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Never Got a Chance to be a Kid
Many of the kids we work with learned to put their needs last. They are what the clinical world calls "parentified" meaning they had to...
Feb 16, 20221 min read


Why Horses?
Most of us can attest to the fact that animals are healing in nature. Lots of people, who hear about Stable Moments, mention how...
Sep 21, 20211 min read


What Paper Towels Taught Me About Trauma
I used to work with a guy who would, after washing them, shake his hands off in the sink and then wipe them on his pants. I didn’t think...
Aug 13, 20212 min read


Being a Safe Person
Children need to feel safe before they can do anything else. Here's an exercise to be a safe person.
Aug 10, 20211 min read


Dealing with Lying
One behavioral response to childhood trauma is lying. Many foster and adoptive parents report lying as being a major problem with their...
Apr 21, 20213 min read


Getting Clear on Your Calling
How many times have you associated your calling with your career? That's okay, we all have. We are conditioned to. Our society focuses so...
Mar 15, 20213 min read


Why I'm Hard on Volunteers
The brisk air nipped Ava’s cheeks as she jumped out from her foster mom’s car yelling, “Ms. Sandy, I’m here!” I smiled and walked over to...
Jan 19, 20213 min read


Now More Than Ever
Schools being open is imperative for our country's vulnerable youth. Roughly 5 million children in the USA experience domestic violence...
Aug 21, 20202 min read


Everyone Gets an A
That's right, every single person that walks onto a Stable Moments property gets an A and guess what, they can't lose their A. It doesn't...
Jul 21, 20202 min read


Activities for Littles at the Barn
There is evidence to suggest that starting programming as young as possible is beneficial to address adverse childhood events.
Mar 12, 20202 min read


Why We Don't Pray for Them
I have had several child mentors ask over the years, Can I pray for the child I mentor. My answer is yes, but not here at the barn.
Jan 5, 20203 min read


Trauma Informed Holiday Activities
It's not about the things for these kids. It's that you value them, ask them, get creative with them, become part of their journey.
Dec 15, 20193 min read


Removed
Children in foster care most often have been removed not just from a home but from the only parents they know
Nov 4, 20192 min read


3 Ways to Build Self-Esteem at the Barn
Why would you make healthy choices if you thought you didn't matter? Many children surviving with trauma have low or no self-worth, so our f
Jul 27, 20192 min read


Saying Goodbye: Mindful activities for last sessions
How do we say goodbye without creating yet another loss in a child's life?
Jun 15, 20194 min read


Why Can't I Ride?
That's right, there is no riding. I am so immersed in the Stable Moments model that I often forget to mention it is all unmounted work....
May 1, 20193 min read


Why Mentorship?
Many people look at the Stable Moments model and think that it must be the amazingly therapeutic nature of a horse that brings stability...
Jan 23, 20192 min read


For some, Holidays aren't Happy
I know... what a downer. We're all decking the stalls, and fa la la-ing and Rebecca has to come out with the sad truth. One Christmas I...
Dec 17, 20183 min read


What's My Horse Saying?
Nathan walked into the stable timidly, with his hands behind his back. His mentor greeted him and asked, "Are you excited to work with...
Oct 17, 20182 min read


Maybe I'm Not Cut Out for This
I felt shame today. I recently started a Masters program online and have been a bit overwhelmed trying to organize the different...
Sep 17, 20182 min read
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