Therapeutic horseback riding

the reality that was created by man. Nature makes us whole as humans. I ride with an theraputic riding non-profit called Ride On Therapeutic Horsemanship. Ride On has a lot of people all working together to benefit each other. After working with so many people, in all different walks of life, I’ve really learned how to work together with others. I have made some of my greatest friendships from riding. I’ve seen the true outcome of happiness from hard work from Ride…

The amount of counselors in the area is astounding. Christopher will get the care he needs from the various therapeutic outlets such as horseback riding and art therapy. Christopher will also get medical help for his burns and visit a speech pathologist to get him back on track developmentally. Huntsville, however, is lacking in group therapy where Christopher will be able to interact…

At age 4, Molly was diagnosed with Retinitis Pigmentosa Disease. Having this disease made her slowly lose her vision throughout time. Becoming blind made her life a lot harder than other kids her age. Even with this disease, she went to a therapeutic camp where she learned how to ride horses. She also went to a ski school and enjoyed doing…

Laziness. The state of unwillingness to work or to use any energy. If a patient with an emotional disorder was told that they could be well again if they were only to work for it and it could cure them. One would think that the patient would jump on the offer. However, working through therapy seems like the harder option, when all they would have to do is pop pills to feel better even for just a short amount of time. The cure is not found through killing or testing medications on animals. But…

The target population that I choose to focus upon are individuals with Cerebral Palsy, which approximately effects two per thousand children born (Duquette, Guiliano, Starmer, 2015). The first signs often tend to appear at nineteen months, or within the first five years depending on the mildness or severity of the condition, or the type of Cerebral Palsy (CP) (Duquette et al., 2015). These include pyramidal/spastic CP, the most common, and extrapyramidal/ non spastic CP (Duquette et al., 2015).…

Costa Rica has a significant place in all the cubicle daydreams of tourists around the world. The amazing Costa Rican trails look like they are leading to foggy crater lakes, waterfalls, or isolated, jungle-fringed sea beaches. Explored by foot, horseback, or kayak, Costa Rica is a tropical land where you get to pick your own adventure. Costa Rica is the most amazing place to visit in winter, and this is absolutely true about it. When the US states are blanketed with heavy snow, Costa Rica…

Hydrocephalus Having a big head is usually taken in a humorous and figurative manner, but when it comes to hydrocephalus it is taken very literally and seriously. Hydrocephalus is a condition in which cerebrospinal fluid accumulates in the brain, enlarging the head and causing brain damage (MedicineNet, 2016). Hydrocephalus can be a result of the ventricles producing too much cerebrospinal fluid. There can also be an obstruction which reduces the flow of cerebrospinal fluid, as well as…

Self Awareness and Professional Interest Statement When choosing a career path, one must take into account their personality, their strengths, weaknesses, and motives for entering into a certain career. By reflecting upon these aspects of my life, I be able to improve my future and current lifestyle in relation to my personal and professional lives. Who I Am In multiple instances, it is effortless to categorize someone based on only one aspect of their life or a limited knowledge of who…

My Strengths As I reflect on myself, I have noticed that I already contain many strengths and tools that I need to be successful. I already have immense knowledge of the patience it takes to work with young children, in addition to experience in the occupational therapy field. Similarly, I have tried to get as much on hand experience as possible throughout my life, and strive to learn and understand everything possible about my chosen field of study. I understand that entering a helping…