Leo's Pent-Up Feelings

Sharing Feelings

Holding in one’s feelings has a number of effects on a person’s health and wellbeing.  Below are some articles explaining the importance of acknowledging and sharing feelings with others in a constructive way.

https://www.learning-mind.com/bottled-up-emotions/

https://joinblush.com/stop-bottling-up-your-emotions/

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 Helping Children Share Their Feelings

https://kidshelpline.com.au/parents/issues/helping-kids-identify-and-express-feelings

https://kidshelpline.com.au/parents/issues/helping-kids-identify-and-express-feelings

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Equine-Assisted Therapy 

Leo participated in equine-assisted therapy. If you are interested in learning more about the use of horses in various types of therapy, these resources are for you!
http://anxietytreatmentexperts.com/equine-assisted-therapy/

https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/ending-addiction-good/201708/the-therapeutic-value-horses

https://aspeneducation.crchealth.com/articles/article-equine-therapy/

https://www.elementsbehavioralhealth.com/addiction-recovery/lessons-equine-therapy/

For information on equine-assisted therapy in your area, visit https://www.pathintl.org/