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The Fear of Death is a Natural Fear Experienced by Many People

The Fear of Death is a Natural Fear Experienced by Many People

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...
“Shifting Perspectives” — Journey On Podcast Summit

“Shifting Perspectives” — Journey On Podcast Summit

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...
“Rooted in Who We Are”: Supporting Healing in Indigenous Communities.

“Rooted in Who We Are”: Supporting Healing in Indigenous Communities.

by The Mane Intent | Nov 26, 2024 | Muse from The Round Pen

“Indigenous children today are still being very much impacted by colonial harm,” shared Dr. Nicole Ineese-Nash. Dr. Ineese-Nash was recently a guest on the Little Eyes, Little Ears podcast hosted by Dr. Linda Baker and the Western Centre for Research and Education on...
Daily Chores and the Benefits of Routine

Daily Chores and the Benefits of Routine

by The Mane Intent | Nov 18, 2024 | Muse from The Round Pen

Every morning my day starts with farm chores. It is a ritual that I’ve come to enjoy and really appreciate. First I open the door to the chicken house and everyone comes out in a rush of feathers eager to greet the world. Eggs are gathered. Then I feed the cats and...
The Power of the Group: Self-Awareness is best done with others

The Power of the Group: Self-Awareness is best done with others

by The Mane Intent | Jun 28, 2024 | News and Updates

“To become more self-aware, sometimes you need a friend. Two friends are better. Self-reflection is best done with others,” Simon Sinek concluded in a recently podcast interview with Brené Brown and Adam Grant. These sentiments are a reflection of how I feel about the...
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“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
A perfect night on the farm. #farmlife #makinghay A perfect night on the farm. #farmlife #makinghay #equineassistedtherapy
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