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International Women’s Day 2017: Ignite. Empower. Innovate

International Women’s Day 2017: Ignite. Empower. Innovate

by The Mane Intent | Jan 9, 2017 | Muse from The Round Pen

“Our deepest fear is not that we are inadequate. Our deepest fear is that we are powerful beyond measure. It is our light, not our darkness that most frightens us. We ask ourselves, Who am I to be brilliant, gorgeous, talented, fabulous? Actually, who are you not to...
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by The Mane Intent | Dec 12, 2016 | News and Updates, Workshops and Programs

“Innovation — the heart of the knowledge economy — is fundamentally social.” Malcolm Gladwell Are you planning big organizational change in 2017? Do you want to maximize your effectiveness as a change leader? Organizational change disrupts the...
Why Horses are Wonderful Natural Coaches

Why Horses are Wonderful Natural Coaches

by The Mane Intent | Dec 7, 2016 | Muse from The Round Pen

“Horses challenge us to undertake the journey of mastering ourselves rather than everything around us. They yearn for harmony, kindness, and tranquility; they crave freedom from anxiety, abuse and predation. With their non-violent attitude, horses are a...
Speaking Up About Family Violence

Speaking Up About Family Violence

by The Mane Intent | Nov 30, 2016 | Muse from The Round Pen

“Every year at least a billion children are exposed to violence. This epidemic of violence can no longer be tolerated or ignored. The burden of violence is grave and long-lasting.” Dr. Susan Bissell, UNICEF International An important public health issue...
The Best Kept Secret in Business: Telling Your Story

The Best Kept Secret in Business: Telling Your Story

by The Mane Intent | Nov 10, 2016 | Muse from The Round Pen

Today I had an opportunity to share our story thanks to an invitation to participate in a panel discussion on storytelling at the Business Summit 2016 hosted by Peterborough Chamber of Commerce. I shared the podium with Sofie Andreou of Sofie Andreou & Associates...
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Benny and June received their second set of shots Benny and June received their second set of shots today. There is some debate about whether or not they will move from the therapy space to the barn. #cats #therapycats #catsofinstagram
“Between stimulus and response there is a space. I “Between stimulus and response there is a space. In that space is our power to choose our response. In our response lies our growth and our freedom. “ - Viktor Frankl One of the most undervalued leadership behaviours is the ability to pause. Horses understand the power of the pause. It is the deliberate choice to stop before reacting, speaking or deciding. It turns impulsive reactions into thoughtful responses, builds trust, projects quiet confidence and gives teams the space they need to solve problems. When was the last time you intentionally paused? #equineassistedtherapy #ontariopsychotherapist #leadership
Therapy cats hard at work. The kitties always know Therapy cats hard at work. The kitties always know the perfect moment to snuggle in. #cats #catsofinstagram #psychotherapy
Our therapy/studio space got a glow up today with Our therapy/studio space got a glow up today with the addition of these shutters. I don’t recommend painting yellow over black but I am determined! Thx to handy Chris for the installation. Thx to Nancy Frankish for the opportunity to repurpose the shutters and thanks to Pam Conley for the artwork by the door. #community #studio #therapy
I have been working on a series of paintings under I have been working on a series of paintings under the theme “Pink is the Colour of Love”. The intent is to visually represent the essence of connection that emerges between horses and humans. Those who know my story know that my discovery of equine-assisted psychotherapy has been life altering - personally and professionally. I am not ready to go public with my paintings yet but this one comes closest to how I feel. This is my oldest daughter Sarah with my first horse Sunny who has since passed. This was the primary image for Building Internal Resilience through Horses. This is the magic. #art #equineassistedtherapy #pinkisthecolouroflove
The garden is in full bloom and keeping me grounde The garden is in full bloom and keeping me grounded. Love, love this. #gardening #garden #grounded
A fabulous day facilitating a youth group from @no A fabulous day facilitating a youth group from @nogofcpeterborough -we worked with Duncan the horse and learned about boundaries — and clearly these kittens don’t have any! #equineassistedtherapy #horses @ptbocounty
Morning chores and rituals. Every morning Clyde gr Morning chores and rituals. Every morning Clyde greets me at the fence for his breakfast and Happy is perched in her favourite spot on top of the world. Life on a farm is always sunny with a chance of tornado. The animals invite us to savour these glimmers and moments. Every season has its appeal. We are welcoming new clients for virtual and in person psychotherapy sessions. Check out our offerings @themaneintent.ca #equineassistedpsychotherapy #peterborough #ontariopsychotherapist
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