by August Joffe | Uncategorized
We caught up with Equine Director, Michelle “Mickey” Kissell to hear about her Trauma Informed Approaches to Equine Therapy. “We have been very busy implementing our new Four Session Equine Therapy Program that focuses on past trauma, working through it, and...
by August Joffe | Uncategorized
The Sanctuary Model: Creating a common language and effective engagementThe Sanctuary Model is a transformative approach in the behavioral health field, particularly in creating a common language for staff and clients as they interact in in a therapeutic environment....
by August Joffe | Uncategorized
Understanding trauma through lived experiencesTrauma education has evolved significantly over the years, with increasing recognition of the importance of survivor-led narratives. At Mingus Mountain Youth Treatment Center (MMYTC), we emphasize the power of lived...
by Madison Russel | Uncategorized
M.J. came to Mingus Mountain Youth Treatment Center for trauma informed care after discharging from another facility. She was struggling with horrible self-esteem and a sheer lack of self-confidence that was incredibly debilitating for her. She believed that...
by Mingus Mountain | Uncategorized
An Interview with Mingus Mountain Youth Treatment Center Equine Therapist, Michelle “Mickey” Kissell Q: What got you into Equine therapy? “Oh my story began so long ago and quite unexpectedly,” says Michelle “Mickey” Kissell. “In 1993 my boys were in grade school and...
by Mingus Mountain | Uncategorized
How Mingus Mountain is helping children go from surviving to thriving. “God’s Children Are Not For Sale”—But are they? You may have seen or heard this quote from a film that was recently released, The Sound of Freedom. This film features a federal agent who quits his...
