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Woodfield,
Beresford
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Horse Facilitated Therapy

Woodfield Center offers specialized programming using horses as therapeutic tools to build self-respect, confidence, and relationship skills. Initially, some children may be able to relate to animals easier than they relate to people.

Horses are used to enhance a child's learning process, to help confront their fears, and to develop patience, non-verbal communication, self-control, and healthy affection. Horses provide a calming presence as children gain knowledge and skills to improve their independence.

Woodfield Center
Johna Nielsen, LPC, CCDC III, RTC, Director
Box 232; 47256 297th St., Hwy 46
Beresford, SD 57004
1-605-957-4151
Fax: 1-605-957-4153
Email: Johna Nielsen

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