Content and Trigger Warning: There is mention of child trafficking and abuse. Please listen to this episode with care.

It's one of my go-to healing modalities and today I'm delighted to be chatting with Angela Schmitt, Founder of Animal with Hearts, LLC. With a Masters in Transpersonal Counseling Psychology, over 2 decades of experience, and trained in gestalt and gestalt equine-assisted therapy work, Angela is proving that working with animals is a sustainable and alternative therapy to deep healing and transformation. Beginning with dolphin-assisted therapy programs at 19, Angela now works with horses in 1:1 therapy sessions, programs, and with groups.

Today, we are talking about the fact that connecting with animals is equal to connecting deeper within ourselves. Did you know that just 10 minutes with horses can help to regulate your nervous system? Horses are able to read the environment and energy, knowing what is safe, and who needs what, either in the moment you are observing the horses or working with them. 

As I am a huge proponent of different modalities of therapy, this is a fascinating conversation about trusting yourself, trusting the horse you are working with, and getting comfortable with alternative healing styles, which can truly take you into deeper realms of healing and expressing yourself. Talk therapy is not the only way to make change.

Animals with Heart transports horses and therapy/service dogs to mental health hospitals where they co-facilitate with the therapists within that network to provide an animal-assisted therapy experience for their clients and patients. They also provide staff workshops and trainings and are continually designing more programs for children, corporations, and any person, group or staff that wants to move forward in life through transformation. 

For more information please visit:
https://animalswithheart.com/ https://canvasrebel.com/meet-angela-schmitt/

Podcast Sponsor: This podcast is sponsored by Barb Wesson who has been working in the mental health field for over 40 years in various capacities with adolescents, including incarcerated youth, adults with traumatic brain injuries, immigrants, people with cancer, adults with developmental disabilities, adults with mental health diagnoses, and the general population. Currently, Barb works with low-income people with mental health diagnoses via movement education and spiritual mentoring. In 2017 she earned her PhD in the study of natural health. She feels it is imperative that more therapists not only understand DID but feel comfortable helping those with DID navigate their worlds. Barb is also known as the Dancing Data Doctor and she invites you to dance with her on Zoom. There is no charge. There is joy and community.

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Disclaimer: The information shared on this podcast is not a substitute for therapy or any other form of professional mental health/medical care. Listening does not constitute a doctor-patient relationship with Dr. Fletcher. The information provided is for inspirational and educational purposes only. If you are looking to obtain mental health resources in your area, please call 1-800-950-NAMI. If you are experiencing a crisis or need help, please contact the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline at 1-800-273-8255.