by Sue McIntosh | Mar 27, 2020 | The Healing Power of Animals
Three Steps a Day: Space, Gratitude and ‘Caremongering’ I made a new commitment to myself today which I’d like to share with you and invite you to join me in, if you’d like. Each day I’m going to try to do three things. These things won’t stop COVID 19, and they won’t...
by Sue McIntosh | Mar 20, 2020 | Therapeutic Stories
How can we ‘Hold On’ to those we love if we can’t be with them? This is the question Teddy asks when his best friend, Cutie, is no longer there. Grounded in attachment theory, this gentle story guides children and their parents through a process of...
by Sue McIntosh | Mar 15, 2020 | Equine and Animal Assisted Therapy, Getting Started in the Equine Therapy Field, The Healing Power of Animals
“He’s just like me,” Kerry whispers. Bolt stares at us intently with unblinking eyes, just out of reach on the other side of the fence. “He wants to be with us, but it terrifies him.” Bolt takes a tentative step in our direction, reaches out to sniff Kerry’s...
by Sue McIntosh | Nov 4, 2019 | Therapeutic Stories
Read our brand new therapeutic story! “SuperThor” is about emotional defenses and explores how true courage and strength comes from feeling our emotions, rather than from being ‘tough’. The star of the story is Thor, one of the most gentle...
by Sue McIntosh | Oct 29, 2019 | Equine and Animal Assisted Therapy, The Healing Power of Animals
This blog post is part of a series exploring the value and benefits of spending time with horses and other animals, including within a therapeutic environment. Previous posts have introduced the series, provided a brief overview and understanding of the...
