Frontline Counseling

11/14/2025

Beyond Talk — The Body’s Language 🧠 When Words Fall Short, Horses Listen

First responders often struggle to put their experiences into words. Trauma lives in the body, not just the mind.

That’s where Equine-Assisted Learning bridges the gap. Through movement, energy, and presence, participants learn to listen to their body’s story—and how to regulate it.

Horses respond not to your words, but to your nervous system state. Grounded in Polyvagal Theory, this approach helps first responders move from survival (fight/flight) to safety (connection).

No pressure to talk. Just space to feel and reconnect.

We love our partnership with Daring Grately, which offers Equine Assisted Learning groups specifically designed for First Responders. 🐴💙

These groups provide a safe and supportive environment to explore resilience, connection, and emotional regulation through hands-on experiences with horses. By combining the healing power of equine interaction with trauma-informed guidance, we help first responders strengthen trust, communication, and nervous system regulation — both in and out of uniform.
Daring Greatly
Hamilton County Sheriff's Office Indiana
Noblesville Police Department

11/12/2025

Sending both love and prayers to the Delaware County Sheriff’s Office today. We cannot express how sad we are for the tragic loss of Corporal Blake Reynolds. Corporal Blake Reynolds dedicated his life to protect and serve his community. Our hearts go out to the family, friends, and loved ones of Corporal Blake Reynolds.
Delaware County Sheriff's Office

11/10/2025

The Power of Co-Regulation 🐴 Nervous Systems in Sync
First responders are trained to suppress emotion in the moment—but the body remembers every call. Over time, the nervous system can get stuck in high alert, unable to return to safety.
In Equine-Assisted Learning, horses act as mirrors to your internal state. Their sensitive nervous systems pick up on subtle shifts in breathing, heart rate, and tension.
When you slow down, they do too. When you ground yourself, they move closer.
That’s co-regulation—the foundation of Polyvagal Theory in action.
You don’t tell your body you’re safe. You show it—through connection, presence, and the steady rhythm of a horse’s breath.
Hamilton County Sheriff's Office Indiana Noblesville Police Department Reins of Grace Daring Greatly

11/09/2025

This was such a great day for our Peer Support team at NPD. Thank you Emily, Linda and Heather for leading us!!!!!

11/04/2025

Ally is a licensed Social Worker trained in Eye Movement Desensitization Reprocessing therapy (EMDR), Accelerated Resolution Therapy (ART), is certified in Equine Assisted Therapy, is a clinician for WCPR under FRSN in Indiana and is also trained in Neurofeedback. She earned a Master’s degree in Social Work in 2024. She began working alongside first responders in 2017, when she was employed by the Department of Child Services. She is completing her clinical licensure with a focus on Trauma Social Work and Counseling. She has clinical experience working with individuals and groups in crisis intervention and stress management, as well as clinical therapy. Ally has developed a profound understanding of first responder culture, as well as the impact this profession has on the mental health of first responders and their loved ones. She has an increased understanding of the benefits equine therapy has on those struggling with PTSD and other mental health illnesses.

For the month of November, we’re featuring equine! Ally has partnered with Reins of Grace and teaches clients the importance of emotional regulation. First responders spend their careers in survival mode—always ready, always alert. Over time, that constant “on” state dysregulates the nervous system, making it hard to truly rest, connect, or feel safe. Through Equine-Assisted Learning, horses become powerful co-regulators.
Grounded in Polyvagal Theory, these experiences help participants:
-Reconnect with their bodies and cues of safety
-Practice calm connection through nonverbal communication
-Learn to shift from fight/flight (sympathetic) into safety and connection (ventral vagal)

Horses don’t judge, diagnose, or demand words. They respond to the state of your nervous system—offering immediate, authentic feedback that helps you practice regulation in real time.
This isn’t just learning about calm—it’s experiencing it through relationships. Clients engage in activities such as grooming, riding, or leading horses. The horses provide non-judgmental feedback and mirroring, which helps clients reflect on their emotions and behaviors. Therapists guide clients through the experience, helping them process their feelings and develop coping mechanisms.

Hamilton County Sheriff's Office Indiana Noblesville Police Department Reins of Grace Stables Daring Greatly

10/29/2025

https://www.police1.com/national-first-responders-day/11-meaningful-ways-to-say-thank-you-to-police-officers-firefighters-and-emts

Practical, authentic ways to show gratitude and strengthen community ties with the people who respond first when it matters most

10/24/2025

Congratulations Sgt. Kline!!!!

10/22/2025

Thank you for what you do!!!!!

10/18/2025

Thank you Sgt Swart and Officer Sadie!!!!

10/08/2025

Great Job!!!!!!

10/03/2025

Chief Mann was presented the Stake in the Ground award from the city of Noblesville. Well deserved award!!! Thank you for your service, we will all miss you!!
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