Post Traumatic Stress Disorder
PTSD

Post Traumatic Stress Disorder

is an emotional response to a traumatic event above what humans usually experience.

It shows up as "flash backs" (reliving the event), which may cause us to withdraw from others. We may also become hyper-vigilant and have an exaggerated startle response.

Physiological changes can determine how we respond emotionally. 

Recent research supports the theory that "The body keeps the score" as described in the book by Bessel van der Kolk.

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If you suspect you're struggling with PTSD or, you've had the diagnosis, why not come along to an experiential (therapy session with the horses.  

The USA is leading the field in using Horse Assisted Therapy to help veterans and others with PTSD and the results have been phenomenal.  Feel free to research this form of therapy yourself, and if you would like to try it - give me a call.