by The Mane Intent | Jan 5, 2025 | Muse from The Round Pen
“Keep paddling,” he said. My doctor had just shared the results of a CAT scan with me. The test was necessary to rule out the potential return of cancer. Fortunately the results were clear for cancer. I got lucky. A few years ago, I had a cancerous tumor eliminated...
by The Mane Intent | Dec 10, 2024 | Uncategorized
One of the modalities that informs the work of The Mane Intent is existential therapy. This is a type of psychotherapy that is grounded in existential philosophy, focusing on the human experience, personal responsibility, and the search for meaning. It is concerned...
by The Mane Intent | Dec 10, 2024 | Uncategorized
One of the therapies that informs the work of The Mane Intent both in terms of psychotherapy and equine-assisted psychotherapy offerings is the humanistic approach to therapy. The humanistic approach to therapy emphasizes personal growth, self-actualization, and the...
by The Mane Intent | Dec 10, 2024 | Muse from The Round Pen
“I am afraid of dying,” she said. The client is a 10-year-old girl who is struggling to sleep. “I’m afraid of how I might die.” The fear of death, also known as thanatophobia or mortality salience, is a deeply ingrained, natural fear experienced by many people...
by The Mane Intent | Dec 3, 2024 | Muse from The Round Pen
“Your vision will only become clear when you look into your heart.” – Carl Jung “Remember when all you wanted was what you have now,” said Brendan O’Reilly. Those words stuck to me and still give me reason to pause as they really capture the essence of the life...
