Hope Valley Psychotherapy

Hope Valley Psychotherapy Mental Health ~ Ecotherapy ~ Workshops

Hope Valley Roots and Wings: Sprouts (Grades 3-5) ๐ŸŒฟA nature-based, experiential, animal-assisted psychotherapy group for...
07/03/2026

Hope Valley Roots and Wings: Sprouts (Grades 3-5) ๐ŸŒฟ

A nature-based, experiential, animal-assisted psychotherapy group for children with anxiety. Sprouts is a small-group program helping kids in grades 3-5 (2026/2027 school year) manage big emotions, build confidence, and thrive.

It blends nature-based and experiential therapy, animal-assisted psychotherapy, play therapy, and creative arts. Most of each session is outdoors, with activities that build emotional awareness, self-regulation, confidence, and connection, giving kids coping strategies for everyday life.

Informed by Dr. Mary Alvord's research on child resilience (social competence, self-regulation, problem-solving, optimism, adaptive coping). Sessions gently address worry, avoidance, perfectionism, self-doubt, and stress.

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Program: Hope Valley Roots and Wings Series, Sprouts
Grades: 3-5 (2026/2027 school year)
Group Size: max 4 participants
Dates: Aug 13, 20, 27, & Sept 3
Time: Thursdays, 3-5 p.m. (2 hrs/session)
Location: outdoors, nature-based setting
Facilitator: Jenny Schroeder, Registered Psychotherapist
Commitment: full 4-week mini-series; attend all sessions for group cohesion, skill development, & therapeutic progress

Email [email protected] to learn more or reserve your spot.

You are not meant to do this alone. ๐Ÿ’šThe early days of motherhood bring so much love, and often a lot that goes unspoken...
07/03/2026

You are not meant to do this alone. ๐Ÿ’š

The early days of motherhood bring so much love, and often a lot that goes unspoken: the worry, the exhaustion, the questions about whether you are getting it right. The Mother Grove: Nurturing New Beginnings is a gentle space to set that weight down for a little while.

Over four Friday mornings in nature, a small group of new mothers come together with Registered Psychotherapist Jenny Schroeder to learn, reflect, and connect. You will pick up evidence-based strategies for postpartum wellbeing, nurture your bond with your baby, and find real community with others who understand.

Fridays, 10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.
August 14, 21, 28, and September 4

To join or ask questions, email [email protected].

Something new is growing at Hope Valley ๐ŸŒฑWe are creating a dedicated group therapy space, a calm and welcoming place on ...
07/02/2026

Something new is growing at Hope Valley ๐ŸŒฑ

We are creating a dedicated group therapy space, a calm and welcoming place on the farm where people can come together to heal, connect, and grow alongside others who understand.

Led by Registered Psychotherapist Jenny Schroeder, our group programs bring evidence-based care into the restorative environment of nature, with the support of animals, creative connection, and time outdoors.

More details are on the way, including new programs for children, new mothers, and more. Stay tuned ๐Ÿ’š

Follow along so you are the first to know when registration opens.

Introducing Hope Valley Roots and Wings ๐ŸŒฟRoots and Wings is a series of four-week mini programs for children and youth, ...
07/02/2026

Introducing Hope Valley Roots and Wings ๐ŸŒฟ

Roots and Wings is a series of four-week mini programs for children and youth, designed to build resilience, confidence, and emotional wellbeing. Through nature-based, experiential, and animal-assisted activities, participants explore self-esteem, friendship skills, emotional regulation, emotional intelligence, coping with anxiety, and more. Each group is led by Registered Psychotherapist Jenny Schroeder.

This August we are offering:
Sprouts (Grades 3 to 5), focused on anxiety-specific challenges.
Brave Blossoms (girls in Grades 5 to 7), created for the psychological needs specific to girls, with a focus on developing healthy relationships and a positive self-image.

This September we are offering:
Trailblazers (Grades 5 to 7), tackling anxiety-specific topics common in this age group.
Bright Blooms (girls in Grades 3 to 5), aimed at helping each child discover inner strength, healthy relationships, and emotional intelligence.

With a maximum of 4 participants per group, each child receives personalized support in a safe and nurturing environment. Programs may be eligible for reimbursement through health benefits with registered psychotherapy coverage.

Message us or email [email protected] to learn more or reserve your spot.

New program: The Mother Grove: Nurturing New Beginnings ๐ŸŒฟMotherhood can be both beautiful and challenging. The Mother Gr...
07/02/2026

New program: The Mother Grove: Nurturing New Beginnings ๐ŸŒฟ

Motherhood can be both beautiful and challenging. The Mother Grove is a four-week nature-based therapeutic series created to support new mothers through the emotional, relational, and developmental changes of the postpartum period.

Led by Registered Psychotherapist Jenny Schroeder, each session blends psychoeducation, guided discussion, peer connection, and therapeutic support in the calm of the natural world. Together we explore postpartum depression and anxiety, secure attachment with your baby, your own emotional wellbeing, relationships with partners and supports, and building a sustainable community around you.

Wednesdays, 9:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m.
August 12, 19, 26, and September 2
Program fee: $125 per session
Benefits that cover Registered Psychotherapy may be eligible for reimbursement.

Message us or email [email protected] to learn more or save your spot.

What does therapy at Hope Valley actually look like?It might look like a traditional session in our indoor studio. It mi...
06/30/2026

What does therapy at Hope Valley actually look like?

It might look like a traditional session in our indoor studio. It might look like a walk along a forest trail, a conversation beside the campfire, or quiet time spent brushing one of the horses while working through something heavy.

Jenny Schroeder, Registered Psychotherapist, supports clients navigating anxiety, depression, trauma, grief and loss, life transitions, relationship and parenting challenges, and child and adolescent concerns. Every treatment plan is tailored, drawing from a wide range of evidence-based modalities and the restorative setting of the farm itself.

Therapy here is flexible too. Choose in-person sessions indoors or outdoors, virtual appointments, or telephone sessions, whatever feels most comfortable. Receipts are provided for insurance reimbursement where coverage applies.

Ready to take the first step? Book online through our website or reach out to [email protected].


Meet the heart behind Hope Valley Psychotherapy.Jenny Schroeder is a Registered Psychotherapist who believes healing hap...
06/24/2026

Meet the heart behind Hope Valley Psychotherapy.

Jenny Schroeder is a Registered Psychotherapist who believes healing happens best when people are met exactly where they are. Sometimes that is in a cozy indoor studio. Sometimes it is on a quiet nature trail, beside a campfire, or in the company of a gentle horse.

Hope Valley Psychotherapy is a nature-based, experiential practice located on a working farm in East Zorra-Tavistock, Ontario. Jenny works with children, teens, adults, couples, and families, drawing from evidence-based approaches including CBT, DBT, Internal Family Systems, emotion-focused therapy, and trauma-informed care.

Her philosophy is simple: therapy should feel safe, empowering, and human. Clients lead their own journey. Jenny walks alongside them.

Sessions are available in person, virtually, or by phone. To learn more or book a session, visit www.hopevalleypsychotherapy.ca or email [email protected].


Big things are happening at the farm this summer!Here are the services offered at Hope Valley Psychotherapy:Equine-assis...
06/16/2026

Big things are happening at the farm this summer!

Here are the services offered at Hope Valley Psychotherapy:

Equine-assisted therapeutic programs and nature-based experiential group therapy programs for kids, youth, and adults.

Talk therapy in the form of In person, walk and talk, virtual, and phone sessions.
Insurance coverage may apply for programs, just ask us.

Our June children's program filled up fast, and the next cohort kicks off this July. If a summer of growth, connection, nature, and time with our gentle horses sounds like a fit for someone in your family, now is the time to reach out.

Led by Jenny Schroeder, MA, BA, RP, Certified Ecotherapist (Level 1), right here on the farm in East Zorra-Tavistock, Ontario.

Learn more at hopevalleypsychotherapy.ca or email [email protected].


The Equine Pathways Series was quickly full for June! Stay tuned for July dates.Thank you to every family who reached ou...
06/13/2026

The Equine Pathways Series was quickly full for June! Stay tuned for July dates.

Thank you to every family who reached out and registered. We are so excited to welcome this small group of children in Grades 4 to 6 to the farm, where four weeks of equine-assisted social-emotional learning await.

Because we keep our groups intentionally small, just 6 participants supported by 4 staff and volunteers, spaces fill quickly. If you missed this round, a summer cohort is in the works and we would love to have your child join us.

To be the first to hear about upcoming program dates, send us a message or email [email protected] and ask to join the interest list.


Now Accepting Registrations: Equine Pathways Series, Social-Emotional LearningHope Valley Psychotherapy, in partnership ...
05/16/2026

Now Accepting Registrations: Equine Pathways Series, Social-Emotional Learning

Hope Valley Psychotherapy, in partnership with Oxford Sporthorses, is pleased to announce a four-week equine-assisted group therapy program for children in Grades 4 to 6.

Grounded in current research on social-emotional development, this program supports children in cultivating three core competencies: self-awareness, emotional regulation, and positive peer connection. Through structured interactions with horses, creative expression, and play-based learning, participants engage in experiential work that fosters confidence, resilience, and meaningful interpersonal skills in a developmentally appropriate setting.

Equine-assisted therapy offers a uniquely embodied learning environment. Horses respond to non-verbal cues in real time, providing immediate, honest feedback that helps children build awareness of their internal states, practice co-regulation, and develop relational skills that transfer into peer, family, and school contexts.

Program Details
Population: Children in Grades 4 to 6
Dates: Thursdays, June 4, 11, 18, and 25
Time: 5:30 PM to 7:00 PM (90-minute sessions)
Location: Innerkip, Ontario
Group size: Limited to 6 participants to ensure individualized support
Program Fee: four-week program $145 per session. Payment may be made weekly or as a single lump sum.
Insurance: Eligible for coverage under Registered Psychotherapy services where applicable

Program Leadership
Facilitated by a Registered Psychotherapist (RP), with support from an experienced equestrian professional from Oxford Sporthorses, ensuring both clinical integrity and equine welfare are upheld throughout each session.

Spaces are limited. To register or request additional information, please contact [email protected].


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Woodstock, ON

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Monday 9:30am - 4:30pm
Tuesday 9:30am - 6:30pm
Wednesday 9:30am - 6:30pm
Thursday 9:30am - 6:30pm
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