Trauma Horse

At the start of this remarkable story of recovery, healing, and redemption, Ginger Gaffney answers a call to help retrain the troubled horses at an alternative prison ranch in New Mexico, a facility run entirely by the prisoners. The horses are scavenging through the dumpsters, kicking and running down the residents when they bring the trash out after meals. One horse is severely injured. The horses and residents arrive at the ranch broken in one way or many: the horses are defensive and terrified, while the residents, some battling addictions, are emotionally and physically shattered.

„The Fundamantals of Equine Assisted Traumatherapy, with case examples from working with members of the Armed Forces“ is a peer-reviewed, must-have reference for any professional who wants to be involved in Equine Assisted Psychotherapy. Numerous case examples illustrate the use of Equine Assisted Trauma Therapy principles as it takes readers step by step from necessary theoretical basics to the skills and techniques that constitute clinical equine assisted trauma work. This unique resource is an indispensable guide to develop and implement Equine Assisted Psychotherapy techniques in ...

Can a woman haunted by torture and a man battling his own demons find love while outrunning a dangerous motorcycle club? Cayenne, road name Kai, is on the run from dangerous enemies, haunted by the trauma of being kidnapped and tortured. Suffering from PTSD and depression, her one responsibility is a weekly call to her brother, Spider, whose life depends on her existence. But when she sets up camp by a river in an isolated area, she expects to be alone. That is, until Rick and his loyal German Shepherd, Smoke, arrive and disrupt her precarious existence. Initially an enigma, Rick becomes a ...

Illness and trauma touch us all. Into the uncertainty and pain trots a herd of tiny horses, bringing a smile, a laugh, a chance to heal. Mini Horse, Mighty Hope introduces you to Gentle Carousel Miniature Therapy Horses, one of the largest equine therapy programs in the world. You'll experience moments of comfort, hope, healing, and even miracles as you follow these spirited mini horses on visits to children's and veterans' hospitals, victims of natural disasters, survivors of and first responders to mass shootings, and more.

As an ER nurse, she knew the day might come when her greatest fear happened, and after her husband of 10 years dies in her trauma bay, moving on feels impossible. Struggling to overcome her loss, Elle Conroy navigates the world the only way she thinks she can. Thrown from the top ranks of her career and drawn into the false comfort that diverted narcotics and alcohol bring, she fights to survive in an environment where daily reminders of her tragedy occur.

The Alchemy of Horses is a real-life story of how horses speak to humans, helping them heal. The author writes an honest tale from suffering to awakening, then to healing, all because of the horses in her life and the journey she has shared with them. The book reveals the horse's remarkable ability to reveal, through the unvarnished clarity of their emotions, a pathway to truth, for their owners and riders. Through the horse's examples, the past can be overcome, broken pieces can be put back together, and humans can find balance again. Kidnapping, a sexual attack, and a shocking death ...

After surviving a brutal attack that claims the lives of those she loves, a young woman seeks revenge on a corrupt town. Going back home is never easy, but for Casey, it means returning to her corrupt hometown where she barely survived a brutal attack. Accompanied by two family friends, she seeks justice for the night that destroyed her life. Her physical scars are nothing compared to her emotional ones, forcing the local sheriff to believe that the town darling is back for revenge. As the conspiracy for her revenge appears to be leading up to the coveted town fair, the sheriff is ...

Susan Rodgers' writing masterfully explores the pain that can lie just beneath the surface. She opens up conversations about guilt, healing, and acceptance — and reminds us how much peace is waiting just beyond those talks. - Brandon Lorimer, The East Magazine Some wounds never heal. Ricky Raines was once a typical twelve-year-old boy. One evening when he was supposed to be watching his little sister, the unthinkable happened. Ricky has since spent his entire life paying for a single mistake. Fast forward to a simple fundraising luncheon, where Dallas White and his friend Jessie Wheeler ...