Wild at Heart: Adolescents: Horses & Other Kindred Spirits

by Heather H. Kirby

Overview

Heather Kirby's insightful, groundbreaking guide for better understanding the dynamics behind the often mystifying behavior of adolescents. By highlighting similarities between horses and teens, Heather presents a unique perspective on both and challenges us to better appreciate the forces at play during the tumultuous stage of adolescence.
Drawing on discoveries from her lifelong passion for horses and more than two decades of professional work with teens, Heather offers practical and thought-provoking information that can be readily applied by parents, teachers, coaches and counselors. Heather's sensitivity and humor come through as she describes her innovative approach to working successfully with teens by applying strategies and principles effective with horses.
In Wild at Heart, Heather demonstrates that it is possible for adults to have meaningful, collaborative relationships with the teens in their lives.

Product Details

BN ID:	2940152961560
Publisher:	Heather H. Kirby
Publication date:	04/06/2016
Sold by:	Smashwords
Format:	eBook
File size:	1 MB

About the Author

Heather Kirby is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, a Certified Substance Abuse Counselor, and holds a Master's degree in Special Education. She has spent over twenty years working directly with children, adolescents, and families in a variety of mental health and special education settings. Heather specializes in reaching difficult teens through alternative therapies and has created her own activity-based therapeutic approach called Facilitated Socialization™. She was the first graduate of Melisa Pearce's certification program in the Equine Gestalt Coaching Method™ and has completed the advanced training in Trauma-Focused Equine Assisted Psychotherapy with Tim and Bettina Jobes.

Heather's unique background allows her to look through a variety of lenses and draw upon experience in the fields of substance abuse, education, recreation, and mental health. She is also a dynamic speaker and offers trainings and workshops on a variety of different topics, tailoring each to the individual needs of the target audience.

Currently, Heather works in private practice, with offices in Bethesda, MD and Fairfax, VA, and provides equine therapy through a partnership with Project Horse, Inc. in Purcellville, VA. She resides in Springfield, VA with her fabulous partner, their wonderful dog, and an amazing little hamster. She can be reached by email at [e-mail].