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Equine-Assisted Therapy

Trauma-Focused Equine Assisted Psychotherapy

Nebo Hill Sanctuary will provide Trauma-Focused Equine Assisted Psychotherapy (TF-EAP) based on the teachings of the Natural Lifemanship Model™. This model emphasizes the importance of relationships and connection to assist in the healing process of trauma and attachment barriers.

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What is Trauma-Focused Equine Assisted Psychotherapy?

Trauma-Focused Equine Assisted Psychotherapy allows clients to experience trauma-informed therapy in nature and healing through developing connected relationships with equines. These services are provided by a licensed mental health therapist and equine specialist to ensure the client and equine are physically and emotionally supported. TF-EAP is based on the Natural Lifemanship Model that utilizes trauma-informed modalities to implement comprehensive EAP services.

Benefits to Equine Assisted Psychotherapy

  • Reduced anxiety, depression, and trauma symptoms

  • Improve self-regulation and emotional expression

  • Increase confidence and connection to mind and body

  • Earn and establish a secure attachment style

  • Enhance interpersonal skills and ability to connect with others

Who We Serve

  • Survivors of trauma including physical & emotional abuse and assault

  • Perinatal mental health, pregnancy/infant loss, and post-abortion survivors

  • LGBTQIA+ adolescents, family, and adults

  • Parents navigating supporting their children’s needs

  • Individuals experiencing anxiety, panic symptoms, and emotion dysregulation

Nebo Hill Equine Team

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Snickers

Equine Healing Partner (Horse)

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NayNay

Equine Healing Partner (Pony)

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Nebo

Equine Healing Partner (Pony)

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Sugar

Equine Healing Partner (Donkey)

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Sassy

Equine Healing Partner (Donkey)

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About the Journey

I grew up spending time with my grandma on her land with her horses and have many fond memories of my connection to her animals.

When my grandmother passed away in 2019, my partner and I decided to move onto her land and carry on her legacy by raising our own family making special memories with nature and animals as well.

We currently have two ponies and two donkeys who we love dearly. I found myself experiencing sacred and healing moments when connecting with my animals. I began to dream of sharing the experience of equine-human connection with others.

This dream has lead me to develop a passion for combining my experience supporting human’s emotional wellbeing and my passion for connecting with equines to heal and grow. Nebo Hill Sanctuary is named after the road my grandmother and now my families’ land is located and I feel incredibly lucky to be able to open our own equine sanctuary for healing specializing in perinatal mental health, women’s mental health, and anxiety and depression for adolescent, young adults, and females.