medical Group
“Not only does this process provide individual insight, it really very quickly hones in on group dynamics and teamwork. This enables the leaders to plan leadership development work both for individuals and the various teams. The managers participating loved it and we found this to be very valuable input both for our own leadership styles as well as those of the team.”
Debby Wolf, MBA, RN
Asst. Med. Ctr. Administrator
Mother/Daughter team engaged in Equine Assisted Psychotherapy
“I was surprised by the EAP process. Honestly, I didn’t have any idea what to expect, and doubted it could be of much value. My first EAP session removed those doubts. It was quite powerful. “Concrete” comes to mind when I think of EAP — A picture instead of a 1,000 words. Vivid reflections of lessons learned.”
Ruthie’s favorite session involved both of us. Though it was almost two years ago, what we learned about how we communicate is in the form of a mental photograph that we always carry with us to help us remember. As a mother, I can only describe that session as a gift. “
Individual female client age 68, using Equine Assisted Psychotherapy.
“When the love of my life, my husband and soul-mate was killed by hospital malpractice I wanted to die too. I never knew the torturous pain of grief and loss.
The horses at Healing Reins have been wrapping their spirits around my broken heart and helping me face tomorrow. They seem to have a rare healing essence that is different from humans. Through the Equine Assisted Psychotherapy I have learned to stand with the horses and allow them to fill me with their strength and love.
It’s all I can do. It’s enough.”
Individual female client age 13, using Equine Assisted Psychotherapy
“Working with the horses I learned how different people can react differently to situations and how I can change how I react. Most of the time, I work things up to more than they really are, so I just have to take a step back and understand the problem. It may not be as difficult as it seems.
Because the horses are non-verbal, I also learned to work on my body language and what it means to other people and understand what their body language means to me. I learned that often times actions speak louder than words and I can change my actions if I choose to. The horses taught me that staying calm and patient makes situations much easier.
Examining the dilemma and considering the options in the EAP activities helped me to practice those skills in other areas of my life and helped to improve my family relationships.
Over all, I learned that it’s easier to stay calm in stressful situations, and it is possible to resolve problems without yelling or sometimes even talking. It may take a little longer, but there are fewer hurt feelings in the end and it builds stronger relationships. I always try to remember that the relationship is more important than the task.”