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A ‘reason to thrive’ By Jeremy Sollars Warwick is known for its love of horses, and from this week a new not-for-profit initiative will tap into the positive healing power of horses to help at-risk young people in our community. ‘Reason To Thrive’ will be launched this Friday 10 March and will offer “equine-assisted communication and body language training” to disengaged young people in what is a growing therapeutic movement in Australia. Program facilitator Robyn Wickham says equine-assisted therapy offers “an opportunity for at-risk youth to engage on an entirely different level than in a traditional therapeutic setting”. “Through learning basic natural horsemanship ground skills - no riding involved - clients develop patience, trust, self-confidence and selfawareness,” Robyn said. “This necessitates emotional regulation and reduces aggressive behaviours, with an improvement in individuals understanding their own body language and communication patterns. “For those who have lost hope and trust in other humans due to traumatic events or trauma a horse provides an honest partner, often mirroring back emotions, providing feedback on our emotional regulation. “Financial hardship, family break-down, behavioural problems and lack of engagement in school and the community are some of the issues faced by youth in Warwick and the Southern Downs. “Anxiety and depressive symptoms can occur when navigating home relationships and friendships at school and work, resulting in low selfesteem and self-concept. “Difficulties with emotional dysregulation and bullying are other areas impacting on the mental health of our young people. “Reason to Thrive will be supporting a recovery framework. Continued page 3
Robyn Wickham - pictured here with equine therapist 'Gee' - is part of a growing therapeutic movement drawing on the healing power of horses.
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