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Equine Therapy Benefits Hibiscus Children

Equine Therapy has been recognized as an important tool in mental health services for centuries. Horses possess a natural therapeutic power, which is especially transformative for children who have experienced trauma. Children can learn social skills while reducing anxiety and depression which are common for abused children to experience. Through Equine Therapy, children can embark on a meaningful journey toward healing and recovery.

Hibiscus Children’s Center has proudly partnered with Justin' Time Stables to offer Equine Therapy to children residing at the Hibiscus Shelter, a safe haven for abused, abandoned and neglected children.  Children receive Equine Therapy as a part of our Mental Health Services to help build self-esteem, confidence and trust.  Hibiscus Therapists are trauma- trained, master’s level clinicians.  A Hibiscus Therapist works closely with Justin’ Time Stables owner Kim Svoboda-Pitts and her team.  In the words of one of our kids, “Being with the horses always makes me feel happy!”

The Hibiscus Equine Therapy Program has many benefits for at-risk children. It can help them recover from trauma, reduce anxiety and stress, create a stable foundation, provide emotional healing, help them become productive members of society, and give children hope.  This unique form of therapy is a valuable resource to help accomplish our mission and change the lives of children for the better. 

For more information about Hibiscus and our services for children, please visit us at HibiscusChildrensCenter.org.