Paws for Reflection Ranch
Partnering with animals
to heal the mind, body, and spirit.
Animal-Assisted Therapies & Activities
Horses, dogs, cats, rabbits, and other pets will be partners in individualized programs. Clients will receive a combination of physical, psychosocial, educational and motivational benefits. Everyone can experience the healing power of pets. All ages can enjoy the unconditional love and affection given freely by these 4-legged friends.
Counseling Services - Linda Horne, LPC 
Learn to navigate life's journey with our licensed counseling staff aided by our animal partners. Benefit from individual counseling sessions where you can explore difficult issues that may be preventing you from fully enjoying life. We offer traditional counseling in a non-traditional setting, as well as, Equine Assisted Counseling (EAC).
What is Equine Assisted Counseling? EAC incorporates horses experientially for emotional growth and learning. This means that participants learn about themselves and others by participating in activities with the horses, and then processing (or discussing) feelings, behaviors, and patterns. The utilization of the horse, a dynamic and powerful living being, creates confidence and provides for wonderful metaphors for the client or group to apply to challenging situations in their own life. The horse also has the ability to mirror exactly what human body language is telling them. Horses are honest, which makes them especially powerful messengers.
The focus of EAC is not riding or horsemanship. EAC involves setting up ground activities including the horse which will require the client or group to apply certain skills. Non-verbal communication, assertiveness, creative thinking and problem-solving, leadership, work, taking responsibility, teamwork and relationships, confidence, and attitude are several examples of the tools utilized and developed by EAC.
EAC is a powerful and effective therapeutic approach that has an incredible impact on individuals, youth, families, and groups. EAC addresses a variety of mental health and human development needs including behavioral issues, attention deficit disorder, substance abuse, eating disorders, abuse issues, depression, anxiety, relationship problems and communication needs.
Counseling services are by appointment only and are available for both adolescents and adults. Call the Ranch for more information. 972-775-8966.
HorsePower - an adolescent program
The objective of HorsePower is to empower one to recognize their strengths in an effort to make choices and build relationships that would enable positive decision-making when faced with life's challenges.
Aided by the horses, children will focus on the following in our 4-week session:
* Learning problem-solving skills
* Trying out new behaviors and getting feedback from an unbiased
Ranch Partner: the horse
* Developing positive relationships and respect for others
* Identifying personal strengths and growth areas
Sessions will meet for 2 hours, one day each week for 4 weeks.
All sessions will be led by Licensed Professional Counselors, assisted by Equine Specialists. Call the Ranch for more information, 972-775-8966.
Harmony in the Herd
Harmony in the Herd is an experiential team building program designed with your business in mind. Move learning out of the office and to the barn where you will experience the incredible results of horse guided learning. Thru horseplay, you will identify and remove barriers leaving a clear path to the success of your business. Today's organizations can only function effectively if their people know how to work together productively in high-performance teams.
Why horses? Horses must know how to effectively communicate and work together, achieving Harmony in the Herd, in order to survive. Having no egos or hidden agendas, horses are the perfect partners to assist us with goal setting, self-discovery, and problem-solving. Horses have proven to be incredible teachers of leadership and team work. Your team will come face-to-face with their personal leadership challenges and will be coached to overcome them. The changes they make are reflected back instantly in a dramatic and memorable way by the response of the horses.
Contact us today at 972-775-8966 or pawsforreflection@att.net for customized packages and scheduling.
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Music Therapy
Cora Lansdowne, MME, MT-BC uses live music as a positive, instantly rewarding intervention to address functional goals in a therapeutic setting. Clients actively participate in singing, playing instruments, and moving with music to work on motor, communication, behavior, cognitive, and social skills. Cora's mission as a music therapist is to provide superior music therapy services for a variety of populations, helping clients of all ages achieve non-musical goals through the use of music.
Individual Music Therapy
One-on-one sessions include an assessment, establishment of individualized therapeutic goals, and continual evaluation of goals and objectives agreed upon by the music therapist and client (or client's parent/guardian). Individual therapy sessions are typically 30 minutes.
Group Music Therapy
Group music therapy consists of two or more clients who are relatively the same age and have similar goals. These sessions encourage social skill development and group interaction skills, but can also address other individualized goals. Group therapy sessions are typically 30 or 60 minutes.
For scheduling and more information, contact Cora Lansdowne at 469-222-9887 or the Ranch at 972-775-8966 or pawsforreflection@att.net.
Youth Summer Day Camps
We are proud to be part of the movement to bring children back to nature. Our summer camps teach children kindness to animals, the earth, nature, other people and themselves. Through experiential learning, guest speakers and guest animals, the children are introduced to a variety of different animal friends. We also explore the many exciting treasures that can be found in our natural environment. Arts and crafts, music, and swimming round out each day. Bring your child for a unique camp experience! Check out the calendar for dates and registration details.
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Youth Field Trips 
Children crave the adventure and enlightenment offered by Mother Nature and animal friends. Let us plan a program to complement what your students are learning in the classroom. We'll inlude learning about the types of animals present at the Ranch, hands-on time with the animals, creative arts and crafts, nature walk, music, and more. We offer a wide variety of activities to choose from and can promise a day filled with fun and adventure. Activities can be tailored to accommodate most any age group and ability level. Full facilities available for eating lunch. Call 972-775-8966 to schedule your Ranch experience.
Self-Discovery Workshops
Be sure to visit our Calendar page to read about the workshops available each month. From Meditation Techniques to Natural Horsemanship, we offer a wide variety of topics from which to choose. We continously look for new topics focusing on Natural Health to introduce to our clients. If you would like to suggest a topic and/or service provider, please contact us either by phone
972-775-8966 or email at pawsforreflection@att.net.
Business Retreats - Also see Harmony in the Herd
Get away from the office and plan a winning strategy for this year! The Ranch is a perfect setting to catch your breath and get your creative juices flowing. Include some team building activities to get your staff working together. Plenty of areas indoors and out for meeting with your group. Full facilities available. Have lunch catered or bring your own. Move planning a retreat to the top of your to-do list! Call 972-775-8966 to plan your retreat.
Youth Retreats
Let us help you plan a retreat for your youth group. Activities can include team building, learning about and experiencing hands-on activities with Ranch animals, arts and crafts, music, and more. Facilities allow for indoor overnights and meal preparation. Plenty of areas indoors and out for meeting with your group. Outdoor movie system available for use. Give your youth group an experience they'll treasure. Call 972-775-8966 to begin planning.
Special Events
Special events are held throughout the year at the Paws for Reflection Ranch. Mark your calendar so you don't miss out! Vendor participation may be invited - check the calendar for details.
Fall at the Ranch
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