Ropes & Roses Therapy Services

08/01/2025

This is Nova, our therapy cat at the clinic. We haven’t seen her for a couple of days. She is super friendly and does not have a collar. If you see her around the 10 Mile area, please give us a call at 307-267-7416. We have several clients very attached to her. We appreciate your help in finding our kitty.

07/16/2025

Check out Ropes & Roses Therapy Services on Channel 13 TV today highlighting equine assisted therapy in honor of July 15th "National I Love Horses Day" 🐎 📺💗
Thank you KCWY News 13

Casper, Wyo. - Horses are a strong part of Wyoming’s culture. We use them for competition and riding, sometimes we just want them to mow our lawn, and we even

06/12/2025

We are so thankful for the students being able to join us! Our partnerships with Casper College Occupational Therapy Assistant Program and Central Wyoming Hospice & Transitions to bring healing to kids is one of our favorite activities of the summer.

Casper College OTA students are helping out Ropes and Roses Therapy Services and Central Wyoming Hospice at Grief camp this week. Student’s lead the campers through various stations including riding horses , art, drumming, planting flowers, and play. This therapeutic camp helps children learn to cope with loss and grief.

05/26/2025

Just checking in. This weekend we had the opportunity to start working on the rails in our Courage Corral. Each message of hope/courage will be burned onto the rails of the arena. When you enter the Courage Corral, you will be surrounded by inspirational messages to give you courage to face challenges.

05/13/2025

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Volunteer Shout Out!

Big thanks to Alison, Kimberly, Margy, and Sheila for joining us at our May volunteer enrichment! We spent the day learning how to body score and assess condition, practiced saddle fitting, and checked the height and weight of all our horses. 🐎 Summer prep is in full swing! 🌞

Want to get involved?
Join us for next month’s volunteer training on Saturday, June 7th from 9 AM to 12 PM. We’ll be preparing for our upcoming Kids Grief Camps (June 11–13 & June 25–27, 8 AM–12 PM), with hands-on learning about the volunteer role and how to best support our campers and horses.

Come be part of something meaningful. Volunteer with us!

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Central Wyoming Hospice & Transitions

05/10/2025

🌟 2025 Kids Grief Camp 🌟
We’re honored to once again partner with Central Wyoming Hospice & Transitions to host Kids Grief Camp June 2025—right here at Ropes & Roses Therapy Services.

This FREE 3-day camp offers healing, connection, and hands-on support for kids ages 6–16 who have lost a loved one in the past three years. From healing time with our therapy animals to guided grief activities, each day is filled with care, compassion, and community.

🗓️ Choose from:
• June 11–13 or
• June 25–27
🕗 8 AM – 12 PM
📍 Ropes & Roses Therapy Services | 3905 10 Mile Rd, Casper, WY

Thanks to the Gertrude Kamps Memorial Foundation, there’s no cost to attend.

💜 Let’s walk alongside these young hearts as they heal.

👉 Register at centralwyominghospice.org/events, call 307-577-4832, or stop by Central Wyoming Hospice at 319 S. Wilson St. in Casper.

Questions? Email kidscamp@centralwyominghospice.org.

04/12/2025

Volunteer Highlight at Ropes & Roses Therapy Services!

Each month, we host a Volunteer Enrichment Day where we work on hands-on projects, connect with our herd, and learn alongside our incredible team. These days are about more than just chores—they’re about growing together as a community that supports healing, learning, and care.

A huge thank you to Kimberly, Margy, Wyatt, and Alison for helping with saddle fitting and giving our tack room a much-needed refresh today! We appreciate your time, energy, and heart. 💖

Interested in volunteering? Reach out—we’d love to welcome you to the herd.🥰🐎🐑🐐🦮🐈

04/08/2025

Last week was a busy week. Karol Santistevan had the opportunity to record an interview with Dr. Temple Grandin and present it at the Wyoming Counseling Association. Karol then also talked about practical strategies for counselors working with people who are autistic. Go to our website www.ropesandrosestherapy.com if you want to see the interview. When we all come together, we do better.

Helping people live life to the fullest Our Mission Statement:Outpatient Therapy and Wellness Services with an Emphasis on Mental Health Specializing in Nature-Based and Animal-Assisted Approaches.Our Vision Statement:The vision of Ropes and Roses Therapy Services, LLC is to serve the community in a...

04/05/2025

The American Occupational Therapy Association conference was this week. The outgoing President Alyson Stover said in her farewell address: “Today, I stand before you with an invitation. The future is not something that happens to us. It is something we create with the choices we make, the actions we take, and the voices we raise right now. So I ask you, will you be a part of shaping it?”

Yes we will! Karol Santistevan and Tisa Sucher presented yesterday on ‘The Mental Health Synergy between Occupational Therapy and Clinical Social Work’ at the Casper College Wellness Conference. It is always exciting to share the beauty of collaboration and the value of OT.

04/03/2025

Happy Occupational Therapy Month! We are looking for another practitioner to join us to do amazing things in a unique setting. Reach out to Karol if you want to Help People Live Life to the Fullest.

04/03/2025

Merida’s got hops—and she’s not afraid to show it!Watch her bounce around their new trampoline while little one-week-old Gemma and her mom Belle look on (or try to keep up!).Just a typical day of goat joy and playfulness at Ropes and Roses! Ropes & Roses Therapy Services

02/26/2025

Registration is now open for the Wyoming Counseling Association Virtual Spring Webinar featuring a special Q&A Session with Dr. Temple Grandin, PhD presented by Karol Santistevan, MS, OTR/L of Ropes & Roses Therapy Services

Register now via https://wca44.wildapricot.org/event-6080488

Topic: Inclusive Practices For Clients With Differing Abilities

April 5, 2025 9 am - 3pm
Earn 6 CEs!

Join us for the Wyoming Counseling Association Virtual Spring Webinar, where we’ll explore approaches in counseling for clients with differing abilities.

FREE for WCA Members

$30 for Non-Members

$15 for Non-member Students & Retirees

SCHEDULE:

9:00-10:50 Karol Santistevan, OTR/L, CTRI,ESMHL, ASDCS and Temple Grandin, Ph.D.

11:00-11:50 Julie Holewa, MS, CRC-Evidence Based Supported Employment

12:00-12:50 Dania Fakhro , Ph.D.- Trauma Work With Refugees

1:00-1:50 Scarlett Verity, BA** - Inclusive Counseling for Neurodiverse Minds

2:00-2:50 Patrice Parkinson, MA, NCC, PPC, Ph. D (current)-Invisible Disabilities

Session Details and Bios coming soon!

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Temple Grandin, Ph.D.

Dr. Grandin is a renowned expert in animal behavior and a prominent advocate for autism awareness. She is a Professor of Animal Science, Colorado State University holding a Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) in Psychology and is a Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) in Animal Science. She joins us through The Temple Grandin and Eustacia Cutler Autism Fund. TGEC provides guidance and shared information in support of families that include an individual with autism.

Karol Santistevan, MS, OTR/L, ASDCS

Karol is an occupational therapist specializing in mental health utilizing equine and animal-assisted therapy. She is the founder of Ropes and Roses Therapy Services in Casper, WY, where she integrates nature-based therapy approaches to support individuals with autism, PTSD, and other neurodevelopmental challenges. In addition to her clinical work, Karol teaches at Casper College and continuously researches best practices in the field of occupational therapy. She is a Clinical specialist for Autism Spectrum Disorder. (ASDCS) and an accredited ICDL - Home of DIRFloortime® Practitioner.