Ahava
Therapy and Wellness Center
Our Program
Ahava
Therapy and Wellness Center
"And let us continue to consider how to motivate one another to love and good deeds, not neglecting to meet together, as is the habit of some, but encouraging one another even more as you see the day of the Lord coming nearer."
~Hebrews 10:24-25
OUR PROGRAM
Our program takes a holistic approach to healing. It's not just the horses, though they are a huge part of the program's foundation. We incorporate Cognitive Behavioral therapy, Pastoral counseling, Reiki healing, Massage therapy, Yoga Nidra (yogic sleep) and Meditation to treat those in our care using multiple avenues to achieve relief from anxiety, depression, PTSD and other stress disorders resulting from trauma. Each therapy session teaches skills that people can use to get through everyday life situations during and after the program. The goal of our program is to Restore individual wellness, inner peace and self-love and to heal the invisible wounds caused by trauma.
Our therapy services are free for all admitted to our program and even once complete, we are here for a lifetime of support. Answering the Call to Serve Others with Love and Understanding, Providing Support and Restoring Hope is more than what we do, it is a reflection of who we are. We have a deep rooted love for the hurt and broken. With the Grace we have been given, we will face the growing problem of trauma induced stress disorders and with the help of our Equine partners we can find healing together.
OUR THREE CORE PROGRAM PRINCIPLES
TREAT, TEACH, RESTORE
Treat
For More Information on These Areas Click on the Boxes Above
Teach
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Communication Skills
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Relationship Building
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Healthy Coping Mechanisms
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Confidence/ Self-Esteem
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Patience
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Problem Solving
Restore
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Social Engagement and Interaction
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Individual Wellness
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Emotional Health and Balance
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Relaxation
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Better Sleep
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Renewed Energy
WHAT OUR PROGRAM INCLUDES
Equine
Assisted
Therapy
Reiki
Therapy
Cognitive
Behavioral
Therapy
Massage
Therapy
Pastoral
Counseling
Yoga Nidra
Life Coaching
and
Job Placement
Meditation
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The Ahava Mindset
Alternative Therapies
THE FACTS ABOUT TRAUMA
70% of adults experience a traumatic event in their lifetime
People who experience trauma are 3x more likely to experience depression
15x
1 in 13
People who experience trauma are 15x more likely to commit suicide
1 in 13 people will develop PTSD at some point in their life time
8 million people have PTSD in a given year
8 million
3x
70%
94%
94% of all sexual assault victims develop PTSD
SOME STATISTICS WE CAN'T IGNORE
22%
of veterans suffer from post-traumatic stress disorder or major depression
34%
suffer from other mental concerns
1 out of 3
Seek Help
20%
of veterans of the Iraq and Afghanistan Wars are diagnosed with PTSD. That equates to aprox. 340,000 U.S. Soldiers
33%
of veterans of the Vietnam War are suffering from PTSD
PTSD
Depression
Anxiety
On average, 22 Veterans commit suicides per day
20% of suicides in the U.s. are veterans
The Suicide rate among veterans is twice that of the general population
We Need You!
We are a 501 (c)(3) Non-Profit and rely completely on Donations. Our first goal is to purchase a larger property and build horse facilities. For more information on how you can help, info on our current fundraising goals, on becoming a Sponsor, on Joining our Board of Directors as a Non-Voting Member or how to Donate goods and services, click on the Horse Human Heart Icon. Together, we can make a difference by providing healing and restoring hope!
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