Embrace Counselling Services

08/03/2026

Yesterday I shared a wonderful afternoon at the City of Logan Charitable Trust International Women’s Day fund raising event at Club Noir. It was lovely to catch up with friends and make some new ones.
Oh and I won a beautiful prize too.

08/03/2026

Happy International Women’s Day.

🌿🐴 Happy International Women’s Day 🐴🌿

Today we recognise and celebrate the achievements, contributions and strength of all women.

International Women’s Day reminds us that there is still important work to do to ensure women and girls everywhere have access to safety, opportunity, equality and a voice.

In Australia, this year's theme 'Balance the Scales' highlights the importance of creating a fair and accessible justice system.

It calls attention to ongoing issues such as gender-based violence, structural barriers to justice and the need for stronger support for women across our communities, including First Nations women.

At its core, International Women's Day advocates for a society where women and girls are safe, heard and free to shape their own lives.

At Equine Assisted Therapy Australia, these values resonate strongly with the work we do each day.

We are grateful for the many women in our community - students, practitioners, trainers and staff - who are dedicated to supporting others.

💛 Happy International Women’s Day

08/03/2026

Rain has stopped play for today.
Going home to make a cuppa and dry out.
What do you do on rainy days?

02/03/2026

A busy 3 days at the paddock- new sawdust to stalls, rubber mats to wash bay, shed bases built, mowing, pony baths, whipper snipping, farrier visits….

25/02/2026

So good to see some research coming out.

New research highlights the healing potential of equine-assisted services for children’s mental health

A recent peer-reviewed study published in the Journal of Social Work Practice explores how equine-assisted services can support children experiencing trauma, anxiety and emotional challenges.

Key insights from the research:

Children often feel safer and more connected in natural, horse-inclusive environments than in traditional clinical settings.

Horses’ sensitivity to human emotion can support trust-building and emotional regulation.

Practitioners observed increased openness, communication and readiness for therapeutic engagement.

Children demonstrated improvements in confidence, resilience, and sense of self.

Importantly, the research also highlights the need for:

Strong ethical frameworks and professional standards such as the ATL Code of Ethics and Code of Conduct

Sustainable funding pathways are important which is why ATL works hard at raising funds for our Mental Health Outreach and Pathways Program

Continued high-quality research to strengthen the evidence base

At Animal Therapies Ltd, we advocate for evidence-informed, ethical, and accessible animal-assisted services across Australia.

When delivered by appropriately qualified and insured practitioners, equine-assisted services can form a meaningful part of holistic mental health support. You can read more here:

https://www.tandfonline.com/doi/full/10.1080/02650533.2025.2495741?fbclid=IwZnRzaAQBoixleHRuA2FlbQIxMQBzcnRjBmFwcF9pZAo2NjI4NTY4Mzc5AAEeF9-wVnfVJor_w4tMiukYndHf0MnrRZoNoPXdIp3jxBhgeiCRNA_iUhWMutA_aem_YRA63jIFyhNt7DRBB79elw

23/02/2026

Time in nature is a wonderful way to spend a morning. Counselling done different.

19/02/2026

A beautiful morning to celebrate the year of the Fire Horse.

19/02/2026

Do you know someone who has a formal coming up and may need help with an outfit? Please reach out to Formally Ever After.
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Please share 🧡🧡
Everywhere you can think of !
Ask everyone to share it too 🧡
On your Facebook , in your school groups , to your local parents page , to your community groups . Tell your kids teachers , libarians , guidance officers , principals.
Share with community workers and volunteers. 🧡
Ask your teens to share on their socials and with their friends
Speak about it at your job today , show someone new the page 🧡🧡
Send me a message for a flyer to Print and stick it on a noticeboard 🧡
Dressing all students who are struggling to attend their formals from any school or any suburb 🧡
Dressed over 10000 students and individuals since august 2019 from over 250 + schools and community organisations 🧡
Empowering our youths , making community impacts , leaving our fairy God mother footprints 🧡🧡🧡

We are based at Beenleigh 4207 qld

Message me to make an appointment 🧡
Tuesdays we do group booking from schools and community programs
Weekends we do individual bookings of students with their parent / guardian

Thank you 🧡🧡

19/02/2026

COMMUNITY PROGRAM SHOUT OUT 👋

Auslan Practice Group at Beenleigh RSL

A weekly Auslan Practice Group is now being hosted at the Beenleigh RSL on Tuesday evenings.

This free, inclusive program is open to people of all skill levels, from beginners to those with more experience or supporting a deaf or hard‑of‑hearing family member.

This is not a formal training course.
It’s a relaxed, friendly space to practise Auslan with others, build confidence and connect with the community.

No bookings required - just come along and join in.

When: Tuesdays, 6:30pm to 8pm
Where: Beenleigh RSL, 13 Bardyn Halliday Drive, Mount Warren Park
Contact: For more information, enquire at Beenleigh RSL on 3287 4000 or attend on the night
Cost: FREE

19/02/2026

Last week I attended a 2 day interactive workshop run by Mates In Construction on su***de first aid.

ASIST - Applied Su***de Intervention Skills Training teaches you how to recognise when someone may be at risk of su***de and how to work with them to create a plan that will support their immediate safety.

If you or someone you know needs support, please reach out.

17/02/2026

Thank you for coming along this morning Saira Reiki By Saira.
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