Strides of Change Equine Assisted Learning & Coaching

For anyone curious about equine assisted services, here is a valuable webinar/podcast with the industry pioneer Temple Grandin PhD, the very knowledgeable psychiatrist Anja Kriegscotten MD, alongside other industry-leading professionals, discussing the application and relevance of equine interactions and autism.

https://attwoodandgarnettevents.com/.../autism-and.../

Topics Covered:

Strengths and challenges associated with being autistic or having ADHD
Conventional therapies and accommodations
The therapeutic benefits of equine therapy
Exploring heart electromagnetic fields and autism
Exploring autism as autonomic adaptation
The development of a national standard for equine therapy centres
Equine therapy for interoception, anxiety, friendship and employment
Techniques within equine therapy
How to combine equine therapy with conventional approaches
Two illustrative case studies

Attwood and Garnett Events Professor Tony Attwood and Dr Michelle Garnett Presentations and Consulting for Asperger's Syndrome and the Autism Spectrum Our commitment is born of a passion to understand, enhance and assist...

Step back... in play the child is capable!

A lot of the time, our help gets in the way of their play.

Problem solving cannot develop when we step in to fix problems for them.

Lengthy attention spans cannot develop when we interrupt with our questions, praise, frequent warnings and entertainment.

Self-confidence and self-motivation cannot develop when we prompt them into being ready when we think they are, instead of when they are.

Self-direction and creativity develop when we stop having ideas for them, such as setting up activities and directing them.

Physical agility and spatial awareness cannot develop when we help them to balance or climb, or put them into positions that are way beyond their own capabilities.

Risk management and working within oneʼs own capabilities are impossible when there are ‘helping hands’ managing them beyond their own capabilities.

Nature Play - take a step back and observe your child at play

Hi all! 👋 This Wednesday is our monthly women's morning retreat in Eumundi. It's a brief interlude from busy-ness of life, to come back to centre and get back into flow with like-minded ladies.🥰

We have 3 spots left! DM to book. X

Chantal Thenberg

Some days we win, some days we learn, some days we just move the mess in the right direction.. Be kind to yourself. 🫶

A wonderful post - read the comments section on original post. What do you say to yourself when things get tough?

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Something really helpful to learn and understand is somatic work and the Vagas nervous system. This way you will be armed with a toolbox to get yourself out of the sypathetic nervous system response (fight/flight/freeze) and back to parasympathetic zone (rest and digest).

Somatics is about getting into your body and out of your head, grounding into the present moment and finding connection.

Moving your eyes slowly really helps to unlock a nervous system that’s stuck in a stress response. It also helps to bring real-time feedback to the limbic system that you are safe in your environment and you’re not in immediate danger. (Obviously if you are in immediate danger, your body would leap into action and you’d not be testing out a somatics practice!)

You can practice this regularly, starting slowly if you’ve had trauma that makes it hard for you to connect with your body, or with an experienced somatic practitioner who can help hold the space for you.

The February Thrive Hive community women's workshop was a peaceful, rainy morning putting our dreams and inspirations onto canvas. 🥰

I LOVE seeing the diversity and creative expression with a group of women allowing themselves to let their hair down for the morning. 🩷💛💜

We can't wait for next month! On the first Wednesday of every month in 2024, we have a themed women's creative morning, a breath of fresh air away from the daily grind. DM me to stay in the loop and I can send you reminders.💡😊

Have a wonderful February! Xx

CREATE YOUR 2024 VISIONBOARD
This Wednesday, we are running a local, unique monthly womens group exploring creative avenues of personal development, run by women in mental health and counselling. 🌅

We created it as a supportive outlet for local women wanting a little time out for themselves, time for reconnection with self and others, in a place they can let their hair down with creative fun. 💓

It is held at The Horselife Centre in Eumundi and will include activities with the horses in some sessions. We will be running these workshops on the 2nd Wednesday of each month.

Call/msg Alison or Chantal to book. 🌷
Event link: https://fb.me/e/49K6qAntS

The truth can hurt, just before it sets you free!

I've been told my life has looked pretty peachy on the outside as I have previously chosen to only put positive things on Facebook, not for other people, but for myself. When I had tough days I would scroll back through and remind myself that life is good and it's not as empty and heartbreaking as it felt. Way to gaslight yourself!

Drop me an emoji if you can relate!

I felt awful and it took many years of pushing myself to burnout to realise that I needed to fully acknowledge and embrace the reality and overhaul my life. Alone.

Now, I live where I always dreamed of living, with my beautiful horses and doing what I love. This couldn't have happened without the messy bit in the middle!!

I am determined to help atleast 100 other women this year turn their lives around and release themselves from the version of how they thought life should be.

If you can relate, I would love to hear about your experiences.

So, you've had this little dream in your head for many years. Maybe you haven't even told anyone or dared to take it seriously. But it keeps popping its head up, reminding you you're not doing it.

It takes courage to explore it, but by exploring it you are honouring yourself and the dreams you were given.

It might not work out. But what if it does?!

Living your wildest dreams starts with the courage to explore that inner ni**le.

Play the long game. Always.

Your calling was given to you, and only you. I believe we are here to give our gifts to humanity and lift others as we grow ourselves.

I love connecting with likeminded souls and appreciate the global movement we are a part of.

The power of pause.

YES!! We all need our Sisterhood, just like horses need their herd. They are the family we choose. 🥰

This time of year is the BEST time to create your 2024 vision:
DECLUTTER + GOALS + FINANCES + INSPIRED ACTION!
(Keep it simple!)

🚀 Elevate your journey of change with experiential learning! 🌟

Did you know? Experiential learning actively engages your brain, making it more receptive to change by involving more senses. It's not just about learning; it's about living and embodying transformation. 🧠

Picture a safe space where you adapt, fail, and succeed in real-time. Instead of 12 months of mistakes and learning, this may all show up within an hour, while you make real time changes to see what actually works.

I have a dynamic process which is done with horses, tailored to your unique journey, fostering authenticity and empowerment.

Ready to turn challenges into lightbulb moments? We have workshops running throughout the year and 1:1 private coaching to support clients in every area of their journey.

🌟 "To the incredible women who've weathered storms and conquered mountains: your past doesn't define your future.

Each chapter, every struggle, and every triumph has sculpted a version of you, but it doesn't dictate where you're headed.

You hold the pen, and your unwritten future is a canvas waiting for the masterpiece only you can create. Embrace the power within you, rewrite the narrative to create a meaningful life and step into a future that reflects your dreams.

Your past is a stepping stone, not a roadblock. 💫✨

You know she is in there. No superheroes do it alone, not Wonderwoman, not Superman, not even Harry Potter... Their journeys included discovering parts of themselves that they didn't know were there, then found remarkable success!

🌟 It's time to unleash your inner hero and rewrite your story. We all have a hero within – strong, resilient, and ready to turn life's challenges into victories. You have more capability than you realise, just waiting to be embraced.

Ready to connect with the hero within and embark on a journey of self-reinvention? Let's write your empowering chapter together! 💪✨

Welcome to 2024!

It has been an incredible time of the year letting go of 2023 and all it had to teach us, then welcoming 2024 and the goals and vision I am leaning into. 2024 is a year of ACTION!

I am excited to share more with you in this big, beautiful year of opportunities and I hope you are excited about your year too.