Tuesdays 4:00-5:30 p.m. at the DreamPower barn, California Stables.
Session 1: May 11 June 29, 2010
Session 2: July 6 August 24, 2010
Session 3: Sept. 7 Oct. 26, 2010
For high-achieving teens 14-19 years old.
Each group is limited to 8 teens.
Teens today are under an incredible amount of stress. Young people today stress about:
Grades
College
Appearance
The future
Peers | Parents
Relationships
Fitting in
Money
Family
The world
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Working with horses teens will learn:
How to successfully manage stress
How to work to full potential
How to worry less
How to overcome fears
How to identify strengths
How to overcome test-taking anxiety
How to remain calm in stressful situations
| Self-confidence
Leadership skills
Assertiveness skills
How to take safe risks
How to set realistic goals
How to build supportive friendships
How to have fun!
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$720 per session
$200 nonrefundable deposit is required to reserve a spot.
Full payment is due two weeks before the first group meeting.
Location: DreamPower Horsemanship, 11590 New Avenue, Gilroy, CA
The cost of $720 includes:
· In office 50 minute parent and teen intake interview with Martha McNiel, LMFT
· 8 ninety minute equine facilitated psychotherapy group sessions
· Horse/stable fees and insurance
· 60 minute in office parent feedback session
Mid-session a Parent Group is held where parents can meet as a group with the clinical staff for a one hour psycho-educational presentation and question and answer period.
Stable Stressbusters will be led by Martha McNiel, Director of DreamPower Horsemanship. Martha is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (CA license MFC34795), NARHA Registered Therapeutic Riding Instructor and a Certified Equine Interaction Professional in Mental Health.
No prior horse experience is necessary. Much of the group work with horses will be unmounted. When riding horseback an ASTM approved equestrian helmet is required and will be provided by DreamPower.
