Morning Star Therapeutic Services

Morning Star Therapeutic Services Providing a safe place for those needing to find solutions and peace in their life. We primarily use horse therapy certified through the EAGALA model.

09/14/2023

Posting for a grieving mother and now another whole family from our Finn group has to wonder WHY? Sometimes we don't have all the answers but we can always be there for the hurting. It's what I do and who I am but....MORE AWARENESS needed! What to look for? How to help?
Prayers for the suffering families.
May I please get 2 friends (out of the few 100 folks on my page) to copy and re-post? I am trying to demonstrate that someone is always listening.
1-800-273-8255
Just two. Any two.
Say Done.

https://www.facebook.com/100004100237087/posts/3220257448120898/?mibextid=DcJ9fc
04/28/2023

https://www.facebook.com/100004100237087/posts/3220257448120898/?mibextid=DcJ9fc

Conceptualization of Psychotherapy Incorporating Equine Interactions in the United States
https://doi.org/10.1079/hai.2021.0036

While several systematic and mapping reviews have been published in the last decade on the psychological effects of interacting with horses in therapy services, little has been written about how licensed mental health therapists in the United States should best understand, describe, and conceptually position interactions with horses within their clinical practice. To this end, a healthcare-aligned conceptualization of equine interactions in psychotherapy and counseling is presented. Drawing from competencies and statements published by the American Counseling Association and the Human-Animal Interaction section of the American Psychological Association, the proposed conceptualization describes interactions with horses during psychotherapy as a technique and enhancement to existing treatment approaches, not as a standalone intervention or therapy. Additionally, the conceptualization aligns with legal and ethical responsibilities, and the professional identity of the licensed mental health therapist. The proposed conceptualization emphasizes the importance of using science-based information about horses so that their role and function in psychotherapy sessions can be more accurately understood. The conceptualization is proposed to have positive effects on the day-to-day practice of licensed mental health therapists in areas such as professional communication, treatment planning and provision, and engagement with healthcare processes such as service coding, reimbursement and insurance. The conceptualization could also be of use in research efforts as it clarifies how horse interactions should be understood in the context of treatment, which, in turn, affects research design. Use of the proposed conceptualization may help safeguard clients, other stakeholders, horses, and the licensed mental health therapists who incorporate interactions with horses in the provision of psychotherapy.

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07/22/2022

Love this!

07/27/2021

Thank you for all the responses, the position has been handled. Blessings to all!!

07/09/2021

Office assistant to help keep me organized and flowing in the right direction.

....that's what I like!? Build a TEAM.
08/31/2020

....that's what I like!? Build a TEAM.

FYI
08/07/2019

FYI

https://m.facebook.com/NorthwoodFarms/photos/a.277572012326993/596585830425608/?type=3
05/20/2019

https://m.facebook.com/NorthwoodFarms/photos/a.277572012326993/596585830425608/?type=3

Recent studies conducted by the Institute of HeartMath provide a clue to explain the bidirectional "healing" that happens when we are near horses. According to researchers, the heart has a larger electromagnetic field and higher level of intelligence than the brain: A magnetometer can measure the heart's energy field radiating up to 8 to 10 feet around the human body. While this is certainly significant it is perhaps more impressive that the electromagnetic field projected by the horse's heart is five times larger than the human one (imagine a sphere-shaped field that completely surrounds you). The horse's electromagnetic field is also stronger than ours and can actually directly influence our own heart rhythm!
Horses are also likely to have what science has identified as a "coherent" heart rhythm (heart rate pattern) which explains why we may "feel better" when we are around them. . . .studies have found that a coherent heart pattern or HRV is a robust measure of well-being and consistent with emotional states of calm and joy--that is, we exhibit such patterns when we feel positive emotions.
A coherent heart pattern is indicative of a system that can recover and adjust to stressful situations very efficiently. Often times, we only need to be in a horses presence to feel a sense of wellness and peace. In fact, research shows that people experience many physiological benefits while interacting with horses, including lowered blood pressure and heart rate, increased levels of beta-endorphins (neurotransmitters that serve as pain surppressors), decreased stress levels, reduced feelings of anger, hostility, tension and anxiety, improved social functioning; and increased feelings of empowerment, trust, patience and self-efficacy."

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4539 Cross Creek Road
Asheboro, NC
27205

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