Solas Counseling: Healing Through Horses, LLC

09/14/2022

In psychotherapy sessions with horses, mental health facilitation teams help clients process patterns of thoughts, beliefs and behaviors that arise during experiences with horses, and help them apply those learnings to their personal lives.

Each session is designed with a focus on treatment goals or learning objectives that support client progress.
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09/12/2022

Mental health services and programs involving horses have innumerable benefits and can be extremely beneficial for various psychotherapeutic needs. Interacting with horses helps people to receive emotional support, become more in touch with their feelings and learn practical interpersonal and communication skills.
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09/11/2022

Some people find it difficult to articulate their feelings verbally. However, many clients find it easier to identify and express feelings when in the presence of horses. Horses hold space in a safe way that can help clients release feelings that have been stuck or unacknowledged.

With the support of mental health professionals and equine facilitators, personal feelings, beliefs and narratives come to light so healing and change can begin.
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02/04/2022

"When we are around horses, we will more often experience moments where our thoughts are silent - free from any problems or worries. We can borrow their eyes and ears and look at our surroundings in a different and multisensory way. They show us the beauty of what’s happening right now and help us to experience the moment as it is unfolding. Horses can assist us in recognizing the beauty of the simple act: 'To Be Present Together.'"

Excerpt from Stormy May's new book, Secrets Horses Keep: What horses teach us about being human. Read the book as it is being finished, exclusively for Patreon supporters. Learn more at https://stormymay.com

05/14/2021

Hello. It’s Mental Health Awareness week - so I thought I’d share this.
I hope you’re ok in these odd times.

(Also - if anyone approaches you with another account in my name - it’s not me. Please ignore it.)

03/04/2021

Solas Counseling is now accepting new clients, still at lower cost to support our community members struggling due to COVID. Do you need support with your kiddo who hasn’t seen their friends in a year? Are you experiencing anxiety or depression? Trauma? Are you curious about eco-therapy, nature-based counseling, and working with horses? The horses and I are here to support your journey!

10/11/2020

📢It’s 🌎

🎁 An opportunity to share kindness all around the world💚

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At times like this when the world feels upside down,

kindness can be the key to turning things around

You see, kindness has the power to create community, support and hope.

A helping hand says your not alone when you face that upwards slope

Of course, being kind is always the right thing to do

But did you know that doing good is also good for you?

You see a little act of kindness can boost your mental health

It can lower stress and cheer your mood to think of someone else

And of course, don’t forget to be kind to yourself

It doesn’t have to take a lot, ‘cause even the smallest spark

Can be the thing to light the way when someone’s world feels dark

So, make that call, share that gif, send some happy post

And this World Mental Health Day 🌎

Remember kindness matters most! 💚
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👉Read more in our Kindness Matters guide: https://www.mentalhealth.org.uk/campaigns/mental-health-awareness-week/kindness-matters-guide
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☎️Need support?
💚 Remember that Samaritans are available 24/7 for free on 116 123 (UK) and whatever you’re going through, they’re here to face it with you.

04/15/2020

Horses are extremely sensitive to human emotions and are able to pick up on our subtlest feelings to help us uncover emotional blind spots.

09/27/2019

08/13/2019

Emotional healing doesn't always need to involve talking. 🐴 💗

07/22/2019

“There is something about being near a horse that is nourishing and supportive.”