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Your interest and support ensured Monterey County Gives! had a record breaking year. Together, we empower our local nonprofit community
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-The Monterey County Gives! team.
The Equine Healing Collaborative was created to provide a path to recovery, self-discovery, personal growth, a re-connection with the natural world, and
emotional insight and health through the use of equine assisted psychotherapy.
The Equine Healing Collaborative (EHC) provides mental health services to all in need, especially underserved communities including individuals from low socioeconomic backgrounds, survivors of domestic violence/human trafficking, law enforcement, first responders, veterans, educators, refugees, children, adolescents and adults. We provide unique and effective Equine Assisted Psychotherapy (EAP) with licensed or licensed-eligible marriage family therapists/clinical social workers specifically trained in EAP using rescued horses and donkeys. EHC’s curriculum includes Mindfulness, Metaphor Analysis, Motivational Interviewing, Dialectical Behavioral Therapy and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy. EHC offers individual and group psychotherapy as well as one-day retreats. We also provide prevention programs, “Mini Horses Big Feelings” with our miniature horses to schools and libraries. Additionally, we visit assisted living facilities with our miniatures horses to provide joy and comfort to residents. An added benefit is that all our equines are rescued or surrendered, and clients’ recovery is directly associated with the recovery of our equine partners.
I cannot understate the impact of Therapist Jennifer and The Equine Healing Collaborative in transforming my life. Born in Afghanistan, I was married at the age of 13 and taken to America. Not knowing the American language, living in a new country and being subjected to abuse and servitude by my husband, I found myself trapped in a nightmarish reality. Navigating early marriage, divorce, homelessness, and caring for my three children was a daunting task. But with Therapist Jennifer's unwavering support, I found solace, courage, and a path to healing. The Ehc has been my safe harbor. With their transformative programs, I've begun to rebuild my life. I've found strength, resilience, and newfound hope amid the ashes of my past. I owe a debt of gratitude to The Equine Healing Collaborative for being my guardians of healing and companions in reclaiming my voice and freedom. Waheda Karzai
- Waheda Karzai