02/02/2026
When to Lay Down
At Mountain Valley Recovery, we do not treat every man the same.
In horsemanship, laying a horse down is a reset used only when fear, panic, or learned behaviors keep the horse stuck in fight or flight. Most horses stop bucking through consistent groundwork, calm leadership, and trust built over time.
We apply some of these same principles to the men we work with.
Most men do not need to be broken to heal.
They need structure. Routine. Purpose. Accountability.
They need steady work and clear expectations, not force.
But some men come in so overwhelmed by trauma and addiction that their nervous system never shuts off. For them, recovery starts by slowing everything down. Creating safety. Learning they do not have to fight anymore.
If you or someone you love is in need of a chance to slow down you can find out more at: www.mountainvalleyrecovery.com
Voice: Brent Vaughn, Coach, Graduate, Cowboy.