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May is Mental Health Awareness Month – Stronger Connections, Better Mental Health

May is Mental Health Awareness Month – Stronger Connections, Better Mental Health

by The Mane Intent | May 6, 2026 | Uncategorized

This Mental Health Week (May 4-10), the Canadian Mental Health Association is inviting you to connect with community and yourself! Together, we can strengthen belonging, reduce isolation, and support well-being, because connection strengthens mental health. When we...
Equine-Assisted Therapy Supports Social Connection – Essential for Mental Health

Equine-Assisted Therapy Supports Social Connection – Essential for Mental Health

by The Mane Intent | May 6, 2026 | Uncategorized

Equine-assisted therapy (EAT) supports social connection in humans in a few distinct, evidence-informed ways. Horses are highly sensitive, relational animals and interacting with a horse while being supported by a mental health professional can change how you...
Working with a Therapist Is Good for Business

Working with a Therapist Is Good for Business

by The Mane Intent | May 6, 2026 | Uncategorized

At a recent leadership retreat, participants were encouraged to work with a psychotherapist to support their roles in the organization and life beyond work. Maybe I am a bit biased, but I believe that’s sound advice. Psychotherapy can be remarkably valuable in the...
Strategies for Getting Through the Holiday Season

Strategies for Getting Through the Holiday Season

by The Mane Intent | Nov 28, 2025 | Uncategorized

The holiday season can be difficult for many of us. With the emphasis on joy and togetherness, people who are far from family, have lost loved ones, or lack social support may experience loneliness and isolation more intensely at this time of year. Here are some...
HERd Inspiration for Women Who Create Workshop A Success

HERd Inspiration for Women Who Create Workshop A Success

by The Mane Intent | Nov 26, 2025 | Uncategorized

We recently piloted our first offering of HERd Inspiration: a two-day workshop featuring horses and nature for women who create. Participants were invited to harness the inspiration of nature to awaken and enhance creativity. Six women participated in this opportunity...
Visioning 2026 with Your Goddess Guide – Sunday, December 28, 2025

Visioning 2026 with Your Goddess Guide – Sunday, December 28, 2025

by The Mane Intent | Nov 12, 2025 | Uncategorized

What are your dreams and goals for 2026? Explore what’s possible in this unique workshop as you meet your Goddess Guide for 2026 in the presence of horses and create your own vision board reflecting what you want to attract or achieve in your life as you harness the...
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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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