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The Best Kept Secret in Business: Telling Your Story

The Best Kept Secret in Business: Telling Your Story

by The Mane Intent | Nov 10, 2016 | Muse from The Round Pen

Today I had an opportunity to share our story thanks to an invitation to participate in a panel discussion on storytelling at the Business Summit 2016 hosted by Peterborough Chamber of Commerce. I shared the podium with Sofie Andreou of Sofie Andreou & Associates...
Connecting to VON Canada’s Hospice Services in Durham Region

Connecting to VON Canada’s Hospice Services in Durham Region

by The Mane Intent | Aug 26, 2016 | News and Updates

“Palliative care is a special kind of health care for individuals and families who are living with a life-limiting illness that is usually at an advanced stage. The goal of palliative care is to provide comfort and dignity for the person living with the illness...
Minding the Labyrinth: Finding Creative Inspiration in This Circle of Life

Minding the Labyrinth: Finding Creative Inspiration in This Circle of Life

by The Mane Intent | Jul 27, 2016 | Muse from The Round Pen

“The labyrinth offers a sacred and stable place to focus the attention and listen to the longing of the soul.” Rev. Dr. Lauren Artess, Veriditas, The Worldwide Labyrinth Project Have you ever walked a labyrinth? Spirals tend to show up in my art work. Life circles I...
June 27, 2016 First Annual PTSD Awareness Day

June 27, 2016 First Annual PTSD Awareness Day

by The Mane Intent | Jun 28, 2016 | News and Updates

“This was a phenomenal day for me.” Participant, Equine Support for Post-Traumatic Growth June 27, 2016 marked the first Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) Awareness Day in Alberta. The private members bill was brought forward by MLA Nicole Goehring and...
The Mane Intent Receives $5,000 in Funding from Peterborough Economic Development

The Mane Intent Receives $5,000 in Funding from Peterborough Economic Development

by The Mane Intent | Jun 21, 2016 | News and Updates

“We are proud to showcase the talented entrepreneurs of the B.L.A.S.T. Top 16 in 2016. Our team designed this pilot project to address a specific need in the market: a program for older entrepreneurs. We look forward to continuing to celebrate the successes of...
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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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