Letting Go of the Label
This morning, as I was driving out to Rock Creek, a song called My Anxiety came on the radio. At first, I wasn’t paying much attention—but then a few lyrics hit me in a way that made me pause. The song focuses on numbing anxiety with drugs and alcohol. While that part...
What If You Could Leave “It” in the Dirt?
Many of us have spent years trying to “figure it out”, to understand why we feel stuck, anxious, angry, or disconnected. Traditional talk therapy can offer valuable insight, but sometimes insight alone doesn’t create the shift we’re truly seeking. Leave It in the Dirt...
Don’t let the Poop Stop You: Cleaning up Emotional Messes
How’s that for a title? Kinda gross, right? And yet… here we are. Because let’s be honest - life gets messy. We all have moments, in the past or present (or looming somewhere in the future), that feel just plain gross. Whether it’s an emotional mess, a stressful...
Why Teens Should Come to DreamCatchers: A Path to Emotional Growth
Teens today are under more pressure than ever, and while they may not always have the words to express what they’re feeling, they do benefit from spaces that invite honesty, reflection, and growth. At DreamCatchers, we believe teens don’t just need support — they need...
Storms Don’t Last Forever
Storms often roll in without warning—skies darken, winds shift, and plans come to a sudden halt. Whether it's a literal storm disrupting your day or a metaphorical one shaking up your world, they can force change, redirect your path, or simply call you to pause. Some...
HALT! A Simple Way to Recognize and Cope with Anxiety
Anxiety can sneak up on us — tight chest, racing thoughts, a constant feeling that something just isn’t right. Whether you’re a teen juggling school and social pressure, or an adult balancing work, relationships, and responsibilities, anxiety is something most of us...
A Quiet Place to Simply Be
Tucked into the corner of our barn, between my barn supplies and a stack of hay bales, is a spot I return to again and again. This is my “office.” No desk. No fluorescent lights. No inbox waiting to be answered. Instead, I’m surrounded by the familiar sounds of the...
A Visit from a Butterfly: An Invitation to Begin
The other day while I was taking a break from setting up for a Coaching session, a little butterfly came to visit me—twice. It hovered near, danced on the breeze, then circled back and rested on my leg as if to make sure I didn’t miss its message. An invitation to...
What One Little Mare Teaches Us About Safety and Trust
Life is best when we slow down and learn to trust Lately, I’ve found myself thinking about Freebird—one of the horses here at DreamCatchers—more than usual. In her eleven years, she’s carried a weight that’s hard to put into words. For reasons unknown, trouble seems...
Feeling Anxious? You’re Not Alone
Lately, I’ve noticed a theme coming up in a lot of conversations—anxiety. That tight feeling in your chest, the spinning thoughts, the pressure to figure everything out right this second. Sound familiar? Whether you're navigating school, friendships, work, or just...