A moment, a change, or an experience sets off a strong reaction inside of you. Your nervous system is picking up on something it remembers as unsafe, even if nothing is actually threatening you in...
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Experiencing Grief? Equine-Assisted Psychotherapy Can Help
“Grief is the cost of loving someone,” notes neuroscientist Mary-Frances O’Connor, PhD. I’ve been reading Dr. O’Connor’s book The Grieving Brain: The Surprising Science of How We Learn from Love and...
Advantages of Incorporating Horses Into Therapy
Equine-assisted therapy, also known as equine-assisted psychotherapy (EAP), has gained popularity in recent years due to its numerous benefits. Here are some of the advantages of incorporating...
2025: Keep Paddling
“Keep paddling,” he said. My doctor had just shared the results of a CAT scan with me. The test was necessary to rule out the potential return of cancer. Fortunately the results were clear for...
Existential Therapy and the Search for Meaning in Life
One of the modalities that informs the work of The Mane Intent is existential therapy. This is a type of psychotherapy that is grounded in existential philosophy, focusing on the human experience,...
What is the Humanistic Approach to Therapy?
One of the therapies that informs the work of The Mane Intent both in terms of psychotherapy and equine-assisted psychotherapy offerings is the humanistic approach to therapy. The humanistic...
The Fear of Death is a Natural Fear Experienced by Many People
“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,...
“Shifting Perspectives” — Journey On Podcast Summit
“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...
