Jen ChesterAug 15, 20212 minSitting in comfort with discomfortThe place of discomfort is something we are becoming all too familiar with in these times of pandemic and climate disasters....
Jen ChesterNov 15, 20202 minBoundaries and Personal SpaceQuite often when I ask clients about their boundaries they look at me perplexed and ask what I mean. And I must admit that when I was...
Jen ChesterNov 8, 20202 minThe importance of ritualRituals and traditions are embedded in all cultures across all religions and take many forms. They can be elaborate and lengthy or short...
Jen ChesterNov 1, 20202 minFinding connection through nature"I only went out for a walk, and finally concluded to stay out till sundown, for going out, I found , was really going in." John Muir A...
Jen ChesterOct 18, 20201 minA change is as good as a holiday While I can't say I absolutely agree with this old saying, for me at least this has been true. The move from a big old house near the bay...
Jen ChesterJul 21, 20202 minHow do you deal with stress and anxiety?I am currently going through house sale/purchase anxiety, my first move after 17 years is creating an imbalance of emotions, swinging...
Jen ChesterSep 30, 20191 minThe new boyWhen I first saw Banjo out in the back paddock he was with around 25 Standardbred ex racing horses that have been put out there to live...
Jen ChesterSep 16, 20191 minLooking at Relationships with EATRelationship issues may be between couples, families, friends or co-workers, sometimes these are minor blips which can be resolved easily...
Jen ChesterAug 25, 20191 minEquine Assisted Learning or Psychotherapy, what is the difference?Equine-assisted learning (EAL) is an experiential learning approach that promotes the development of life skills for educational,...
Jen ChesterAug 11, 20191 minA day in the life......We have some busy days at Storm's Sanctuary, when we are not holding Equine Assisted Therapy sessions work goes on behind the scenes,...
Jen ChesterJul 23, 20191 minPlay in therapyPlay is an important part of the therapeutic process, there is much evidence to show that play can create new neural pathways at any age....
Jen ChesterJul 8, 20191 minWorking with IntentionWe have all read posts and blogs about how our thoughts direct our life, negative thoughts will lead us into a downward spiral and...
Jen ChesterApr 7, 20192 minAfter school programs Our after school programs for next term start up the week after the Easter holidays. High school workshops have moved to Thursday...
Jen ChesterMar 24, 20191 minWhat to expect in an Art Therapy sessionMany people are not sure what Art Therapy or Creative Arts Therapy is, they think that they must be an artist in order to participate in...
Jen ChesterMar 10, 20191 minTraining beginsYoung Albi was born on August 1st the horses birthday. His mother Ruby was rescued in foal by a friend of Storm's Sanctuary Bec, she saw...
Jen ChesterFeb 25, 20191 minFind your mojo!I was once quite a prolific artist, selling work and never happier than when dabbling in paint. Years of intense study dulled my creative...
Jen ChesterFeb 17, 20191 minHow can Equine Assisted Therapy help my child?Our children today are under more pressure than ever, from keeping up with school, and family obligations to body image, difficult...
Jen ChesterFeb 12, 20191 minBack to school bluesGoing back to a new school year can be daunting for some students, new teachers, new class groups, some children cope better with change...
Jen ChesterFeb 3, 20191 minWhat is equine assisted therapy?This modality is still relatively in its infancy in Australia, although in the US, Canada and UK it has been a well accepted, researched...
Jen ChesterJan 3, 20191 minResolution or Intention I have never been a fan of making new year resolutions, mainly because when I have made them I never stick to them. However throughout...