Mental Health

“Traumatic events are almost impossible to put into words.” — Dr. Bessel van der Kolk

Words can seldom fully capture the experiences of our clients in therapy. This is because during trauma recall, Broca's area of the brain - responsible for speech production - tends to shut down. This can compromise our ability to describe our emotions and experiences (van der Kolk, 2014; Werbalowsky, 2019). In addition, verbal forms of therapy that rely on recounting traumatic events may cause retraumatization which can hinder the process of healing (van der Kolk, 2014). 

This explains why talk therapy doesn't always offer meaningful help. For therapists, this means finding other ways to assist and support clients on their trauma healing journey. Thankfully, according to Dr. Peter Levine, somatic therapies (relating to the body, especially as distinct from the mind) can work directly with the trauma-affected nervous system to help safely release trauma from the body.

Peace Ranch offers EAGALA Model Mental Health Services which incorporate horses for emotional growth and learning.

The individualized services provided offer a team approach to coping with issues with a licensed therapist and an equine specialist working with the clients and horses to address treatment goals. Clients learn about themselves and others by participating in activities with the horses, and then processing (or discussing) feelings, behaviors, and patterns.

Services for:

ANYONE STRUGGLING WITH THE EFFECTS OF TRAUMA 

  • Sessions are 1 hour

  • Cost: $200 per hour

  • See our Fee Schedule for a sliding scale based on income and number of dependents.

  • To make an appointment: Call or text 231-499-4736 or email jan@peaceranchtc.org.

To pay for services, click the button below. You will be directed to Paraklesis Inc.’s PayPal payment page. Enter the amount of payment, then click ‘Donate.’

Peace Ranch is an outpatient program that does not have an after-hours crisis phone. 

This means that staff is not available after hours for emergency calls and there is no after-hours crisis phone service.  If this does not feel like sufficient support, we can discuss additional resources or transfer you to a therapist or clinic with 24-hour availability. Generally, phone calls and emails will be returned within 24-48 hours during the business week, with the exception of vacations and holidays. 

If you have a mental health emergency, do not wait for a call, but do one or more of the following:

  • Activate your emergency system (check for your area, this may be 911)

  • Go to your nearest emergency room 

  • Call the National Suicide Prevention hotline 1.800.273.8255

  • Call Northern Lakes Community Mental Health 1.833.295.0616