Post Traumatic Growth Program for Youth

Two Hearts Horsemanship helps young people  go from being a victim to becoming a VICTOR!

We believe that given the right tools and support, all young people can thrive regardless of their emotional wounds or challenges, however trauma comes in many forms and no one is immune to its impact.  

We work with kids who have experienced:

Emotional, physical, sexual and spiritual abuse * Divorce *  Death or illness of a loved one * Children in foster care * Children facing serious illness * Multiple moves * Attachment disorders *  Depression * Anxiety * ADD/ADHD * Low self-esteem * Substance abuse

Trauma affects individuals, families and communities by disrupting healthy development, adversely affecting relationships, and contributing to various mental health related issues. Treating the whole person, understanding the resulting coping mechanisms, and emphasizing physical, emotional, and spiritual health and healing is paramount.

 Some of the struggles young people face are a normal part of growing up, like dealing with peer groups, experimenting with new ideas, and going through changes in mood, identity and interests.

Young people face many pressures and may not always react in the healthiest ways to the challenges they face. Often times they need coaching to help them develop healthy coping skills. 

Our goal is to empower our youth and help them develop fundamental life skills which will help contribute to a more positive lifestyle. We enhance their capacity to make healthier life choices, reduce high-risk behaviors, strengthen resiliency and establish a positive pattern of behaviors. We also cover skills that are designed to keep them present, in control and engaging effectively in all areas of their lives.  

 Our trauma specific treatment directly addresses the impact of traumatic events on a young persons life and facilitates the recovery process by taking a relational approach that is based upon the empowerment of each individual.

We believe in improving an individual’s all around wellness rather than simply treating it’s symptoms.

                                                                                             SO...........WHY HORSES?   

Our horses love every child with all they have within them, frequently building bridges into wounded lives where others are not yet allowed.  They give so much for so little and are able to break down the walls of destruction surrounding a child's heart beneath their trusted hooves.

Horses are like having a living, breathing biofeedback machine with a heart and soul.  Their keen awareness and ability to interpret the body language and emotions of those around them enables them to be steadfast interpreters of our underlying, true feelings.

Interaction with horses can help us develop strong, effective relationship skills.  For instance, trust and respect are vital elements of the human-horse bond.  This allows young people to learn clear and effective ways of building trust and gaining respect as well as building confidence, learning mindfulness, and developing emotional intelligence.

They are powerful messengers that mirror back their direct experience of us as humans.  They are EXPERTS at helping us overcome many of our greatest obstacles and they do so honestly, non-judgmentally and with no hidden agenda.

As the only prey animals that have a true partnership with humans, horses occupy an unparalleled position in our lives and provide us with unique opportunities to develop and refine the skills we need to be successful and happy in life.

YOUR DONATIONS WILL HELP TO PROVIDE 150 SESSIONS IN THE YEAR 2020 FOR CHILDREN AND TEENS IN NEED OF POST-TRAUMATIC GROWTH WORK.

All donations are welcome, big or small; every penny counts and is appreciated beyond words.

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