“If we want to truly change the world, we start by better serving moms.” - Amy Monea
People I Work With
Moms
There is no playbook and yet so much pressure to get it “right” when it comes to parenting. “How do I be the person I want my child to grow to be?”
Many moms experience parental burnout and do not even know.
Working with moms is one of my biggest passions because I know the difference a grounded and centered caregiver can make… even if it is in modeling how to make mistakes in relationships, repair them and grow forward.
“How do I not pass on unhealthy patterns?” It’s not that our children should be expected to be the same as us. Dr. Jody Carrington explains it so simply in that if we want something for those we love “we can’t tell them, we gotta show them.”
Rural or Rurban People
I remember when one of my first rural clients came in and asked if I was going to tell them to stop farming like their last therapist.
The reality it that living rurally and or being in the agriculture industry is not something that everyone understands, nor wants to. As a rancher myself, I appreciate so much of what this industry means and the high level of stress involved. And no, I will not tell you to stop farming, although boundaries may end up being a theme in therapy.
Youth
It is not fair to only support the young person in therapy without bringing in their main supports/caregivers. I do work individually with youth through equine therapy, however parents MUST commit to being involved through parent sessions and possibly family sessions.
Remember, you are your child’s best support! Let me support you as well!
People Impacted by Trauma
Whether it’s a recent event, or a history of relational trauma as a child, the experiences we walk through shape how we show up in our lives. Whether it’s through equine therapy or the use of EMDR, let’s develop a plan to bring some exhales and peace back into your life.
Types of Therapy
Equine Therapy
The equine therapy work is based off of my certification in the Equine Gestalt Coaching Method.
The Equine Gestalt Coaching Method® The Equine Gestalt Coaching Method® was developed by Melisa Pearce, a core founder since 1989, of the horse-human healing movement. The experiential nature of the method involves the horse as an active partner with the coach in the client’s exploratory process. The integrative approach of the equine’s interaction combined with positive coaching, somatic awareness guidance and Gestalt methodology, assists the client in examining their life and choices made with a focus on designing a positive future.
EMDR
An evidence based experiential intervention that can be facilitated in office or with the support of horses through a combination of equine therapy and EMDR.
Tailored Group and Corporate Sessions
Hop over to Rafter U7 Ranch and Wellness Centre for more information on group experiences being offered at the ranch.
Speaking
In addition to working with clients directly, I love sharing my knowledge with larger communities. I am passionate about rural mental health and how horses help us heal, grow and learn about ourselves and communities.
Previous speaking engagements include:
Featured segment called Mental Health Minute with Frontline Farming on RFD-TV Canada
ATB Confessions of the Combine event 2021
Farm Women’s Conference 2020
Cowgirl Cattle Company annual conference 2019
