2024 Workshops & Retreats! Aside from those listed as virtual offerings, all events take place in Petaluma/Penngrove, CA.
Finding Presence with Horses
Whether you are looking to spend time with horses, in nature or reconnect with yourself...this is the mini retreat for you!
Come spend time in beautiful Penngrove, California outdoors with our herd of horses. This semi-structured mini retreat offers you a chance to escape the hustle and bustle of life and guide yourself back to the present moment with the help of horses, who are experts at living in the present.
What can you expect from this mini retreat?
We will guide you through experiences to help you become grounded in nature and explore mindfulness while you interact with horses. This workshop is not intended to be psychotherapy, but rather offer a relaxing space in nature, surrounded by horses, where we can come fully into the present moment. We will provide guidance and a safe space and invite each participant to choose from different types of horse interactions to achieve this.
$125.00
Offered Sunday June 23, 2024 1pm-3pm
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Introduction to Psychotherapy with Horses
If you interested in exploring the field of equine assisted services (EAS), this workshop is for you! The content will include an overview of the field of EAS, specifics on the benefits of incorporating horses into mental health treatment and the unique role of the horse in this collaboration. We will also review some of the major approaches and styles for this work. This workshop is intended for those interested in entering the field as a professional along with those interested in finding out more about how the process works in order to find a good fit for their therapeutic goals. The workshop will include both an informational/learning component and hands on experiences with horses.
Sunday, April 14th 2024 Time: 1pm-3pm $175
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EQuilibrium: A workshop for anxiety and stress reduction
Come back to your center and out of the “what if’s” of the future. Anxiety and stress are common occurrences in the world we live in and they can sometimes be challenging to manage alone. EQuilibrium is a workshop focused on helping you find the harmony within, with the help of our amazing herd of horses. We will spend time becoming grounded in the present moment and finding ways to reduce stress and anxiety through building a tool box of techniques and practicing these tools in real time with the help of horses and nature. Our hope is that you leave this workshop feeling more energized and rested and with some tools to fight stress and anxiety in your everyday life.
$125
Offered Sunday April 14th & Sunday June 23rd, 2024
Time: 10am-12pm
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InterconnEQtedness
This workshop offers a focus on developing our connection with nature, in the company of horses. We will spend our time exploring how horses experience the world through observing, interacting and being present with horses, ourselves and the nature around us. We will then explore techniques in which we can increase our awareness and connection with the natural world. We invite you to join us in this space where we strive to take the time out of busy schedules for grounding time with horses and an exploration of our interconnectedness to nature.
$125
Date: Sunday May 26th 2024
Time: 10am-12pm
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Rest &
ReJUVENATE
Change Your Lead is collaborating with RestStopRetreat (reststopretreat.com ) creator Devin Price, LMFT to offer an amazing day retreat! This retreat is a great way to spend time recharging through interactions with horses and time out in nature. During this one day retreat, participants will be invited to explore different types of rest via: Yoga, Meditation, Creativity, Reflexology... all while incorporating horses! We will invite you to not only experience these types of rest with the power of the herd, but also discover how you can incorporate them into your life in an ongoing way, leaving the retreat refreshed and with tools to take home. Lunch is included. No experience necessary, join us to rest and recharge!
Sunday May 19th, 2024
10am-3pm (lunch included) $275
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