All Rafter U7 Events
Counselling availability
Both Amy Monea and Angie Payne are currently accepting new counselling clients and are ready to meet you today!
Amy Monea, MSW, BSW, RSW
Registered Social Worker in Alberta and Saskatchewan
Angie Payne, Counselling Therapist
Registered with the Association of Counselling Therapists of Alberta (ACTA)
Enhancing Skills and Drills in Gestalt Therapy: Weekend Workshop
This immersive workshop combines Gestalt philosophy with practical skills and drills. Attendees will engage in experiential learning through exercises and group discussions to deepen their understanding and integration of Gestalt Therapy concepts to enhance their Gestalt practice.
Some of the topics covered include:
Understanding the basic principles of Gestalt Therapy
Developing presence and awareness in therapy sessions
Using tools such as empty chair, role playing and mirroring
Respecting the client’s unique journey and meeting them where they are in the present moment to provide a safe and meaningful experience
Learning effective techniques for winding up or down sessions
Practicing interventions for exploring and completing unresolved issues
Looking at choice points and ethical considerations in therapy sessions
Facilitated by a team with over 60 years of combined Gestalt experience.
$825 to register. Discounts available for registering for multiple workshops and registering before October 7th.
Email angie@equineenrichment.com or amy.monea@heardwellness.ca for more information.
More Than Just Empty Chair
Explore figure/ground and choosing what to focus on in session. Through sharing and practicing, recognize the value in exploring options in how to recognize choice points and opportunities to help clients access their work.
This is a 2-hour in person workshop.
$75 to register. Discounts available for registering for multiple workshops.
Email amy.monea@heardwellness.ca or angie@equineenrichment.com to register or for more information.
You Are Your Greatest Tool - Virtual
This workshop will provide an introduction to gestalt therapy with a focus on the use of self in session. Not only will you gain a basic understanding of gestalt philosophy, you will also be introduced to a strategy to strengthen reading your own body. This can also be shared with your clients as a way to re-connect them with their own bodies.
Facilitated by Angie Payne, Amy Monea and Judi Baron-Bown
$25 to register. Discounts available for registering for multiple workshops.
Email amy.monea@heardwellness.ca or angie@equineenrichment.com for more information and to register.
Unbridle Your Potential (6 Week Journey)
September 21, 28, Oct 5, 12, 19, Nov 2 (10:30-12:30)
Join us on a transformative journey of self-discovery, where we will explore the fascinating world of horses and their remarkable ability to teach us about ourselves. In this six week series, we will delve into the language of horses, learning how to harness their wisdom to unlock our full potential.
Through interactive discussions, experiential exercises and guided reflections we will explore the following themes:
Connection - Building Trust and Understanding
Communication - The Power of Body Language
Emotional Intelligence - Recognizing and Managing Emotions
Authenticity - Embracing your True Self
Resilience - Bouncing back from Adversity
Empowerment - Integrating Horse Wisdom in Daily Life
Some Takeaways:
Greater self-awareness and understanding of horse behavior
Improved communication skills, emotional intelligence and resilience
Developed strategies for building trust, setting boundaries and embracing authenticity
A deeper understanding of the importance of self-care and personal growth
For more information, please contact Angie at angie@equineenrichment.com
Hooves & Healing: A Stress Retreat for Frontline Workers
It’s often one call, one patient, one situation that can impact our whole life.
Relieve tension and enhance resilience through an immersive weekend incorporating equine co-facilitated therapy and cattle handling experiences. Learn TRE® a self-help tool to release stress and down-regulate your central nervous system, just like animals do
Empowerment Through Equus Weekend
Empowerment Through Equus: A Journey of Healing and Growth with Horses is a transformative program that combines the wisdom and healing power of horses with the guidance and support of two experienced facilitators. Participants will have the opportunity to engage in experiential activities with horses as co-therapists, alongside skilled human guides, creating a powerful and dynamic environment for personal growth and empowerment.
Week Six of Six Week Series - Equine Enrichment
Week 6/6
Dates: March 14, 21, 28, April 4, 11 and 18, 2024
Time: 4:30pm - 6:30pm
Location: Rafter U7 Ranch and Wellness Center southwest of Carstairs
Week Five of Six Week Series - Equine Enrichment
Week 5/6
Dates: March 14, 21, 28, April 4, 11 and 18, 2024
Time: 4:30pm - 6:30pm
Location: Rafter U7 Ranch and Wellness Center southwest of Carstairs
Week Four of Six Week Series - Equine Enrichment
Week 4/6
Dates: March 14, 21, 28, April 4, 11 and 18, 2024
Time: 4:30pm - 6:30pm
Location: Rafter U7 Ranch and Wellness Center southwest of Carstairs
Week Three of Six Week Series - Equine Enrichment
Week 3/6
Dates: March 14, 21, 28, April 4, 11 and 18, 2024
Time: 4:30pm - 6:30pm
Location: Rafter U7 Ranch and Wellness Center southwest of Carstairs
Week Two of Six Week Series - Equine Enrichment
Week 2/6
Dates: March 14, 21, 28, April 4, 11 and 18, 2024
Time: 4:30pm - 6:30pm
Location: Rafter U7 Ranch and Wellness Center southwest of Carstairs
Week One of Six Week Series - Equine Enrichment
Are you looking for a community of like-minded people? Are you wanting to discover who you authentically are? Do you love horses? You know horses can be healing. Are you ready to start your journey or are you looking for something different to continue your journey of self-discovery?
This might be the group for you.
Horses allow us humans to drop into our deep truths in a safe and compassionate space.
Join Angie of Equine Enrichment, the horses and pups for a six week series. We meet once a week in a group setting to chip away at the layers of the onion to find who we are, why we are who we are, reasons we move in the world the way we do and ultimately to provide ourselves compassion.
Angie is a Counselling Therapist and Equine Gestalt Coach and has been supporting people for the past 11 years with the help of horses.
Dates: March 14, 21, 28, April 4, 11 and 18, 2024
Location: Rafter U7 Ranch and Wellness Center southwest of Carstairs
Cost: $450.00 per person plus GST for the six week series.
To ask questions or to register please email angie@equineenrichment.com
We at Equine Enrichment look forward to spending some time with all that attend.
Horses & Deep Healing - Carstairs
What wisdom might a horse have for you if you were able to slow down and sink into what's on your heart? What if you truly could drop some shit in the sand?
Join us for a weekend small group intensive focused on self awareness and healing co-facilitated by Angie Payne (Certified Counselling Therapist registered with ACTA) and Amy Monea (MSW registered with ACSW, SASW).
October 27 6:30pm - 8:30pm
October 28 9:30am - 4:30pm
October 29 9:30am - 4:30pm
Investment $695.
Location: Rafter U7 Ranch, Carstairs
Contact info@heardwellness.ca or angie@equineenrichment.com
Ultimate Bull Fighting Experience - Hanna
The Ultimate Bull Fighting Experience is bringing the program to Hanna on rodeo weekend for youth aged 8-17 for FREE! Only 15 participant spaces are available.
Brought to you by Hanna Chrysler and Lammle’s Western Wear.
Contact Jackie to register: 403-854-0201
Open Farm Days
We provide unmatched agriculture inspired experiences for mental health, learning including equine therapy, and the Equus Experience. As well as Cattle experiences, including the Ultimate Bullfighting Experience. We also have diversifications in miniature, and rodeo cattle to support these programs, as well as offer direct beef sales.
Farm tour showcasing miniature cattle, beef cattle, a retired bucking bull and horses (Free). Registration Required.
Equine experience (the Equus Experience) leading horses and learning about horses and mental health for one hour at a cost of $20 (maximum 15 participants). Participants must be 8 years of age or older.
Cattle handling simulation experience (the Ultimate Bull Fighting Experience dryland edition) for one hour at a cost of $20 (maximum 15 participants). Participants must be 8 years of age to participate.
No outside pets or animals.
Closed toed shoes required.
Small local vender market onsite.
Pack your own picnic lunch and enjoy the farm.
Horses and Deep Healing - Carstairs (Tentative)
Location: Rafter U7 Ranch & Wellness Centre
Friday 6:30pm - 8:30pm
Saturday 9:30am - 4:30pm
Sunday 9:30pm - 4:30pm
Are you ready for a transformative weekend that combines the wisdom and presence of horses with the power of gestalt therapy? Join us for an immersive experience where you can explore personal growth, deepen your self-awareness, and connect with these magnificent animals in a serene natural setting.
To register, or learn more about this amazing event, click the Register Now button below or visit https://www.heardwellness.com/horsesanddeephealing-aug23.
Horses and Deep Healing - Carstairs
What wisdom might a horse have for you if you were able to slow down and sink into what's on your heart? What if you truly could drop some shit in the sand?
Join us for a weekend small group intensive focused on self awareness and healing co-facilitated by Angie Payne (Certified Counselling Therapist registered with ACTA) and Amy Monea (MSW registered with ACSW, SASW).
Friday evening (6:30-8:30pm), all day Saturday and Sunday (9:30-4:30pm) June 9-11, 2023 Investment $750.
Location: Rafter U7 Ranch,Carstairs
Contact info@heardwellness.ca or angie@equineenrichment.com
Ultimate Bull Fighting - Vegreville
Check out the Ultimate Bull Fighting event in Vegreville on June 4th!
Ages 8-14 10:30am - 11:30am $20
Ages 15-18 12:00pm - 1:00pm $20
Ages 18+ 1:30pm - 2:30pm $30
Ranch Connection
Introductory equine therapy experience and a chance to stay connected to the ranch.
We invite you to come and take a moment of pause for yourself, from the safety of our circle supported by the horses.
Investment $25+gst ($26.25) payable to angie@equineenrichment.com
Email to register.
Cochrane Chamber of Commerce Tradeshow
Join us at the 2023 Cochrane Chamber of Commerce Trade Show