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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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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Shame: The Crippling Beast
As James walked through the halls of his new school he searched for room 306. He was intimidated by the confidence the other students...
Oct 25, 20172 min read
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5 Ways to Ease School Transition for Children in Foster Care
Updated: Aug. 10 2021 Children in foster care have to manage more transitions than any child should have to. They often change homes,...
Aug 31, 20173 min read
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Whoa....Slow Down
When partnering children with horses, it is only natural that there is a high level of excitement. Because of this, we recognize the...
Aug 4, 20172 min read
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Why Children and Horses Heal Together
The sun kissed my face and filled me with excitement. It was my first year in Georgia and never had I experienced a 70 degree...
Oct 8, 20154 min read
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From Foster Child to Adoptive Parent
One of the incredible things about becoming involved in Stable Moments is the amazing community you become a part of. The program is of...
Jul 1, 20153 min read
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A Stable Pair
***POST FROM STABLE MOMENTS PILOT PROGRAM*** In honor of the new year, we thought we'd start a new tradition. We couldn't exist without...
Jan 1, 20152 min read
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