In the News
Words carry a lot of power. They can build up or they can crush. Josh was shackled by his father's condescending words and he started to believe that maybe he was not smart enough to do anything worthwhile in his life. After 15 years of hearing those repeated words, Josh started acting out in school and at home. He had no motivation to change and would spend hours alone locked in his room. He showed no interest in school, sports or even getting his driver's license. His mom knew that something had to change
Sarah, a forty year old and mother of three wrestled with her thoughts when she came to the Ranch last year. Sarah was still reeling from an emotional divorce when she also found out she had lost her full time job. She tried to combat her depression and anxiety with will power, but was failing miserably. Her PTSD diagnosis led her to try TF-EAP (trauma focused equine assisted psychotherapy) for her healing.