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Four Ways to Improve Your Self-Awareness

Four Ways to Improve Your Self-Awareness

by The Mane Intent | Jun 15, 2018 | Muse from The Round Pen

“I think self-awareness is probably the most important thing towards being a champion.” – Billie Jean King The first part of building our emotional intelligence is through our personal competence. Personal competence is made up of two parts: our...
Love Your Self: Transforming Your Inner Critic

Love Your Self: Transforming Your Inner Critic

by The Mane Intent | Nov 3, 2017 | Muse from The Round Pen

Do you listen to your inner critic or your inner champion?  When I began my latest entrepreneurial journey four years ago, my inner critic found her voice again. “Why would you do this?” she would say, given her inclination to think small, limiting thoughts and...
Hanging on to Precious Moments – Happy Trails Viviane Burmester

Hanging on to Precious Moments – Happy Trails Viviane Burmester

by The Mane Intent | Jul 24, 2017 | Muse from The Round Pen

“I’ll take the message. And I’ll spread the word. Horses are great healers. And they should be heard.” – Viviane Burmester Do you ever experience a moment that you just want to hold on to a little longer? This past weekend, I experienced such a moment. Well, actually...
A Warm Herd Welcome to Viviane Burmester

A Warm Herd Welcome to Viviane Burmester

by The Mane Intent | Mar 1, 2017 | News and Updates

“I have experienced the power of horses to change us, their honesty as well as their infinite trust once you open your heart to them and allow them to touch your soul.” – Viviane Burmester In December, 2015, I received an email out of blue from...

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A fabulous day hosting friends with a shared inter A fabulous day hosting friends with a shared interest in art I met in Greece last year. Even Raven wanted to be part of the fun. My September sabbatical continues. The Mane Intent offices will be closed until Monday, Sept 28 while I embark on this year’s adventure. #vacation #art #friendship #horsepower
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
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