06/13/2026
Trust can be one of the hardest things to rebuild after trauma. Sometimes, a horse can help. 🐴💜
As we recognize PTSD Awareness Month, we're highlighting one of the many ways healing can take shape at Laguna Treatment Center.
Through our partnership with Brave Grace, patients have the opportunity to participate in trauma-informed equine-assisted psychotherapy, where guided interactions with horses can foster self-awareness, strengthen communication, and encourage emotional growth.
Horses respond to authenticity, patience, and presence. For many individuals recovering from trauma, including those living with PTSD, those interactions can create powerful opportunities to build confidence, practice vulnerability, and reconnect with themselves in a supportive environment.
Healing isn't one-size-fits-all. Sometimes, it begins with a conversation. Sometimes, it begins with a connection. And sometimes, it begins in a pasture.