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
Oct
25
to Oct 27

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.

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More Than Just Empty Chair
Oct
7

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.

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You Are Your Greatest Tool - Virtual
Sep
26

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.

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Unbridle Your Potential (6 Week Journey)
Sep
21

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

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Hooves & Healing: A Stress Retreat for Frontline Workers
Jul
12
to Jul 14

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

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Empowerment Through Equus Weekend
Jun
7
to Jun 9

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.

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Week One of Six Week Series - Equine Enrichment
Mar
14

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. 

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Horses & Deep Healing - Carstairs
Oct
27
to Oct 29

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

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Ultimate Bull Fighting Experience - Hanna
Sep
16

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

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Open Farm Days
Aug
19

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.

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Horses and Deep Healing - Carstairs (Tentative)
Aug
11
to Aug 13

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.


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Horses and Deep Healing - Carstairs
Jun
9
to Jun 11

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


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May
13

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.


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