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Canadian Health Recovery Centre Now Refers Its Clients to The Mane Intent

Canadian Health Recovery Centre Now Refers Its Clients to The Mane Intent

by The Mane Intent | Jun 17, 2016 | News and Updates

“Personally and professionally, I am thrilled to have found Jennifer Garland and her business, The Mane Intent. Jennifer’s style and demeanour immediately impressed me. She exudes kindness, sensitivity, passion and professional boundaries. Initially our...
Are We In a Coping Crisis?

Are We In a Coping Crisis?

by The Mane Intent | Mar 24, 2016 | Muse from The Round Pen, News and Updates

Dr. Bill Howatt thinks so. I had an opportunity to hear Dr. Howatt’s presentation called ‘The Coping Crisis: Building Psychologically Safe Workplaces’ at the Tema Conter Conference on Mental Health held earlier this year. He is the Chief Researcher...
Bellwood’s Addiction & PTSD/OSI Treatment Program Clients to Benefit from Equine Experiential Learning offered by The Mane Intent

Bellwood’s Addiction & PTSD/OSI Treatment Program Clients to Benefit from Equine Experiential Learning offered by The Mane Intent

by The Mane Intent | Dec 4, 2015 | News and Updates

“It is amazing to see our clients transform in front of our eyes  with the herd at The Mane Intent. They are so involved in the process and are so touched by their interaction with their equine partners that they seem to get in touch with long lost emotions...
Movember: It’s Time to Focus on Men’s Mental Health

Movember: It’s Time to Focus on Men’s Mental Health

by The Mane Intent | Nov 10, 2015 | Muse from The Round Pen

No one saw it coming. Perhaps the victim did – a Mother’s intuition. Her son struggled with mental illness. She was responsible for his care. Her screams that morning from the comfort of her home were loud enough to alert the neighbours that something was...
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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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