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Vital Communities Grant to Support EAL Program for Indigenous Youth

Vital Communities Grant to Support EAL Program for Indigenous Youth

by The Mane Intent | Nov 16, 2018 | News and Updates

We’re thrilled to share that Kawartha Sexual Assault Centre (KSAC) is receiving a $5,000 2019 Vital Communities Grant as announced by the Community Foundation of Greater Peterborough (CFGP) at an event hosted at The Mount Community Centre on November 15, 2018....
ICAP 2018 Poster Presentation: Fostering Resiliency-Based Competencies in At-Risk Youth

ICAP 2018 Poster Presentation: Fostering Resiliency-Based Competencies in At-Risk Youth

by The Mane Intent | Feb 13, 2018 | News and Updates

We’re pleased to announce that Dr. Kateryna (Katia) Keefer ‘s proposal for a printed poster has been accepted for presentation at the 29th International Congress of Applied Psychology (ICAP 2018) conference in Montreal June 26 – 30th, 2018. The title of her printed...
Speaking Up About Family Violence

Speaking Up About Family Violence

by The Mane Intent | Nov 30, 2016 | Muse from The Round Pen

“Every year at least a billion children are exposed to violence. This epidemic of violence can no longer be tolerated or ignored. The burden of violence is grave and long-lasting.” Dr. Susan Bissell, UNICEF International An important public health issue...

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Down into the woods today to see the wild flowers. Down into the woods today to see the wild flowers. Trilliums have arrived. Love the unfolding. #trilliums #spring #flowers
The tiniest landscape growing on the wall of the g The tiniest landscape growing on the wall of the garden. Nature in all its shapes and sizes teaching us to stand tall and move to the light. #garden #walledgarden #naturetherapy
A beautiful day to be out in the field connecting A beautiful day to be out in the field connecting with the herd. #equineassistedtherapy #connection #horses #springvibes
We had a great session yesterday working with a wo We had a great session yesterday working with a women’s group from YPO, a global leadership community for chief executives. A shout out to @elmhirstsresort for providing an exceptional local experience to support their stay nearby. Always a gift to witness visitors to the farm stepping away from fear into full confidence. Raven, pictured here,  was a good coach. #equineassistedlearning #ontarioretreat #buildingresilience
Grey County Weekend with @sarahevdb - first stop a Grey County Weekend with @sarahevdb - first stop a visit with a favourite nephew Kaz who owns and operates @valley_espresso in Flesherton with the lovely Lauren of @sodapopfarm flower farm. These two are rocking the entrepreneurial spirit. Great coffee and company! #flesherton #greycounty #expresso
Pleased to share The Mane Intent is a winner of th Pleased to share The Mane Intent is a winner of the Peterborough County 2026 Community Recognition Awards in Otonabee-South Monaghan Business Leadership Category. The recipients will be honoured at a private county event in May. Thank you to the individual who nominated us for this special recognition. The Mane Intent is a specialized therapy practice offering in-person and virtual counselling and equine-assisted psychotherapy, for individuals aged seven and up and for groups of all ages, with a strong focus on building resilience. We are welcoming new clients.  Founded in 2014 by Jennifer Garland, Registered Psychotherapist and owner/program director, The Mane Intent has become a respected provider of trauma-informed, experiential mental health care in the Peterborough area. Jennifer holds a Master’s degree in Counselling Psychology and has completed advanced training in trauma treatment. In 2024, The Mane Intent proudly celebrated its 10th anniversary. Operating from a therapeutic farm in OSM Township, The Mane Intent partners with horses, donkeys, and goats as part of the healing process, creating a unique and supportive environment for clients. Programming is informed by Building Internal Resilience through Horses, an innovative, research-backed model developed by The Mane Intent in collaboration with Kawartha Sexual Assault Centre and Trent University funded by Public Health Agency of Canada. Between 2017-2021, this program demonstrated lasting improvements in resilience, emotional awareness, and relational skills for young women impacted by violence. The Mane Intent works closely with numerous social service agencies and, since 2023, has served as a referral source for Victim Services. Jennifer’s leadership and impact has been recognized through the Peterborough-Kawarthas Chamber of Commerce Business Excellence Awards, including Health and Wellness Awards in 2017 and 2022, and the Micro Business Award in 2022. Jennifer was the recipient of a Women of Impact Award in 2024 as part of United Way Peterborough’s Women United Initiative. @osmtownship @ptbocounty @kawartha_sac @ptbokawarthaschamber @phacanada #equinetherapy @trentuniversity
Sound on. Spring peepers - such joy in their music Sound on. Spring peepers - such joy in their music. #natute #springpeepers #joy
Walking in the woods with a friend today and we ca Walking in the woods with a friend today and we came upon these beautiful wild flowers. The spring unfolding is well underway. We were also being watched by a couple of very large hawks. #nature #spring #naturetherapy #equineassistedtherapy
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