Groups
Workshops
Individual Sessions
Individual Therapy
We provide individual equine assisted psychotherapy that is tailored to your specific needs. Our therapy sessions are designed to help you overcome anxiety, depression, and other mental health challenges. Our experienced therapists work with you to develop a treatment plan that is personalized to your unique situation. Our goal is to help you feel better and live a more fulfilling life. Contact us today to schedule your first appointment.
Group Therapy
In addition to individual therapy, we also offer group equine assisted psychotherapy sessions. These sessions provide a supportive environment where you can connect with others who are going through similar challenges. Our experienced therapists facilitate these sessions and help you develop new coping skills and tools to manage your mental health. Group therapy can be a powerful way to improve your mental health and well-being. Contact us today to learn more.
Family Therapy
At Heart of The Matter, we understand that mental health challenges can impact the entire family. That's why we offer equine assisted family therapy. These sessions are designed to help families communicate better, work through conflicts, and support each other. Our experienced therapists work with you to develop a treatment plan that is tailored to your family's unique needs. Contact us today to schedule your first appointment.
Complex Challenges
For those with more complex mental health challenges, we also work as part of larger therapy teams. Our experienced therapists collaborate with other mental health professionals to provide comprehensive care that addresses all of your needs. Whether you are struggling with addiction, trauma, or other complex challenges, we are here to help. Contact us today to learn more about our therapy teams and how we can support you.
Trauma
At Heart of The Matter, we believe that equine assisted therapy can be a powerful tool for helping children and teens overcome mental health challenges. Our experienced therapists work with children and teens to develop coping skills, manage stress, and improve communication with parents and peers. We also offer equine assisted therapy for children and teens who have experienced trauma. Contact us today to learn more about our therapy programs for children and teens.
Couples Therapy
Equine assisted couples therapy is a unique and effective way to improve communication and strengthen your relationship. Our experienced therapists work with you and your partner to identify and address areas of conflict, build trust, and deepen your connection. Our equine assisted approach provides a safe and supportive environment where you can work through your challenges together. Contact us today to schedule your first session.
Circle of Friends
In a group setting, the participants focus on social and personal goals. We practice the following skills throughout the session:
- Emotion recognition with the goal of increased emotion regulation (connection to self).
- Interpersonal skills with the goal of improved social skills (connection to others)
- Mindfulness with the goal of increased awareness of the clients impact on the world around him/her
- Communication with the goal of increased awareness of self-talk and how the participant communicate with others.
Ages: 7-9
Fee: $90/session
Thursdays: 4:00 - 5:15pm
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*Intake required to determine appropriateness for this group.
*On Pause for Summer - Check back for Fall dates
Pony Express
The primary goals of this group are emotion recognition and regulation, and development of communication and social skills. Team, character, and life skill building as well as mindfulness are organically woven into the program as well. Our experience is that the skills learned in the arena will be reflected in the participants’ overall functioning in their world. Along with these skills, we see increased self-esteem and ability to connect with self and with others. All sessions take place in the arena with the horses.
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Ages: 9 -12
Fee: $90/session
Thursdays 5:30 - 7:00pm
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*Intake required to determine appropriateness for this group.
*On Pause for Summer - Check back for Fall dates
A Place to be Herd
Our young people need to develop resilience if they are going to move into the world successfully. This group is for the 13-17 year old who may need assistance and support navigating the many challenges of the teen years and beyond. Core elements addressed will be emotion recognition and regulation, strengthening communication skills, development of coping skills, character and leadership development. Additional topics to be explored as the teens bring their own challenges to the group. All sessions take place in the arena with the horses.
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Ages: 13-17
Fee: $90/session
Day and time to be determined.
*Intake required to determine appropriateness for this group.
*On Pause for Summer - Check back for Fall dates
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Free Community Workshop
For those who are curious and would like to learn more about EAP/EAL in a hands on setting. This workshop is interactive and includes an educational element.
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Dates and times TBA - Check back or email us to be put on the list to be notified.
Parenting from
the Pasture
Let the horses assist you in developing new ways of communicating and being in a relationship with your child/adolescent.
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Dates and times TBA - Check back or email us to be put on the list to be notified.
Join The Herd
This is a free event held monthly sponsored by our non-profit Boise's Gift. No activities or therapy involved just come spend time with our herd. You can interact, observe from afar, wonder the pasture, meditate, journal or just be!
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We ask that no children under 7 attend this event.
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Date & time vary depending on the time of year - to learn click here.
