THP Blog

Mental Health questions answered and other various musings about The Hope Place and Pine Trees Counseling Center.

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Groups for Kids!

We want your feedback! What would you like your kids to learn in group?

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Equine Specialist

Stephanie is an Equine Specialist certified in Equine Facilitated Learning. Her work, what she refers to as ‘Mindful Horsemanship’, involves partnering a client with horses to facilitate personal change through metaphorical learning. Stephanie has a remarkable ability to create a safe space where the client has the opportunity to explore their unique situation for themselves and ultimately to help them shift their perspectives into healthier, more effective patterns. She also often works alongside an LPC in Equine Assisted Counseling, a process that involves therapeutic change and growth with the support of horses.

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Animal Assisted Therapy

Animal Assisted Therapy (AAT) recognizes the potential for an unique bond between animals and humans, and capitalizes on that to assist the therapeutic process across a variety of professions. You may see animals helping nurses, speech therapists or mental health providers, just to name a few.

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Goat Yoga!

Join us at The Hope Place for a fun filled Saturday morning of goat yoga!! Our Nigerian dwarf goats will be grazing and hanging out with you as you enjoy the benefits of yoga. We offer a fun, relaxing yoga experience for all levels with the added joy of friendly goats!

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10 Signs of Too Much Anxiety

Anxiety can present in many different ways and intensities.  It can also be a symptom of various other diagnoses like ADHD, PTSD, grief, and depression.  Learning about it and testing new skills to manage it can be really helpful for those who are confused about what to do next.

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Divorce Trauma Symptoms

If you’re feeling sick to your stomach about a divorce, check this list of symptoms to see if you’re suffering from a traumatic response.

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Are you in chaos?

Yes, but we may be able to help you untangle yourself from it.

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Can’t Sleep? You’re not alone.

Insomnia rates have skyrocketed in the last couple of years. I wonder why? (sarcasm).

Typically, we are kept from falling asleep or falling back to sleep by our brain’s inability to switch out of problem solving mode and into rest mode.

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3 Things to STOP Saying to Veteran Caregivers

If you're in the veteran community, like I am, you're aware of the many stigmas surrounding the silent wounds of war. Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) is a nasty side effect of war. It's a very natural reaction to an extraordinarily UNNATURAL event. Our brains were not created to handle this kind of crazy. Thank goodness for caregivers.

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