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Dreamcatcher Nature Assisted Therapy, 53044 Range Road 213, Strathcona, AB (2026)

03/21/2026

Parents, we've got you covered for the upcoming PD Days!

While you're at work, your kids will be living their best ranch life—making friends with our horses, goats, donkeys, sheep, and chickens at our beautiful 40-acre property!

Here's what makes our camp special: ✨ Real animal interactions ✨ Expert-led by our Recreational Therapist ✨ Perfect mix of learning, playing & creating ✨ Safe, supervised, and seriously fun

The only problem? Your kids will beg to come back! 😄

Camp Details:
📅 April 6th & May 1st
👍Ages 7-12
⏰ 9 AM - 4 PM
🚗Drop off: 8:45am-9:00am | Pick up: 4:00pm-4:15pm
📍 53044, RR #213, Ardrossan, AB
💰 $125/child

Spots are limited and we need 10 campers minimum to make the magic happen—so tag a parent who needs this and let's fill it up! 🙌 Please register for the April 6th camp by March 30th and the May 1st camp by April 24th to secure your spot.

Register using the QR code in the photo or follow this link: https://form.jotform.com/Dreamcatcher_Therapy/dreamcatcher-pd-day-kids-camp

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03/17/2026

Happy St. Patrick's Day!

While luck can be a wonderful thing, we believe the greatest fortune comes from within — a healthy mind, a resilient spirit, and the courage to keep growing.

To our incredible clients, volunteers, and Dreamcatcher™ team, may this day be filled with good company, good cheer, and a little extra luck!

Wishing you a wonderful St. Patrick's Day

03/16/2026

This week, March 15 to 21, we're proudly celebrating Creative Arts Therapy Week and here at Dreamcatcher™, the creative and healing arts are at the very heart of everything we do.

The painting featured in this post captures something we witness every single day — the profound peace and connection that comes when a person is surrounded by nature, animals, and the freedom to simply be. That sense of calm, safety, and belonging is what Dreamcatcher is built on.

Whether you're processing trauma, navigating anxiety, working through grief, or simply seeking a deeper understanding of yourself, we have a path forward for you. 💙

📲 Check out our website to learn more about the art mediums and therapeutic services we provide for emotional healing and expression. https://www.dreamcatcherassociation.com/oneonone.html

💙 Here's to Creative Arts Therapy Week — and to every brave soul doing the courageous work of healing.

03/13/2026

March is National Social Worker Month, and we're honored to celebrate the two incredible Registered Clinical Social Workers at Dreamcatcher™ Nature Assisted Therapy! 🌿

Our clinical social workers combine professional expertise with the healing power of nature to support our clients through life's challenges. Day in and day out, they create safe, compassionate spaces where growth and healing happen—whether that's on a forest trail, in the company of human services assistance animals, or under the open sky.

Social workers are changemakers, advocates, and healers who show up for individuals, families, and communities every single day. From navigating trauma and anxiety to building resilience and connection, our social workers meet each person exactly where they are—with compassion, skill, and unwavering support.

To all social workers: thank you for the vital work you do. Your impact reaches further than you'll ever know. 💚

03/13/2026

Dreamcatcher Nature Assisted Therapy is offering 10 complimentary individual therapy sessions for young adults and older adolescents with Tourette Syndrome who are navigating the transition to adulthood. These specialized sessions are designed to provide targeted support during this critical developmental phase, utilizing a tranquil, natural environment to address the unique challenges of this life stage.

𝗪𝗵𝗮𝘁 𝗣𝗮𝗿𝘁𝗶𝗰𝗶𝗽𝗮𝗻𝘁𝘀 𝗪𝗶𝗹𝗹 𝗘𝘅𝗽𝗹𝗼𝗿𝗲:

Working with a qualified therapist in a nature-based setting with animals, young adults will develop essential skills for successful transition into adulthood, including:

𝗦𝗲𝗹𝗳-𝗔𝗱𝘃𝗼𝗰𝗮𝗰𝘆 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗜𝗱𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗶𝘁𝘆 𝗗𝗲𝘃𝗲𝗹𝗼𝗽𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁
🔷Understanding and articulating personal needs related to Tourette Syndrome in educational, workplace, and social settings
🔷Building confidence in self-disclosure and setting appropriate boundaries
🔷Developing a positive self-concept that integrates their neurodivergent identity

𝗘𝗺𝗼𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝗮𝗹 𝗥𝗲𝗴𝘂𝗹𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗦𝘁𝗿𝗲𝘀𝘀 𝗠𝗮𝗻𝗮𝗴𝗲𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁
🔷Learning to recognize and manage anxiety, frustration, and overwhelming emotions that often accompany life transitions
🔷Developing personalized coping strategies through interaction with calming natural environments and therapeutic animals
🔷Building resilience to navigate setbacks and unexpected challenges

𝗦𝗼𝗰𝗶𝗮𝗹 𝗦𝗸𝗶𝗹𝗹𝘀 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗥𝗲𝗹𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝘀𝗵𝗶𝗽 𝗕𝘂𝗶𝗹𝗱𝗶𝗻𝗴
🔷Practicing communication skills in a non-judgmental, supportive environment
🔷Developing strategies for building and maintaining meaningful relationship
🔷Addressing social anxiety and building confidence in new social situations

𝗟𝗶𝗳𝗲 𝗦𝗸𝗶𝗹𝗹𝘀 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗜𝗻𝗱𝗲𝗽𝗲𝗻𝗱𝗲𝗻𝗰𝗲
🔷Setting realistic goals for education, employment, and independent living
🔷Problem-solving and decision-making in a supportive therapeutic context
🔷Developing organizational strategies and time management skills

𝗧𝗶𝗰 𝗠𝗮𝗻𝗮𝗴𝗲𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗶𝗻 𝗥𝗲𝗮𝗹-𝗪𝗼𝗿𝗹𝗱 𝗖𝗼𝗻𝘁𝗲𝘅𝘁𝘀
🔷Exploring practical strategies for managing tics in various life situations
🔷Reducing shame and anxiety associated with tics through therapeutic animal interactions
🔷Building confidence to participate fully in work, school, and social activities

Nature-based and animal-assisted therapeutic interventions provide unique opportunities for experiential learning, where young adults can practice new skills in real-time while receiving immediate, non-judgmental feedback from animals and the natural environment. This approach has demonstrated significant benefits in promoting emotional regulation, building resilience, and developing effective coping mechanisms.

𝗧𝗵𝗲𝗿𝗲 𝗮𝗿𝗲 𝗼𝗻𝗹𝘆 𝟮 𝘀𝗽𝗼𝘁𝘀 𝗹𝗲𝗳𝘁! 𝗣𝗹𝗲𝗮𝘀𝗲 𝗰𝗼𝗻𝘁𝗮𝗰𝘁 𝘂𝘀 𝘁𝗼 𝘀𝗲𝗰𝘂𝗿𝗲 𝘆𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗽𝗹𝗮𝗰𝗲.

Contact info@dreamcatcherassociation.com to register or learn more about how we can support your youth’s journey.

03/10/2026

March is Brain Health Awareness Month!

🧠 Your brain is the most powerful organ in your body — and like any muscle, it needs care. Small daily habits can make a big difference in long-term cognitive health. Start small, stay consistent, and build habits that work for you.

Here are some ways you can boost your brain health:

🔷Keep your brain active: read, write, create art, sing, build puzzles, learn a new language or instrument, and try new things - challenge your brain to keep your mind stimulated.

🔷Eat nutritious food: eat fruits, vegetables, protein, and whole grains, incorporate healthy fats like omega-3's, foods with anti-inflammatory and anti-oxidant properties, and drink plenty of water to stay hydrated. Limit saturated fats, refined sugars, and alcohol.

🔷Stay physically active: regular exercise improves blood flow to the brain, which is essential for keeping it healthy and sharp. Even a daily walk makes a difference.

🔷Manage stress: practice mindfulness or meditation, take time to yourself doing things you love, spend time in nature, care for your emotions, or reach out for support.

🔷Be socially active: spend time with friends and family. Meaningful relationships and social interaction stimulate the brain, reduce stress, blood pressure, and lower the risk for dementia.

Taking care of your brain means taking care of your whole self. Counselling can help you build emotional resilience, manage stress, and develop healthy habits that support long-term brain health. You don't have to navigate it alone. At Dreamcatcher™ we take a holistic approach to healing — supporting your mind, body, and overall well-being every step of the way. We are here for you.

03/10/2026

𝗙𝗿𝗶𝗱𝗮𝘆, 𝗠𝗮𝗿𝗰𝗵 𝟮𝟬𝘁𝗵 - 𝗣𝗗 𝗗𝗔𝗬 𝗖𝗔𝗠𝗣 𝗮𝘁 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗥𝗮𝗻𝗰𝗵!
Thursday, March 12th is the last day to register, to secure your spot, register here or scan the QR code: https://form.jotform.com/.../dreamcatcher-pd-day-kids-camp

School's out—time for an ANIMAL-PACKED ADVENTURE!
This isn't your typical day camp. Kids aged 7-12 will spend an epic day at our sprawling 40-acre ranch packed with hands-on animal activities, action, and non-stop fun!

𝗚𝗲𝘁 𝗥𝗲𝗮𝗱𝘆 𝘁𝗼:
🐴 Meet our amazing animals and hear their unique stories while learning important animal safety skills
🐐 Get to know your new four-legged friends through one-on-one bonding time and grooming
🎾 Play WITH the animals in interactive games—yes, really! Think chicken yoga, donkey pool, animal obstacle courses, or dress up with the critters!

𝗣𝗹𝘂𝘀 𝗘𝘃𝗲𝗻 𝗠𝗼𝗿𝗲 𝗙𝘂𝗻:
👫Ice-breaker activities for the kids to make new friends
🏃High-energy outdoor games like capture the flag, rock-paper-scissor relay race, or some other form of outdoor recreation fun
🌲Exploration of nature through a scavenger hunt or nature walk
🎨Creative nature activity like rock painting or building fairy or bird houses

𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗗𝗲𝘁𝗮𝗶𝗹𝘀:
📍 Location: 53044 RR #213, Ardrossan, AB
💰 Cost: $125 per child
🚗 Drop-Off: 8:45-9:00 AM | Pick-Up: 4:00-4:15 PM

𝗜𝗺𝗽𝗼𝗿𝘁𝗮𝗻𝘁: We need a minimum of 10 campers for this day to run—spread the word!

To secure your spot, please register by the following dates:
📅March 20th Camp 📝March 12th

⚠️ No childcare available before or after program hours—please plan accordingly.
Led by our experienced Recreational Therapist and team, your kids will experience ranch life like never before—getting their hands dirty, their hearts full, and their faces beaming with joy!

03/09/2026

Happy International Women's Day from our team at Dreamcatcher™! 💙🌿

Today we celebrate the women who show up for others, yes, but also, courageously, for themselves.

Healing is not a straight line, and it is not one-size-fits-all. At Dreamcatcher™, we deeply believe that every woman deserves a therapeutic space that feels right for her. That's why we offer a wide range of services designed to support you in the way that works best for your unique journey. We assist clients through nature-assisted therapy, play and sandtray therapy, art, music, EMDR, and talk therapy, because there is no single path to healing, and we are here to walk whichever one feels like yours.

Whether you are navigating anxiety, trauma, grief, life transitions, or simply the weight of everything you carry, you do not have to carry it alone.

To every woman in our community: your mental health matters. Your healing matters. You matter. This International Women's Day, we honor your strength and your willingness to choose yourself. 💙

If you or a woman in your life could benefit from our services, we'd love to connect.

03/06/2026

Happy Employee Appreciation Day to our extraordinary Dreamcatcher™ Employees! 🌿

Today we celebrate each of you and the incredible impact you make:

✨ Eileen - Our CEO, Founder, and Registered Psychologist, you lead with vision and expertise. From running the organization and supervising therapists and counselling clients, to writing Canada's first textbook in Animal Assisted Human Services (AAHS), and serving as President of the Animal Assisted Therapy Chapter with CCPA, you're shaping the future of our field while nurturing our team's growth every single day.

✨ Jess - Our Administrative Manager and organizational superhero. From client intakes and bookings to managing underlings and students, academy administration, chicken expertise and more, you handle countless behind-the-scenes details that keep us running smoothly. Your dedication to our clients, our team, our critters, and organization makes Dreamcatcher™ feel like home.

✨ Raina - Our Evening Administrative Assistant who ensures our clients and therapists are supported when they need it most. From check-ins and billing to paperwork and file updates, you keep our evenings running seamlessly while maintaining our space with care.

✨ Shea - Our Volunteer Coordinator who is the heart of our animal care. You recruit, train, and nurture our volunteer family, ensuring our therapy animals receive the love and care they deserve every single day. From scheduling to feed orders to volunteer celebrations, you make magic happen.

✨ Megan - From starting as our Volunteer Coordinator to assisting with Marketing, Tourism, and more; we welcome you to your new role as our Program and Partnership Development Manager. You are an incredible asset to us, bending at every turn and filling in the gaps in the multiple ways you are needed. We couldn’t do it without you! The new work you do will be integral to the growth of our academy. We value your commitment to learning and advancing with our organization.

Dreamcatcher™ employees, you don't just show up to work—you show up with open hearts, gentle hands, and unwavering commitment to healing. The work we do isn't easy, but you make it look effortless. Thank you for choosing this path, for believing in the power of nature and connection, and for making Dreamcatcher™ a place of hope and transformation.

We see you. We appreciate you. We're honored to walk this path alongside you. 💙

03/06/2026

𝗙𝗿𝗶𝗱𝗮𝘆, 𝗠𝗮𝗿𝗰𝗵 𝟲𝘁𝗵 & 𝟮𝟬𝘁𝗵 - 𝗣𝗗 𝗗𝗔𝗬 𝗖𝗔𝗠𝗣 𝗮𝘁 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗥𝗮𝗻𝗰𝗵!

Our March 6th camp date (tomorrow) is now full, however, we still have available spots for our March 20th date! To secure your spot, register here: https://form.jotform.com/Dreamcatcher_Therapy/dreamcatcher-pd-day-kids-camp

School's out—time for an ANIMAL-PACKED ADVENTURE!

This isn't your typical day camp. Kids aged 7-12 will spend an epic day at our sprawling 40-acre ranch packed with hands-on animal activities, action, and non-stop fun!

𝗚𝗲𝘁 𝗥𝗲𝗮𝗱𝘆 𝘁𝗼:

🐴 Meet our amazing animals and hear their unique stories while learning important animal safety skills
🐐 Get to know your new four-legged friends through one-on-one bonding time and grooming
🎾 Play WITH the animals in interactive games—yes, really! Think chicken yoga, donkey pool, animal obstacle courses, or dress up with the critters!

𝗣𝗹𝘂𝘀 𝗘𝘃𝗲𝗻 𝗠𝗼𝗿𝗲 𝗙𝘂𝗻:

👫Ice-breaker activities for the kids to make new friends
🏃High-energy outdoor games like capture the flag, rock-paper-scissor relay race, or some other form of outdoor recreation fun
🌲Exploration of nature through a scavenger hunt or nature walk
🎨Creative nature activity like rock painting or building fairy or bird houses

𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗗𝗲𝘁𝗮𝗶𝗹𝘀:
📍 Location: 53044 RR #213, Ardrossan, AB
💰 Cost: $125 per child
🚗 Drop-Off: 8:45-9:00 AM | Pick-Up: 4:00-4:15 PM

𝗜𝗺𝗽𝗼𝗿𝘁𝗮𝗻𝘁: We need a minimum of 10 campers for this day to run—spread the word!
To secure your spot, please register by the following dates:
📅March 6th Camp 📝February 26th
📅March 20th Camp 📝March 12th

⚠️ No childcare available before or after program hours—please plan accordingly.

Led by our experienced Recreational Therapist and team, your kids will experience ranch life like never before—getting their hands dirty, their hearts full, and their faces beaming with joy!

03/04/2026

🌍 Happy World Wildlife Day! 🦋🐾

Today we pause to celebrate and honour the incredible wild creatures that share our land with us — and to raise our voices for their protection. 🌿 Wildlife is not just beautiful, it is essential.

Nestled on 40 acres of land, we are proud stewards of a thriving natural habitat. Protecting and nurturing that land is something we take deeply seriously — because we believe that caring for nature is one of the most meaningful things we can do. 💚

At Dreamcatcher™ Nature Assisted Therapy, we honour all forms of life and work within our natural habitat to share the researched benefits of nature for health and wellbeing. Time in nature has been shown to reduce stress, support mental clarity, and improve overall emotional wellness — gifts the natural world offers freely when we slow down and connect.

Habitats are disappearing. Species are vanishing. But awareness, advocacy, and action can change that.

At Dreamcatcher™, we preserve and restore our natural forest by planting trees, support our pollinators by planting native perennial flowers, shelter birds and bats with houses, and maintain a duck pond for ducks, geese, muskrats, and frogs to live in a peaceful haven alongside our goats.

Above all, we believe in observing wildlife from a safe and respectful distance when they choose to call our ranch their home. Animals such as deer, elk, moose, coyotes, mink, muskrats, birds of all types, and insects like bumblebees, butterflies, moths, and more live here alongside us. We are honoured to have their presence, to hear the songs of birds in the morning, the chorus of frogs on a warm evening, the haunting call of owls at dusk, and the distant howls of coyotes at night — sounds we don't fear but deeply appreciate.

This World Wildlife Day, we encourage you to:

🌱 Put up a bat house or bird feeder
🌱 Plant native species in your own yard
🌱 Protect and restore natural habitats
🌱 Educate yourself about the wild animals in your area
🌱 Visit and connect with the natural world and observe nature in its beauty

Take a moment today to step outside, breathe in the fresh air, and appreciate the wild world around you. 💚 The natural world is worth protecting. And at Dreamcatcher™, it is worth every single effort we make. 🦅🐾

02/27/2026

🌿 We're Hiring at Dreamcatcher Nature Assisted Therapy! 🌿

We're looking for a motivated Ranch Hand / Animal Caretaker to join our team! Duties include animal care, animal handling, and facility cleaning.

✅ Must be enrolled in high school (min age 14)
✅ Reliable transportation required
✅ On-call/in-person position
✅ Entry-level/minimum wage
✅ Knowledge of basic cleaning and ability to clean thoroughly is required
✅ Experience with animals is preferred but not required
✅ Applicants must be comfortable working with horses, donkeys, mini horses/donkeys, goats, sheep, chickens (including roosters)

Note: This position is specifically open to current high school students. Hiring for this role is contingent on the approval of external youth employment funding.

If you love animals, the outdoors, and want to make a difference, we'd love to hear from you!🐾To apply, please email your cover letter and resume to info@dreamcatcherassociation.com

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