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by Lauren Speirs

New Breed Tserve our community. So unique that it is the only one
he Naples Therapeutic Riding Center and The Naples
Players have teamed up to present a unique program to
of
of its kind in the United States! Expressive Theater Therapy with
Therapy Horses is a free program offered to those who are eager to: reduce
and manage stress, deal with grief and loss, ease symptoms of
trauma, depression, or anxiety, create healthier relationships and
improve communications, and increase self-awareness and trust.
Anyone who has endured trauma, or who has struggled with
mental health and emotional well-being should register for this
class. Families or caregivers are welcome! Four week sessions are
held September through May on Thursdays from 5:45-7:00 pm
for 6 participants and are age-appropriate for people 10 years and
older, teens, or adults.
Naples Therapeutic Riding Center (NTRC) Executive Director,
Missy Lamont, works closely with the team to make these life
changing classes happen: David McKenzie, Program Director; Lea
Haven, Certified Therapeutic Riding Instructor (Equine Specialist
in Mental Health & Learning); Dianne Durante, Ed.S (Education
Specialist) and LMFT (Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist),
and Craig Price, Director of Community Education and Wellness
at TNP.
“TNP partners with over 20 nonprofits in Southwest Florida in
order to deliver our mission and serve the community,” said Bryce
Alexander, CEO and Executive Artistic Director at The Naples
Players, “this is by far the most unique effort, and one of the most
rewarding for the individuals we serve.”

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