Not Just A Pony Ride HETRA
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Ever wanted to know more about Equine-Assisted Services (EAS) and Therapies? Join occupational therapist & PATH Intl CTRI, Kaiti Otte, as she explores the industry. Hear valuable education for instructors & therapists, insight on business strategies and all the reasons why horses are so impactful for our mental & physical health. This podcast is presented by Heartland Equine Therapeutic Riding Academy (HETRA), with over 35 years of experience in the EAS industry.
Get all of our resources here: https://notjustaponyride.my.canva.site/linkinbio
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82. What should we focus on for Positive Public Perception in our barn?
Barns are not meant to look like the Taj Mahal, but how the public perceives our place of business is important! We should be advocating for our horses safety and mental health while also putting our best foot forward. Listen to hear important things to consider when hosting any event or tour including, helpful signage, managing horse vices and unexpected safety tips. Any person in your barn could be a potential donor, volunteer, staff member or participant, so being conscious of [what seems like minor] things is important!
Learn more about our Blue Jeans and Dreams event here: https://hetra.org/events/2024-blue-jeans-dreams.html
This episode is proudly sponsored by Teaching Aids for EAS. Use code “HETRA” for 10% off your order now through May 10, 2024. https://teachingaidsforeas.com/
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81. Support for Grief and Loss with the Help of Horses with The Collective for Hope
When grief isn't expressed or addressed, it can lead to prolonged states of depression, anxiety disorders, substance abuse, and chronic health issues. It can also strain relationships, impair work performance, and diminish our overall quality of life. On this episode, Sandy Lemen, Director of Programming at The Collective for Hope, is here to explain how we can help. Anyone can provide support in this arena and it’s her hope that everyone will. Showing up and holding space without judgement, without making it about us, without "silver linings" – with validation and companionship instead - can go a very long way. Listen to hear how we have created a program at HETRA, in partnership with our OTD Student JJ Simons, to help fill the gap for grief support in our community with the healing help of horses.
Find a grief support program near you at the National Alliance for Children’s Grief: https://nacg.org/
Learn more about The Collective for Hope here: https://thecollectiveforhope.org/
This episode is proudly sponsored by Teaching Aids for EAS. Use code “HETRA” for 10% off your order now through May 10, 2024. https://teachingaidsforeas.com/
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80. How do we make sure sessions are ACTUALLY running smoothly? It’s session observation week!
Sustainability and longevity of our programs is directly linked to high-quality services for our participants. If our horses are unhappy, our programs aren’t impactful. If our volunteers aren’t effective, our programs feel it. If our instructors/therapists aren’t doing their best, programs are successful. We train our horses, volunteers and staff to our standard, but how do we ACTUALLY know that they are continuing that way? At HETRA we started doing Observation weeks! Listen in to learn how you can implement this strategy and why it’s important no matter what size of program you have.
For FREE access to our observation checklist for instructors/therapists:
https://notjustaponyride.ck.page/3d704a234e
To hear more about our volunteer training levels: https://vimeo.com/ondemand/volunteerstructure
To here more about our horse leader training process (Part 1 of 3): https://vimeo.com/ondemand/leadingpart1
This episode is proudly sponsored by Teaching Aids for EAS. Use code “HETRA” for 10% off your order now through May 10, 2024. https://teachingaidsforeas.com/
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79. PART TWO: How do you Manage a Board? Valuable Advice on Engaging an Effective Board
A continuation from episode 78- click here if you haven’t heard PART ONE yet. https://spotifyanchor-web.app.link/e/ZWaQ3Chl9Hb
Nonprofit work and getting to change lives every day seems like a dream job until you read the fine print. Kimberly Thomas is hear to help us discover how to effectively work with a board of directors/leadership and how to activate engagement. Expect to hear:
What exactly should boards be doing for an organization?
How to integrate new board members effectively
What if board members aren’t a good fit?
Importance of a good board chair
How does the board support the ED?
Conversations around setting non-profit professionals’ salaries.
Kimberly Thomas is the Executive Director of EPIC for Girls in Omaha, NE. Ms. Thomas brings more than 25 years of experience in the non-profit sector. Her passion is ensuring executive directors and boards are equipped with the tools necessary to succeed and helping them to step into their roles with confidence. Learn more about EPIC for Girls here: www.epicforgirls.org
Get the Non-Profit Director Evaluation Form by becoming a member at Patreon. Click here for more information: https://www.patreon.com/notjustaponyride
This episode is proudly sponsored by Teaching Aids for EAS. Use code “HETRA” for 10% off your order now through May 10, 2024. https://teachingaidsforeas.com/
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78 PART ONE: How do you Manage a Board? Valuable Advice on Engaging an Effective Board
PART ONE: Nonprofit work and getting to change lives every day seems like a dream job until you read the fine print. Kimberly Thomas is hear to help us discover how to effectively work with a board of directors/leadership and how to activate engagement. Expect to hear:
Variety of “types” of boards
How your board changes as your organization grows
Thoughts on Board Term Limits
How to “evaluate” your board members: “Report Cards”
Setting up expectations -- and more!
Kimberly Thomas is the Executive Director of EPIC for Girls in Omaha, NE. Ms. Thomas brings more than 25 years of experience in the non-profit sector. Her passion is ensuring executive directors and boards are equipped with the tools necessary to succeed and helping them to step into their roles with confidence. Learn more about EPIC for Girls here: www.epicforgirls.org
This episode is proudly sponsored by Teaching Aids for EAS. Use code “HETRA” for 10% off your order now through May 10, 2024. https://teachingaidsforeas.com/
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77. How do Horses Help Reveal our True Selves?: Perspectives for Equine Facilitated Mental Health with Cheryl Eriksen
Cheryl Eriksen has a masters in social work and is an accomplished author, blogger and a life long learner of equine communication. Cheryl has spent decades as an equine professional and extensively studied equine behavior and how it is influenced by what the human brings to the relationship. Through her work in the field of equine assisted psychotherapy and learning, Cheryl has seen and experienced firsthand the healing power of the horse-human relationship. In this episode expect to hear her valuable tips for facilitators including the use of ‘clean language’ for open communication and interpretation of horse behavior as well as how horses can help develop self-esteem and self-love.
Connect with Cheryl herewww.followmefriendbook.comwww.peacehorse.net
This episode is proudly sponsored by Teaching Aids for EAS. Use code “HETRA” for 10% off your order now through May 10, 2024. https://teachingaidsforeas.com/
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