From Struggle to Understanding

How Horses and Gestalt Can Help Heal Relationships Do you have a strained relationship? It may be with a loved one or with yourself. For many years my marriage was this way. My expectations were high with what a marriage should be. Ours didnā€™t meet them. I wanted Mike...

Moments of Joy in Caregiving

Finding Harmony, One Step at a Time Joy can be elusive when you are caring for someone. It often comes in brief moments that need to be savored. I can explain this by comparing it to an experience when I was learning to ride hunter/jumpers. My instructor said at...

Finding Balance in Caregiving

How Horses Helped Me Heal from Burnout Caregiving takes a toll emotionally, spiritually, and physically. It can lead to burnout. I consider myself lucky. My husband, Mike, was self-reliant and independent. I didnā€™t feel like I couldnā€™t leave home or had to find...

Finding Your Voice

Advocating for Yourself in Healthcare and Beyond Have you ever felt unheard by your doctor, dentist, or healthcare provider? My Frustrating Experience at the Dentist Last year when I changed dentists because of the move, I certainly felt this way. It felt like they...

Caring for Others Without Losing Yourself

Ā  Caring for a loved one strains even the most resilient people. If youā€™re a caregiver, take steps to preserve your own health and well-being. ~The Mayo Clinic A Call to Caregivers and Healers As a caregiver sometimes we feel overlooked. Are you able to take care of...