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Now Offering Connection-Focused Therapy®  for Overall Improved Quality of Life

Now Offering Connection-Focused Therapy®  for Overall Improved Quality of Life

by The Mane Intent | Dec 16, 2022 | News and Updates

In November, I had an opportunity to visit Eponaquest founder and author Linda Kohanov in Arizona to learn some new skills and work with her wonderful herd of horses.  I was participating in an offering of Connection-Focused Therapy®. This research-informed...
Stay Tuned: EAL Facilitator Training Planned for 2023

Stay Tuned: EAL Facilitator Training Planned for 2023

by The Mane Intent | Dec 16, 2022 | News and Updates

Are you a mental health professional or EAL facilitator who wants to expand your practice? Do you want to work in partnership with horses? Stay tuned for The Mane Intent’s 2023 offerings of Building Internal Resilience Through Horses Equine-Assisted Learning...
Acknowledging Support as Excellence Awards Recipient

Acknowledging Support as Excellence Awards Recipient

by The Mane Intent | Nov 1, 2022 | News and Updates

We’re pleased to share The Mane Intent is the recipient of the Health and Wellness Award sponsored by Peterborough Regional Health Centre and the Micro Business Award sponsored by Community Futures Peterborough at the Peterborough and the Kawarthas Chamber of...
Horse Powered Reading® Coming to The Mane Intent

Horse Powered Reading® Coming to The Mane Intent

by The Mane Intent | Aug 26, 2022 | News and Updates

Do you know a child who struggles with reading? Socio-emotional issues, ADHD, anxiety, depression, and other mental health concerns often get in the way of student learning. Stay tuned for a new program coming to The Mane Intent: Horse Powered Reading® . The Mane...
The Mane Intent Finalist in Business Excellence Awards

The Mane Intent Finalist in Business Excellence Awards

by The Mane Intent | Aug 26, 2022 | News and Updates

We are pleased to share The Mane Intent is a 2022 Finalist in the Peterborough and the Kawarthas Chamber of Commerce Business Excellence Awards in the categories of Health and Wellness and Micro Business. We are grateful for all of the ‘two-leggeds’ and...
Hit by ‘Derecho’ Storm – And Thankfully Spared Major Damage

Hit by ‘Derecho’ Storm – And Thankfully Spared Major Damage

by The Mane Intent | May 26, 2022 | News and Updates

Victoria Day Weekend 2022 was one for the history books. As I write this we are now on Day 6 without power and I can hear the hum of the generator. We know that countless hydro workers and many others are working hard to restore power. For that we are grateful! We are...
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It’s been a full couple of weeks. So grateful for It’s been a full couple of weeks. So grateful for these moments. Perspective changes everything. “Find out who you are and do it on purpose.” - Dolly Parton (RIP) #purpose #dollyparton #equineassistedtherapy
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
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