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Embodying Stillness: Honoring Here and Now

Embodying Stillness: Honoring Here and Now

by The Mane Intent | Feb 4, 2019 | Muse from The Round Pen

“Awareness means that you are in the here and now, living in the present. Awareness is a skill that we need to grow and evolve throughout life if we are to enjoy freedom and true choice. With awareness, we can have a brighter, more cheerful, joyful and alert...
Learn from Resilience Experts at National Conference

Learn from Resilience Experts at National Conference

by The Mane Intent | Jan 16, 2019 | News and Updates

We’re thrilled to announce that resilience research experts Dr. Kateryna Keefer and Dr. Sandrina de Finney are confirmed as the keynote presenters for the Inviting Resilience national conference to be hosted by Trent University; Kawartha Sexual Assault Centre;...
Learn from Resilience Experts at National Conference

Inviting Resilience Focus of National Conference — Call for Session Proposals and Poster Presentations

by The Mane Intent | Nov 20, 2018 | News and Updates

Inviting Resilience is the overarching theme of a national conference to be hosted by The Mane Intent, Kawartha Sexual Assault Centre and Trent University  on Tuesday, May 21 and Wednesday, May 22, 2019 at Trent University in Peterborough, Ontario. The Inviting...
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....
A Business Birthday and a New Web Site

A Business Birthday and a New Web Site

by The Mane Intent | Jul 31, 2018 | Muse from The Round Pen

“Whatever you can do or dream you can, begin it. Boldness has genius, power and magic in it.” — John Anster In May this year, The Mane Intent entered into its fifth fiscal year and on Monday, August 13 — we are hosting an open house to...
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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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