Deep breathing our way towards wellness

Benefits of deep breathing

Did you know regularly practicing deep breathing can have a lasting impact on mental wellness? Yes, something as simple as “breathing” has the healing qualities to alleviate stress, anxiety, heart palpitations, anxiousness, depression, and even help cope with post-traumatic stress.  Creating a deep breathing routine and regularly implementing it into a small portion of your […]

Implications of obsessive compulsive disorder

what is OCD

Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD) is a mental health disorder and one that should be taken seriously. This type of disorder typically builds up over a period of time and can be triggered by a traumatic life event or stressful experience.  For those of you who have never experienced OCD or may have never come across […]

A horse can promote positive mental health through equine-assisted psychotherapy

A horse can promote positive mental health through equine-assisted psychotherapy

Equine-assisted psychotherapy is a hands-on cathartic and experiential therapy modality known to help people cope with PTSD, anxiety, substance abuse, and more. This form of therapy is best in addition to traditional therapy for those who love being around animals and enjoy spending time outdoors.  Did you know that horses have senses powerful enough to […]

How to build a survivor’s mindset with psychological tactics

A firefighter at the scene of a fire

The art of surviving starts with having a survivor’s mindset. Look at survivors’ stories; their mental traits are a central part of what enabled them to endure their situations.  If you have witnessed or experienced a traumatic event or have a cumulation of traumatic experiences, you’re a survivor. However, sometimes it may not feel that […]