A Set Chance

12/01/2025

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11/29/2025

You are allowed to be “enough” exactly as you are today.
Not the version of you that’s healed, accomplished, or “on top of everything.”
Just you—breathing, trying, showing up in the ways you can.

In sessions, I see so many people carrying the weight of “not enough.”
Not strong enough.
Not calm enough.
Not productive enough.
Not healed enough.

But the truth is this:
You were never meant to earn your worth.
You already are enough because you exist, because you matter, because your story has value.

Healing doesn’t require perfection.
It requires honesty, compassion, and the courage to keep going—one moment at a time. 💛🐎💙

11/28/2025

💛🐎💙 Understanding Your Nervous System

Helping others recognize what their nervous system is trying to communicate — not as “good” or “bad,” but as cues about what they need in the moment.

Our bodies move through three main states:
• Dorsal Vagal — feeling shut down, numb, or overwhelmed
• Fight/Flight — feeling anxious, irritable, or on edge
• Freeze — feeling stuck, fatigued, or disconnected

Each state has ways we can support the body:
✨ Gentle movement
✨ Regulated breathing
✨ Journaling or releasing stored stress
✨ Weighted blankets, warmth, or calming sensory input

The goal isn’t to “fix” yourself — it’s to understand your system and help it return to safety at a pace that feels right for you.
At A SET CHANCE, we guide clients in learning these skills so healing feels possible, predictable, and supported. 💛🐎💙

11/27/2025

“Holidays can bring up a mix of emotions, and connection is one of the strongest protective factors we have. From A SET CHANCE, wishing you a grounded and meaningful Thanksgiving 🧡🐎💛🐎💙.”

11/24/2025

As we step into Thanksgiving week, I’m reminded of how much there is to be grateful for—both in this work and within this community.

I’m grateful for every client who walks through the doors of A SET CHANCE and shows up for themselves, even on the days when healing feels heavy. Your courage, your honesty, and your commitment to growth do not go unnoticed.

I’m grateful for the families who support the process, ask questions, and stay engaged. Your willingness to collaborate creates a foundation for meaningful change.

I’m grateful for this community that continues to believe in the mission behind A SET CHANCE—whether it’s through equine-assisted psychotherapy, EMDR, or traditional talk therapy. Your trust allows this space to exist and serve.

And most of all, I’m grateful for the reminder that healing is possible, that resilience is real, and that every being truly can succeed if given A Set Chance.

Wishing everyone a safe, gentle, and grounded start to Thanksgiving week.
May you find moments of peace, connection, and gratitude wherever you are. 🍂💛🐎💙

11/23/2025

Remember this is YOUR JOURNEY, we’re just here to help guide YOU

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11/21/2025

In a world that can feel determined to wear down your hope and convince you that you’re not going to make it, we want you to know this: you are doing an incredible job defying the odds stacked against you.

Your life is telling a different story than the one your challenges try to write. It’s sending out a message of resilience, strength, and possibility—one that reminds us that, in time, we do find our way to safety and steadiness.

Keep looking toward what feels bright, grounding, and true for you.
Even in the darkest seasons, that small light is enough to guide you forward. And you don’t have to walk that path alone—A SET CHANCE is here to support you through every step of your healing.

Every being can succeed if given A Set Chance.
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11/19/2025

This is your reminder that mental health matters more than constant availability, perfectionism, or meeting every expectation placed on you.
Healing begins when we give ourselves permission to pause.
A Set Chance – Every being can succeed if given a set chance.💛🐎💙

11/19/2025

It's that time of year! For our kids with sensory needs, the holiday season can be a real challenge.

Here, we're breaking down sensory seeking needs when it comes to all of the holiday overwhelm.

We have a few tips for the changes to routine, crowds, and self regulation needs that arise during the holidays! ... https://www.theottoolbox.com/home-ideas-sensory-seekers/

11/19/2025

11/17/2025

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Forgiveness is a core part of healing.
We often hold onto guilt for things we didn’t know, boundaries we didn’t set, or decisions we made under stress. But healing begins when we allow ourselves compassion.

Watching the horses today was a reminder that regulation, connection, and calm happen when we create safe internal space.

Progress starts with giving yourself permission to grow 💛🐎💙🥀🌹

11/15/2025

Sometimes regulation begins with someone else’s calm. That’s the heart of co-regulation.”

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