Posts by DeAnna Wahlheim
Summer Camp
More than we ever imagined When we began planning our very first Equine Therapy Summer Camps, we hoped children would have fun, learn new skills, and leave feeling a little more confident than when they arrived. What we didn’t expect was just how meaningful the experience would become—for the children, their families, and for us.…
Read MoreHorses and Parenting – Part 2
If you missed Part 1 of “Horses and Parenting” please click on the link. Calm, Connect, Correction Even if not traumatized, we all experience fear. When we are in a state of fear, the brain switches to the amygdala and shuts down other systems. Therefore, when we parent out of fear, either in ourselves or…
Read MoreParenting and Horses
This week I would like to let our equine specialist DeAnna Wahlheim share with you her thoughts on parenting Parenting is a lot like caring for horses. As I was out amongst the horses today, I had a few thoughts….i am in awe of all the experiences I have with horses. They are remarkable creatures…
Read MoreHealthy Attachment – Part 3
Attachment in the 2nd Year Healthy Attachment Cycle – Second Year As you see in this cycle, our goal with attachment in the second year is to continue the development of our child’s limbic (emotional regulation) system by helping them through the stress of not getting what they want. Remember, little children WILL experience stress…
Read MoreWhat is Attachment – Part 2
Part 2 – What is Attachment What are the needs babies have? Basic needs for all of us humans are food, water, air, clothing and shelter from the environment. Research has also shown that included in our basic needs is physical touch/connection. Babies who have all their other needs met but were deprived of physical…
Read More