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Introducing a Unique Leadership Program for Girls and Teens

Introducing a Unique Leadership Program for Girls and Teens

by The Mane Intent | Jan 14, 2015 | Workshops and Programs

As the film Miss Representation puts it, popular culture is sending a message that “a women’s value and power lie in her youth, beauty and sexuality, and not in her capacity as a leader.” The Mane Intent is pleased to announce the introduction of a unique leadership...
Medicine and Horsemanship: Transforming the Doctor-Patient Relationship

Medicine and Horsemanship: Transforming the Doctor-Patient Relationship

by The Mane Intent | Jan 14, 2015 | Workshops and Programs

We’re pleased to announce that in June, 2015, The Mane Intent will be collaborating with FEEL facilitator Susan Andison of Pheonix Acres and Laurie Smith, Physician Recruiter with Campbellford Memorial Hospital and the Trent Hills Physician Recruitment and Retention...
Kawarthas Northumberland Partnership Funding Helps Launch New, One of a Kind Awakening Your Possibilities Women’s Retreats in 2015

Kawarthas Northumberland Partnership Funding Helps Launch New, One of a Kind Awakening Your Possibilities Women’s Retreats in 2015

by The Mane Intent | Jan 12, 2015 | News and Updates, Workshops and Programs

The Mane Intent is pleased to announce the receipt of experiential tourism funds from the Kawarthas Northumberland Partnership Fund (KNPF) to support the marketing of “Awakening Your Possibilities” Women’s Retreats to be launched in a number of formats starting in...
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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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