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Hope Changes Everything
During this unprecedented COVID-19 crisis, we at Hope Reins are providing critical counseling services utilizing telehealth and virtual equine therapy. We began exploring "virtual equine therapy" so clients could continue their therapy during this time of stress and fear. We were uncertain about whether virtual equine would work but after implementing practice and discounted sessions, we saw its power and effectiveness and decided to offer services to all our clients as well as new clients.
Since then we have been witness to many powerful and surprising moments of joy, as well as transformation. As we all struggle with stress and social distancing issues, we at Hope Reins are also wrestling with these struggles. Surprisingly working with horses provides a unique and safe way to explore the unique challenges of too much or too little "social distance".
We have discovered some clients find it too difficult to feel connected in this way and as a result, we are exploring ways to support our clients with online art therapy and other means of virtual therapy. Even so we are all looking forward to opening our doors up again when the Illinois guidelines are finalized. Please call 847-612-4309 for more information about setting up a session.
At Hope Reins we are committed to finding creative and effective ways of helping you solve problems so you can get "unstuck" and see the purpose in God has for your life. We CAN give you a fresh perspective on the problem. So whether it is a traditional counseling experience (yes we have couches!) a faith-based approach or an equine assisted psychotherapy experience, we are dedicated to meeting you where you are and finding an approach that works for you. We want you to have a chance to feel joy, laughter and hope in your life again.
A horse’s sensitivity to communicating without words can provide incredible opportunities to learn about ourselves. Many of us have no idea how powerful our body language is…for good or bad. Since horses cannot lie, and they do not hold grudges they are uniquely able to provide honest, clear, and immediate communication about the effectiveness of our actions. Horses live in social groups and they value their relationships and connections with each other and us! Since horses are animals of prey, they are very aware of body language and changes in their environment. They help us practice how to stay in the present moment (be mindful) as well as practice managing emotions. They also provide opportunities to see what works, what doesn’t work, whose needs are being met, whose problem it is, and to take responsibility. Working with the horses is a fun and unique way for individuals, families and teams to learn more effective and fulfilling ways of functioning.
Instead of "just talking" about your problems, you will be working with the horses developing a relationship and finding solutions. Just like traditional therapy though, our licensed therapists will help you identify your goals and work with in-network insurance.
As animals of prey, horses give honest feedback about communication, leadership, relationship skills and self-regulation. In order to develop a good relationship with a horse (or a person), it is vital to learn how to manage emotions and thoughts in a healthy way. With horses you have the opportunity to identify strengths, weaknesses in a non-judgemental environment and then practice different solutions until you find one that works! All work is on the ground. We do not do any riding.
