Description

This presentation aims to raise awareness about the healing powers of horses through Equine Assisted Learning and Therapy for physical and mental wellness. Many people find themselves stuck in their minds an disconnected from their authentic selves. They are in essence, ungrounded and not in the present moment, where healthy decisions are made. This disconnection and not being grounded, leads to poor and unhealthy decisions which creates mental and physical health issues including anxiety, depression, chronic illnesses and many other issues. Horse have the amazing ability to to help us learn to ground ourselves an reconnect with ourself by being in the present moment and mirroring our inner emotions state in an nonjudgmental way. 

Participants will learn about how horses teach people how to ground themselves in the present moment to make better life choices which leads to better mental and physical health. Additionally this presentation will highlight how spending time on a ranch with horses can help regulate the human nervous system and create a sense of peace and serenity. Finally I will introduce the solution to this disconnect: Spirit Mountain Healing Services, a nonprofit organization. Participants will discover how Spiri Mountain effectively and sustainably teaches people through working wit horses to learn how to ground themselves to make better life choices in work, family, relationships and with self. These better life choices leads to improved physical and mental health which reduces the needs for medications, frequent doctors visits and allows for healthier connection with self and others. 

Key Takeaways:

• Understanding the transformative power of equine-assisted therapy and learning in promoting physical and mental wellness. 
• Exploring the unique bond between humans and horses and its role in fostering emotional regulation and self-empowerment. 
• Gaining inspiration and motivation to embark on a journey of self-discovery and healing through the beauty of connecting with horses. 
• Learn how Spirit Mountain Healing Services can help you learn how to ground yourself in the present moment to improve your physical and mental health by working side by side with the horses at Spirit               Mountain Healing Services. 

Cost:

Members: $0

Prospective Members: $30

• *In many cases membership may be less the cost of a few workshops, and provide a lot more benefits to you and your organization, please contact Member Services for more information and potentially check out this event at no cost - membership@azimpactforgood.org.

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Meet Our Speaker: Michelle Goss of Spirit Mountain healing Services

Michelle Goss, is an Equine Assisted Life Coach and Therapist with Spirit Mountain Healing Services, a 501 C3 nonprofit organization in Gilbert Arizona. She has had the privilege to work with horses and people for over 35 years. Combining her extensive education with life coaching and therapist skills, she helps people of all ages find answers and new ways to life lif better by working with her horses. At Spirit Mountain Healing Services, Michelle works with individuals and in partnerships with organization nationwide to broaden the sustainable healing impact of Equine Assisted Learning and Therapies. Equine Assisted Life Coaching or as Michelle calls it, “Horse Guided Life Coaching,” is a specialized life coaching/therapeutic method where the intuitive nature of horses is utilized to reflect where learning and healing is needed in the person. Michelle’s coaching/therapeutic skills come into play in building life skills in areas such as communication, confidence, personal/professional growth development, self -awareness and leadership skills. Michelle’s purpose is to share these unique and empowering horse guided life coaching/therapeutic experiences through Spirit Mountain Healing Services. Michelle holds a Master’s of Arts in Counseling/Psychology in Equine Assisted Mental Health and a Bachelor of Science in Equine Science and a Minor in Small Business.