As humans we use a verbal language and often we place so much emphasis on this that we are no longer used to reading visual clues. This is compounded by the fact that much of our communication is done at … Read More
My journey as a medicine person has come to a place where most things come down to 2 very simplistic foundations: awareness and integrity. Also, energy-in, energy-out.. Awareness applies to everything: that we operate on many levels, and we need … Read More
The right fuel As someone who’s experienced food intolerances in the past I’ve become very interested in reading labels and knowing what’s in the food that I eat. Also, through my work with horses I’ve seen the consequences of a … Read More
The importance of Rest So often we are looking for a magic wand: that pill or procedure that can make us well, but in doing this we are relying on others to heal us when the only real and lasting … Read More
Relationship Working with horses has taught me that relationship itself can bring healing. As I mentioned in Part 2, trauma can be very isolating. Our system goes into the ‘freeze response’ and we dissociate from the trauma, pushing it away … Read More
Listening and Observing When seeking to establish the connection that I wrote about in Parts 1 & 2, listening and observing are essential skills. As humans we have come to rely heavily on spoken language in our relationships with others, … Read More
2. Connection with the moment In order to achieve the full self awareness I talked about in my previous post I need to ensure that I am fully present. In other words, am I fully in this moment, or am … Read More
I’ve been working with a business coach recently which has resulted in me taking a fresh perspective on the work that I do. It struck me how much my work with horses feeds into, and enhances, my therapy practice with … Read More
I have been working with Chaga for a couple of years. I am by no means an expert in its vast range of properties and uses. But I am continually amazed and impressed with the benefits and healing properties of … Read More
EO, shortened nickname for Melchior– it means King, in Polish.. and since I am Polish, and He is quite Regal.. it fit. Anyway- EO is one of my OTTB semi-rescues. End of season at the track- end of their careers. … Read More
