In this episode of Strides To Solutions, Dr. Esther Adams dives into how animal-assisted psychotherapy—especially equine interventions—facilitates trauma recovery. Discover why the nonjudgmental bond with horses creates a safe, trust-filled environment, how structured barn activities rebuild mastery and self-efficacy, and why attachment to an animal can mirror the healing we seek in human relationships.

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