Animal Therapy Stories for the Soul - Part 2 Interview with Horses for Mental Health

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In part two of this two part episode, I go deeper with Lynn Thomas, Ulla Frederiksen and her husband, Fred Bueltmann, to understand some of their most miraculous experiences working with horses themselves, and witnessing the transformations of the groups and clients they have connected to horses.  (If you have not heard their individual introductions, I encourage you to go back to part one, which dropped yesterday to hear more about each of them, or read their bios in the show notes).  

With Lynn’s experience, vision, and passion for the impact horses have on well-being, in 2021 she co-founded Horses for Mental Health (HMH) as a non-profit advocacy organization to increase awareness, public engagement, funds and access to programs incorporating horses for mental health and personal growth.  Through the annual Seen Through Horses campaign, started in 2022, HMH convenes philanthropists, ambassadors, companies, governments, and programs to work in collaboration expanding the role horses play in mental health and realize our collective vision of a world where all mental health needs are met – together.  

Horses for Mental Health, has a campaign coming up; read more about here:

"We are excited to announce the second annual Seen Through Horses Campaign; a peer-to-peer campaign composed of individuals, nonprofits, mental health specialists, influencers, and businesses to increase awareness, public engagement, and raise funds to improve access to programs incorporating horses for mental health and personal growth. This year, it coincides with Mental Health Awareness Month, May 1st - 31st, 2023, a time when conversations around mental health are already being elevated around the country."

www.horsesformentalhealth.org/campaign. 

Fred and Ulla co-founded the Red Horse Center for Collaborative Leadership, where he and his wife work with their herd of horses to strengthen collaborations for the greater good by contributing equitable access to professional development. The Red Horse Center which was inspired by the wisdom and power of horses, nature and dogs, Red Horse facilitates a process of individual and collective transformation through hands-on and virtual classes and workshops focusing on community wellness, healing culture, professional development and mental health.  Fred and Ulla are also part of the creators’ team with Arenas for Change (ARCH), a worldwide community of facilitation leaders in mental health, organizational development, coaching, and education. 

www.redhorse.red 

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