Why Equine-Assisted Coaching

Research Shows

Anxiety disorders are the most common mental illness in the United States. According to the Anxiety and Depression Association of America (ADAA), 40 million Americans over the age of 18 are affected by anxiety — roughly 18 percent of the nation’s population. Of those 40 million people, almost 7 million of them suffer from GAD, with 15 million suffering from social anxiety disorder, 14.8 million suffering from major depressive disorder, and 7.7 million affected by post-traumatic stress disorder. *https://www.elementsbehavioralhealth.com/mental.../8-facts-anxiety-anxiety-disorders

Depression/Anxiety

Anxiety disorders are the most common mental illness in the U.S., affecting 40 million adults in the United States age 18 and older, or 18.1% of the population every year. Anxiety disorders are highly treatable, yet only 36.9% of those suffering receive treatment. *https://adaa.org/about-adaa/press-room/facts-statistics

Anxiety can be managed and treated effectively. A variety of treatment options exist that have proven effective in treating anxiety disorders, including:

Talk therapy (psychotherapy)
Coping strategies
Medication
Alternative therapies such as equine therapy, yoga, meditation and nature walks
Equine-therapy or Equine Assisted Coaching

Why the Farm?

The farm environment makes it an easier place to come to. It has no stigma or pressure associated with it. This makes it easier for people to seek help. It is very important to get outdoors and away from the hectic lives we lead.
Spending time in nature has been shown to lower stress levels, Seattle-based environmental psychologist Judith Heerwagon tells The Huffington Post. “Just looking at a garden or trees or going for a walk, even if it’s in your own neighborhood, reduces stress,” she says. “I don’t think anyone understands why, but there’s something about being in a natural setting that shows clear evidence of stress reduction, including physiological evidence — like lower heart rate.” The outdoors make us happy.

In addition to helping decrease stress levels, spending more time with nature shows a shift toward more positive moods, says Heerwagon. While we don’t know exactly why this happens in our bodies, “the theory is that we respond positively to things that are good for us,” she tells The Huffington Post. “Trees offer shade, protection and often have fruits and nuts, so they are a source of food as well as protection and comfort.” The idea is that we like things that are inherently good for us and our survival, which is why trees and other natural elements can help lift our moods. *Click Here