Our team of professionals came together to provide a unique equine-assisted psychotherapy experience for children, adults, and families. Connection is encompassed in all that we do. With a program specifically focused on providing trauma care through equine assisted therapy, our vision is to inspire bravery, vulnerability and connection to build a foundation of lifelong well-being.
Humans, animals, and nature embody our herd. Each of these elements plays an integral role in helping our clients (and us) find hope, belonging, and connection. We believe in doing the work we ask our clients to do so that we can authentically support them in their journey. Providing a safe space for clients to find hope, belonging, and connection through equine-assisted psychotherapy.
Humans, animals, and nature embody our herd. Each of these elements plays an integral role in helping our clients (and us) find hope, belonging, and connection. We believe in doing the work we ask our clients to do so that we can authentically support them in their journey. Providing a safe space for clients to find hope, belonging, and connection through equine-assisted psychotherapy.
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Leann is a 1982 graduate of Texas A&M University and holds a M.S. in animal science, specializing in Equine Exercise Physiology and a M.S. and certification in School Counseling. Having been in public education for 32 years as a high school counselor, Leann brings experience working with diverse groups of students, and is keenly aware of the challenges and struggles facing our youth and families today.
Courage Ranch is located in Floresville, Texas on 18 of 55 acres that have been owned by Norma and Allan Drozd since 1955. The old farmhouse was converted into a reception area, office, and therapy rooms. Two round pens, where our therapists do some of their work with clients, and a barn are also part of the facility.
Our therapy includes principles from Natural Lifemanship and several other treatment modalities. While evidence-based programming is important to our clinicians, services are client-centered. For that reason, each client has an individualized treatment plan, in which they set their own goals and objectives with the guidance of our licensed professionals.
Research has shown that horses' brains resemble that of a trauma survivor. By creating natural/rhythmic patterns, modeling healthy relationships, and establishing a space of safety and belonging, new neural pathways are created. These new pathways allow clients to find meaning in their own trauma and regulate responses to future trauma.
During the intake we introduce our clients to the herd. It might be during this time that the client will choose the horse to work with but also often times the horse may choose the client. Also, the therapist may choose the equine partner, especially if there is congruency. For example, Jack may be a good partner if the client is dealing with trust issues.
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Yvonne Vallejo
May 16, 2021
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