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Healing Strides Programs

Interactive Experiential Learning

Escape from the ordinary

Our powerful, creative programs blend a variety of hands-on exercises that get you out of your seat and away to discover your strengths and improve your relationships. You may be dancing with your spouse, creating a family tradition, or whispering to a co-worker or horse.

Why it is so effective

Research supports that what people discover for themselves provides the most lasting change. Whether you are on the dance floor, practicing communication tools and techniques at a workshop, or in the arena with horses, you will be actively discovering ways to improve your relationships.

Marriage Team Building

A strong marriage is similar to a winning team. When team members practice together and are victorious, they all win. Couples recapture fun and friendship, and discover their strengths, improved communication, strategies for handling challenges, and new activities to enjoy together.

Just for Fun - Dance!

Even during the most stressful times, every one of us needs to take time out for fun. Whether you are preparing for a wedding reception, wanting to learn the traditional favorites, refreshing your steps, or looking for a fun activity to share with friends, these classes are for you. No previous dance experience is needed for our introductory classes. Intermediate classes are also available. Dance once a week for 4 weeks. We offer Social dance introduction (Waltz, Swing, Cha Cha, and Foxtrot), Country Western introduction (Two-Step, Waltz, Swing, and Specialty line dances), line dancing, and intermediate classes in specific dances styles such as; Waltz, Nightclub-2, Cowboy cha cha, W Coast, E coast, and traditional Swing. The common denominator is the emphasis on capturing the joy of dancing together.

Team Building for other relationships

Influencing horse behavior is similar to learning how to build effective human relationships. It takes patience, setting boundaries, communication, and teamwork. Horses are social animals and mirror many of the attributes of human relationships. Clients tell us that the horses remind them of people at home and at the office. In order to motivate the horses to change their behavior, clients may need to change how they interact in the arena, and then apply these discoveries to relationships in their lives.

Equine Assisted Counseling (Equine Assisted Psychotherapy)

Horses are non-judgmental and can be excellent therapists. Clients report that they do not feel as scrutinized in the arena as they do on the couch. They are more focused on building skills for more fulfilling lives and relationships. The therapy team consists of a counselor, horse professional, and one or more horses. Fun, challenging exercises improve communication, confidence, teamwork, and relationship skills.

Serving the Community

Healing Strides’ programs began with Equine assisted therapy for adults and children from residential treatment facilities and shelters. We will continue to support similar community programs with the assistance of donations and sponsors. Complimentary seminars on timely topics are offered throughout the year.