Paws for Reflection Ranch
Paws for Reflection Ranch
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About this organization
Mission
To provide the community with animal and equine assisted activities and therapies, including Therapeutic Horseback Riding, Therapeutic Horsemanship, Counseling Services, Special Needs Programs, Educational Programs, and Veteran and First Responder Programs. Partnering therapists with animals to heal the mind, body, and spirit.
About
Counseling programs include Animal-Assisted Counseling (AAC), Equine-Assisted Counseling (EAC), Eye Movement Desensitization & Reprocessing (EMDR), Traditional Counseling, and Animal/Equine Assisted Play Therapy. Therapists partner with 35 Ranch animals to meet weekly for 60 minute individual or group counseling sessions. Clients as young as 3 years of age begin in our Play Therapy program. Through the child's natural language of play, the counselor can reflect back to the child and better understand the emotions and concerns of the child. The counselor is able to work with the parent(s) and child to improve their relationship. Through interaction with the animals, the child learns empathy, regulation of emotions, anger management, and coping skills. The child builds confidence and self-esteem and learns how to better communicate at school and at home. In group Play Therapy, children learn how to play together, communicate with one another, and how to compromise and be flexible. As the child moves away from the world of toys, therapists may incorporate activities with the miniature horses, miniature donkey, goats and other barn animals. Activities are designed to encourage sharing of emotions and to reach therapy goals. In 2019, the Ranch contracted with one full time and 3 part time Play Therapists. University Master's and Doctoral level counseling interns have joined the team as well, helping to alleviate the wait list we often experience for Play Therapy. Teens typically participate in Equine Assisted Counseling. As the teen builds a relationship with a horse, they work on activities designed to focus on their therapy goals, improving their confidence and self-esteem as they experience the unconditional love of their horse. With immediate feedback from the horse, the client is able to try new behaviors, change communication styles, and be aware of how body language speaks volumes. Adult clients also typically choose Equine Assisted Counseling. Through building a relationship with their horse, the client learns how to build healthy relationships, try out different communication styles and behaviors, learn coping skills, manage anger and frustration, and more. Activities are designed to assist the client to accomplish their therapy goals as they learn new skills and bond with their horse. In Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing therapy, the client is able to train their brain to act in a more neutral manner when exposed to certain triggers that currently produce a dramatic response. Our counselors are trained to utilize this therapy with children, teens, adults, and Veterans. Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing therapy is trauma focused and shows positive results in the treatment of PTSD, moral injury, nightmares, trauma, abuse, pain, eating disorders, etc. Clients report experiencing results quickly. Many of our clients merge Equine Assisted Counseling and Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing therapy together. Counseling clients include youth-at-risk, children, adults, families, Veterans and their dependents, people with special needs, and others who seek counseling. There has been a significant increase in client referrals and personal requests for service. In 2019, we began a partnership with Readiness Group in Fort Worth to provide equine assisted counseling and therapeutic horsemanship for First Responders of nine nearby cities. Services at the Ranch are free to these First Responders with fees being covered by a state grant which will hopefully be provided for more cities in the near future. In 2019, 88 unique clients were seen for Equine Assisted Counseling. With an average of 16 sessions each, these clients participated in approximately 1,408 sessions of Equine Assisted Counseling. Twenty clients were seen for approximately 33 sessions of EMDR Counseling. There were 58 unique clients seen for Animal Assisted Counseling for 351 sessions. There were 86 unique Play Therapy clients for 2019 resulting in approximately 365 sessions of Play Therapy. Traditional and Couples Counseling clients numbered 43 with 229 sessions. Total clients seen for counseling services were 295 in 2019. Expenses include Independent Contractor fees, training, and supply costs. Cost of facility and the use of animals have not been included in these program expenses.
Interesting data from their 2020 990 filing
According to the filing documents, the non-profit's mission is defined as “To provide a healing, educational, motivational and recreational environment utilizing equine and other animal assisted therapies and experiences to enhance the quality of life for all individuals, and to provide a loving home, whether temporary or permanent, for animals that meet a specific criteria to participate in therapeutic programs. we partner therapists with animals to heal the mind, body, and spirit. we offer the community with animal and equine assisted activities and therapies, including therapeutic horseback riding, therapeutic horsemanship, counseling services, special needs programs, educational programs, and veteran programs.”.
When referring to its tasks, they were referred to as: “To provide the community with animal and equine assisted activities and therapies, including therapeutic horseback riding, therapeutic horsemanship, counseling services, special needs programs, educational programs, and veteran and first responder programs. partnering therapists with animals to heal the mind, body, and spirit.”.
- The non-profit's state of operation has been legally reported as TX.
- According to the latest filing, the non-profit's address in 2020 is 5431 Montgomery Road, Midlothian, TX, 76065.
- The total number of employees reported by the non-profit on their form for 2020 is 0.
- Is not a private foundation.
- Expenses are between $250,000 and $500,000.
- Revenue is between $250,000 and $500,000.
- Revenue less expenses is $16,006.
- The organization has 6 independent voting members.
- The organization was formed in 2004.
- The organization pays $0 in salary, compensation, and benefits to its employees.
- The organization pays $0 in fundraising expenses.
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