PROFESSIONAL SERVICES: AN OVERVIEW
The essence of our human journey: to heal what has been hurt in relationahip, to understand ourselves more, to learn and practice radical self-kindness and self-acceptance, to discover how the inside of us is operating so that our self expression is authentic, without judgement for who we "should" be.
When we change, and grow, and more deeply love and accept ourselves through nurturing relationships, we have more love, compassion, and empathy to share with others. Sometimes it is through our relationship with horses and other nonhuman animals that we find the inspiration to begin our healing and personal disovery journey. Many of the sanctuary residents are also seeking the same healing and growth in new relationships with humans.
We invite individuals and referrals from all walks of life to come and learn about themselves by participating in non-riding relational activities with horses and other sanctuary residents. Sessions help indviduals by increasing self-awareness, emotional healing, personal empowerment and resiliency.
When we change, and grow, and more deeply love and accept ourselves through nurturing relationships, we have more love, compassion, and empathy to share with others. Sometimes it is through our relationship with horses and other nonhuman animals that we find the inspiration to begin our healing and personal disovery journey. Many of the sanctuary residents are also seeking the same healing and growth in new relationships with humans.
We invite individuals and referrals from all walks of life to come and learn about themselves by participating in non-riding relational activities with horses and other sanctuary residents. Sessions help indviduals by increasing self-awareness, emotional healing, personal empowerment and resiliency.
ON-SITE SANCTUARY SERVICES
- Animal Assisted Self Development & Psychotherapy
- Animals & Empathy Elementary School Program
- Sanctuary Volunteer Program
- Self Leadership (youth, adult, business teams)
- Teens Breathe Mindfulness Program
- Public Sanctuary Events, Youth Camps
- Mind~Body~Horses~Nature Adult Mindfulness
- ROOTS Institute Animal/Equine Assisted Facilitation Certification
ACCEPTING REFERRALS FROM:
- Health Care Professionals
- Mental Health Professionals
- School Counselors & School Principals
- Human & Social Services
- Educators & Parents
- Self Referrals
OUR SERVICES SUPPORT:
- Self Development
- Improving Mindful Life Skills
- Increasing Emotional Regulation and Resilience
- Improving Social/Emotional Skills
- Self Awareness - Self Regulation
- Social Anxiety/Depression
- Stress Management
- PTSD/Complex PTSD
- Secondary Trauma Recovery
- LGBT Youth & Families
- Autism
- Nature Based Fun & Enjoyment
- Human - Non-Human Animal BondUnderstand your non-human animal behavior challenges. Improve your relationship. Discover the science behind our connection with our fellow social animal kin. Learn new ways of being, based on what we know today vs. what we have been taught about other "animals."
Making An Appointment
There are multiple ways that clients can get on the calendar for an animal/equine assisted services.
- Referral from mental health professionals, health care providers, school principals, school counselors.
- Referral from a social or mental health agency.
- Referral from insurance companies.
- Self referral.
Please contact us if you have any questions about Animal Assisted Service or to get on our calendar for an inquiry call or session.
FEES & METHODS OF PAYMENT
Our experience has taught us that nature-based animal assisted therapeutic services offer an experiential path to healing and growth that is both powerful and productive. We believe strongly in equity of access to highly qualified mental health and personal growth care services. To that end, we work hard to maintain a scholarship fund to support those experiencing financial barriers to care, an honor system sliding scale, and insurance billing. Please consider supporting our scholarship fund to help disadvantaged youth, teens, adults, and families receive the support they deserve.
Session fees are due at the time of service. Animal/Equine Assisted sessions can range in time from 30 - 60 minutes depending on age and circumstances. Adult sessions are 60 minutes. Youth sessions may be shorter and are tailored to the specific needs of each child and range from 30-45 minutes.
First animal/equine assisted sessions can be 75-90 minutes for adults. Full session fee is $90. Youth sessions of 30-45 minutes are $60.00. Please let us know in advance of your first session if you need a financial need application or information about sliding scale fees, scholarship, or insurance billing.
- Cash, Check, Credit & Debit Payment
- Sliding Scale
- Financial Need Based Scholarship
- Insurance BillingGroup Health
- First Choice
- Managed Health Network
- Optum Health - United Behavior Health
- Premera Blue Cross
- Regence Blue Shield
- Value Options
- Washington State Apple Health / Medicaid
- United Healthcare