Horses of Healing Wholeness and Hope

by Anna B. Joachim

Description Unleash the remedying potential of horses: How equine-assisted services can improve your mental health and emotional well-being. Do you or a loved one suffer from trauma or developmental challenges, and are you looking for therapy options to help overcome these complex issues? Do you know that animals have emotions too, which can positively impact one's mental health? Read this comprehensive, illustrated book to discover some of the amazing aspects of these noble animals and how they can help us find relief in our trials, positively impacting ourselves and everyone around us. Inside, you'll discover: — How one woman's love of horses changed the way military horses are treated - discover how her legacy lives on today— Why some horses need relief, too - including ways to communicate with and understand horses on a deeper level— A look at the art of horse whispering, including its history, snapshots of noteworthy modern-day horse whisperers, and the "join up" method developed by the "Man Who Listens to Horses" — What Natural Horsemanship truly is, and several profiles of the most notable horse experts - with the first dating back to 420 BCE! — The many ways in which equine-assisted therapy can help with PTSD, lessen the effects of stressful careers, and reduce anxiety — Tips on finding the best equine therapy center, including a list of centers that do fantastic work— The many benefits of equine therapy for those with developmental challenges, including how it helps people with ADHD, Down Syndrome, and a myriad of other challenges And so much more! You might think that you don't have enough experience with horses to benefit in this way from them or that equine therapy will cost more than you can afford. But the truth is, anyone can benefit from this unique therapeutic approach, and many centers help subsidize the cost of their sessions. Can you afford not to give it a try? Discover the healing, restorative power of these gentle, graceful giants.