Group

Why Join A Group

At first, the idea of participating in a group might seem intimidating. Who wants to share their story with strangers? You can share as much or as little as you want. Group can be very beneficial. In fact, participants are often surprised by how rewarding their experience can be.  Groups meet for 1 hour to one hour and 30 minutes. All groups are held outside at the farm, or in the barn. Our groups are closed, which means you must join the group from the start date, you can not join after the group has started. Each week we build on skills and information that was provided the week before. 

Advantages of participating in a group

Zoom Groups

You stole who I was and placed self doubt into my mind. You left me questioning my value. I’m at war every day trying to dilute the toxic shame you feed. My state of being is in constant turmoil, I don’t know who I am any more. That’s a difficult place to be. In order to have a healthy relationship you first need to recover yourself. Our program gives you the tools and support to discover all those wonderful strengths and attributes you have hidden.

Veteran

Operation Battle Horse

No couch –  The staff at Walk With Me understand how difficult the transition from military life to civilian life can be. By providing support and guidance we can help in that transition to make it as smooth as possible.  Walk With Me’s equine group provides that understanding and support needed to achieve your goals. Group meets outside at the farm once a week. Being outside with other veterans and horses is one of a variety of strategies and techniques we use here at the farm that can be very effective in increasing quality of life for you. Our 10 week program enrolls between 6-8 participants.

This is a closed group. You must start on the first day group begins.

Call for more information. 828-330-4152

ID/IDD 18+

Barn Buddies

Neurodiverse equine therapy is a therapeutic approach tailored to individuals with neurodevelopmental differences, such as autism spectrum disorder (ASD), ADHD, dyslexia, and other related conditions. This form of therapy uses interactions with horses to promote emotional, social, and cognitive development in a calm, non-judgmental environment.

The therapy works by leveraging the natural sensitivity of horses to human emotions and body language, helping neurodiverse individuals improve communication skills, self-regulation, and emotional awareness. Horses can mirror a person’s emotional state, offering immediate, non-verbal feedback that helps individuals learn to manage anxiety, focus on the present moment, and develop empathy.

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Woman

Beautiful Balance

Do you often feel depressed or experience increased anxiety and stress. You may even feel like you’re on an emotional roller coaster. If left unresolved can cause serious health issues both physically and emotionally. This is common after experiencing a bad relationship or even unresolved issues from childhood. Hi I’m Jennifer, I felt lost, I had changed so much I didn’t even recognize myself anymore. Finding me again changed my life and I want to walk with you on your journey to find you again. Change can be scary and difficult, but it is so worth it. As your Trauma Recovery Coach, we will create a plan and get excited about what the future holds for you.

The group is a 10-weeks program where we learn how to trust again, heal our lost emotions, find self-compassion, and be comfortable having our voices heard. Groups are typically six to eight participants that meet once a week.  Call for more information  828-330-4152

Youth

Stable Steps

Not being office-based helps the teen participate during the session. – As a result, Equine Assisted TRC is engaging and interesting. “I showed up today because of my horse.” according to one youth. They look forward to being at the barn and working hands-on, learning trust, respect, and communication skills with their horse and their parents, teachers, and peers.

Moms with teens! Sad and with drawn or anxiety and high stress is your teen in a spiral? Have you noticed behaviors that have you concerned? Uncertain how to help or what you’re doing doesn’t seem to be working? I am a mom with four kids, 20, 19, 17, and 14; I understand the frustration of raising kids, especially today with all the uncertainty in the world. Walk With Me will give your teen the skills to help them know what they are feeling and communicate respectfully about what they think and need. 

“My husband and I were struggling to make sense of our teen’s behaviors.  The stress and tension made me frustrated and angry. Our family needed help. We found it, together with WWM we made the changes necessary for a healthier home life.”  Miller Family

Our teen group is appropriate for ages 14-17 and will assist your teen in learning to build trust, improve communication skills, and identify how they influence the relationship. WWM group only has 10 spots available. 

Individual sessions are for ages 6-17.

Parent/Legal Guardian participation in some of the sessions is required. Schedule a phone consultation or come to the farm to see if it may be right for your child

828-330-4152

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Julie Dollar

Jennifer Bandy

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