by Sue McIntosh | Mar 14, 2021 | Parenting, Therapeutic Stories
We have a new fun way for you to get to know the animals of Healing Hooves! Our newest book is a little different from the others in ours series. Rather than being a story (although we have lots of those too) this book aims to introduce you to the Healing Hooves herd... 
by Sue McIntosh | Jan 12, 2019 | Parenting
Some pain is too painful to touch directly. Some words struggle to be spoken out loud. How can we help children heal from wounds that feel too vulnerable and overwhelming to name?There are many times when talking directly about something – especially about a... 
by Sue McIntosh | Jan 11, 2019 | Parenting
A key part of the Healing Hooves practice is parenting support and I love to share good common sense resources that are attachment friendly. This is my top ten list with brief explanations of why I recommend each one. Please feel free to add your own favourites in the... 
by Sue McIntosh | Sep 27, 2018 | Equine and Animal Assisted Therapy, Parenting
Emotion. Feeling and expressing our emotion – allowing for the motion in e-motion – are important parts of being human. They are necessary for many aspects of our health and wellness including forming healthy relationships, recovering from loss, exercising... 
by Sue McIntosh | Sep 2, 2018 | Equine and Animal Assisted Therapy, Parenting
Anxiety. Agitation. Alarm. These are concerns that regularly bring people to seek support from a counsellor and, for many, are a part of everyday life. They also present us with a dichotomy. In a world where bumper stickers promote “No Fear” and adrenaline pumping... 
by Sue McIntosh | Jul 6, 2018 | Equine and Animal Assisted Therapy, Parenting
“She won’t tell us anything” Anna shared, on the verge of tears, “the only way to know what’s going on is to see what she posts on Instagram, if she hasn’t blocked us again.” Bill puts a comforting arm around his wife, “we just don’t understand what’s gone wrong, she...