Healing the Herd Through Equine Therapy
How Equine Therapy Increases Self-Compassion and Self-Awareness Self-compassion and self-awareness are improved through equine therapy because both horses and humans are based in the herd instinct (tribe, band, family, etc). Without the herd, isolation is fatal. The fundamental well being of each individual in the herd is vital to the wellbeing of the herd as […]
Empathic Equine Therapy at D’Amore Healthcare
How Horses Demonstrate Empathy Empathy is defined as the ability to understand and share the feelings of another. Horses are sensitive, feeling-oriented prey animals. Because of this, their survival depends on their ability to sense any incongruence in their environment. As herd animals, horses can sense and assimilate to the feelings of other horses and […]
Maternal Mental Health and Postpartum Depression
New Moms: Take Care of Your Maternal Mental Health According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, 1 in 10 women experience symptoms of depression in their lifetime. For new moms experiencing postpartum depression (PPD), that climbs to 1 in 7. There are a number of factors that contribute to PPD including hormone […]
REST. Sleep Better at Night
R.E.S.T.: How to Sleep Better at Night Do you have trouble falling asleep and remaining asleep? Find yourself waking up repeatedly throughout the night? Do you constantly toss and turn? And, do you feel fully rested when you wake up in the morning? If you are a recovering addict, this may be more common for […]
Postpartum Depression (PPD) Part 2 of 2
Functional Medicine Nutritionist, specializing in preconception and prenatal care Postpartum Depression (PPD) Part II: How to Prevent It Postpartum depression (PPD) is the most common complication of childbirth, exceeding gestational diabetes and preterm birth. There are numerous known psychological and risk factors for PPD, including life stressors, lack of support and depression. In our previous […]
Postpartum Depression (PPD) Part 1 of 2
Postpartum Depression (PPD) Part I: Contributing Factors It’s estimated that 1 in 7 women experience postpartum depression(PPD). What’s the difference between PPD and the ‘normal’ fatigue and brain fog experienced by new moms? PPD usually lasts longer and is more debilitating than the common fatigue of a new mom. PPD can hit immediately after giving birth to 12 […]
Mental Health Rehabilitation
Mental Health Rehab Mental illness is the leading cause of disability in America. In fact, this affects tens of millions of people each year. Mental health rehab is the restoration of the well being of a person with a mental or emotional disorder. Furthermore, while many mental health issues can be treated outside of rehab, severe psychiatric […]
Surviving a Traumatic Brain Injury
TBI Recovery time for a traumatic brain injury (TBI) varies based on the person and the type of brain injury. It can take months, and even years, to recover. And often, the physical effects of TBI can be long-lasting and may take years of therapy. When recovering from a TBI, you may experience memory […]
New Uses for Ketamine
According to the National Institutes of Health, Ketamine is by far the most versatile drug available in anesthesia and possibly in all of medicine. Designed over 50 years ago as an anesthetic, recent use of Ketamine in psychiatry and pain treatment has seen dramatic growth. Health care providers are increasingly turning to Ketamine infusions for treatment […]
Traumatic Brain Injury and Your Mental Health
Traumatic Brain Injury and Your Mental Health Traumatic Brain Injury is a disruption of normal brain function, caused by a violent blow or jolt to the head. Traumatic Brain Injury, or TBI, is a major cause of death and disability in the United States. In fact, TBIs contribute to about 30% of all injury deaths. […]
