Co-Parent Like Pros - Teamwork and Communication Skills with Horses

This workshop is designed to serve parents, whether married or not. Whether you are a new blended family couple or old hats at this parenting thing, connection must be nurtured. LGBTQ+ identified families are most welcome.

All families go through challenging times, and we all know the challenges of communication while living our full lives. But for parents at a crisis point or considering divorce, this is not the workshop for you. We like to think of this day as proactively nurturing your connection & communication.

We are Marriage and Family Therapists (LMFT and AMFT) who are both certified in equine assisted therapy and learning. With a combined experience of 45 years, half of that in the equine assisted world, we have helped hundreds of families shift gears and begin to thrive in entirely new ways.

Horses are intuitive animals that can mirror human emotions, providing real-time feedback on your non-verbal cues. This interaction helps participants improve their self-awareness and emotional understanding, key components of emotional intelligence.

We are planning to have 4-8 pairs, so it's a small and intimate group. We will work at times in the whole group, but often we will break off into pairs and take individual time to process and explore.

We meet in a pasture with uneven footing. Be prepared to hike a bit, including uphill. Remember to wear layers that don't mind horsehair, and closed, dirt-friendly shoes (such as sneakers or hiking boots,) and hiking sticks if you like. We also recommend a water bottle and sunhat.

We have two facilities for Heart and Mind Equine. They are both a 15-20 minute drive from downtown San Rafael, one in Woodacre and the other on San Antonio Road and the 101 freeway, at the northern edge of Novato. The size of the group will determine the location.

Let's talk. The horse corrals are on uneven ground with gravel, trees, tall grass, and possibly hilly areas. We can accommodate and support some mobility limitations, but it's a different experience. For this reason, we would like to chat and decide together if it's a good fit.

That is actually fine. But, you will need to bring a friend. Perhaps you know someone who would like to attend but also has a reluctant partner. You can learn a lot from the horses and discussions. We believe one parent can implement great change, but it's always easier when both people try.

Proceeds from this event supports our horse rescue and sanctuary (the horses you will meet.) We have limited partial scholarships, and we would like you to know that the stated price is the one that covers the costs. If you are experiencing financial crisis or challenge right now, please email us.