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The Fulcrum Advantage: Engaging Your Whole Self in Business and Life

The Fulcrum Advantage: Engaging Your Whole Self in Business and Life

by The Mane Intent | Sep 6, 2016 | News and Updates

“Today, the defining skills of the previous era — the ‘left-brain’ capabilities that powered the Information Age — are necessary but no longer sufficient. And the capabilities we once disdained or thought frivolous — the...
Connecting to VON Canada’s Hospice Services in Durham Region

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by The Mane Intent | Aug 26, 2016 | News and Updates

“Palliative care is a special kind of health care for individuals and families who are living with a life-limiting illness that is usually at an advanced stage. The goal of palliative care is to provide comfort and dignity for the person living with the illness...
Connecting the Herd with Trent University’s Emotion and Health Researchers

Connecting the Herd with Trent University’s Emotion and Health Researchers

by The Mane Intent | Aug 18, 2016 | News and Updates

“As EI researchers, we need to do more work using different experiential approaches to teaching emotional and social competencies. Our visit was a reminder to me that an exciting and very unique pathway for teaching EI-related competencies is utilizing the...
Minding the Labyrinth: Finding Creative Inspiration in This Circle of Life

Minding the Labyrinth: Finding Creative Inspiration in This Circle of Life

by The Mane Intent | Jul 27, 2016 | Muse from The Round Pen

“The labyrinth offers a sacred and stable place to focus the attention and listen to the longing of the soul.” Rev. Dr. Lauren Artess, Veriditas, The Worldwide Labyrinth Project Have you ever walked a labyrinth? Spirals tend to show up in my art work. Life circles I...
June 27, 2016 First Annual PTSD Awareness Day

June 27, 2016 First Annual PTSD Awareness Day

by The Mane Intent | Jun 28, 2016 | News and Updates

“This was a phenomenal day for me.” Participant, Equine Support for Post-Traumatic Growth June 27, 2016 marked the first Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) Awareness Day in Alberta. The private members bill was brought forward by MLA Nicole Goehring and...
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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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