Horse Inspired Holiday Intentions

Written By Sarah Cowans

Be Present

Lesson from horses: They live fully in the now.

Intention: I will focus on each moment, savoring the sights, sounds, smells, and sensations of the holidays. I’ll let go of worries about what’s next or what could have been.

Let Go and Trust

Lesson from horses: They release tension and trust the rhythm of life.

Intention: I will release expectations and perfectionism, trusting that the season will unfold in its own way.

Prioritize Connection

Lesson from horses: They thrive in healthy relationships and authentic connection.

Intention: I will nurture meaningful interactions, listen deeply, and celebrate togetherness rather than getting caught in busyness.

Sarah Cowans

Sarah Cowans is a clinical social worker/psychotherapist with 14+ years of clinical experience. Sarah graduated with her Masters of Social Work (MSW) degree from Wilfred Laurier University and has worked in a variety of settings, mostly recently private counselling practice and within the school board working with children and teens. Sarah received her certification in equine assisted psychotherapy in 2021, after deciding to combine her two passions; horses and mental health. Sarah works from a trauma responsive and client-centered approach drawing from various research-proven approaches such as, but not limited to Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, Dialectical Behavioural Therapy, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Mindfulness, Emotionally Focused Therapy, Perinatal Mental Health practices and much more. Sarah’s areas of practice and clinical focus include maternal and women’s mental health, parenting, children and youth mental health, stress, anxiety, depression, grief and trauma.

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