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  How horses can soothe the soul and help your mental health

  Horses possess a special ability to form deep connections with people, providing emotional support and comfort. This ability makes them key partners in mental health therapy, especially in Animal-Assisted Therapy. Interacting with horses can help reduce stress and promote mental well-being.Firstly, interacting with horses helps individuals focus on the present moment. The calming presence of horses creates a sense of peace and stability. This is particularly beneficial for those struggling with anxiety and stress, as it helps them detach from negative emotions and focus on their interaction with the horse.Secondly, horses are highly sensitive and can sense human emotions. They respond to our emotional states, making interactions with them personal and genuine. These interactions help enhance self-awareness and emotional regulation, providing an effective way of healing for individuals who have experienced trauma or emotional distress.The Stride Ahead care team spends time with one of the program's therapy horses. Kelly Bowman/CNNAdditionally, building trust and cooperation with horses can boost confidence and self-esteem. Caring for and guiding a horse requires patience, empathy, and responsibility, which in turn strengthens people's ability to manage relationships.Overall, horses not only soothe the soul but also improve mental health by providing a safe space to explore emotions and regain inner peace. This is why equine-assisted therapy has become a powerful tool in the field of mental health.

  2024-10-20 09:00
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  What the 5 stages of grief are, and how to get through them

  When someone you love dies, it completely shifts your world, leaving you searching for structure and certainty. This need for understanding is likely why the "five stages of grief"- denial, anger, bargaining, depression, and acceptance - proposed by psychiatrist Dr. Elisabeth Kübler-Ross in her 1969 book "On Death and Dying" gained popularity.Anger is another natural reaction to loss.However, these stages were never meant to define a strict process for grieving. Grief expert David Kessler, who co-authored "On Grief and Grieving" with Kübler-Ross, emphasized that grief isn't linear or sequential. People may move through these stages in any order, sometimes even revisiting them repeatedly. The stages are merely a framework to help people understand their feelings.Beyond the original five stages, Kessler introduced a sixth stage-finding meaning. After his son’s death, he sought to understand how meaning fits into the grief process. Meaning doesn’t remove pain, but it can help cushion it, offering a path forward for those grieving to honor their loss while continuing with life.

  2024-10-20 09:00
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  Travel in Nantou and Earn Rewards: Each Person Can Earn Up to NT$2,200

  To promote sustainable tourism, the Nantou County Government, in collaboration with six major industries including the hotel industry and tourist factories, has launched the "Travel in Nantou and Earn Rewards" campaign, encouraging both domestic and international tourists to visit Nantou. According to the plan, weekday spending can earn a reward of NT$200, spending at certified sustainable stores offers NT$300, staying one night gets an NT$800 subsidy, and the second night NT$900. Each person is limited to using each of these four rewards once, with a maximum reward of NT$2,200, which will be directly deducted from the total cost. Travelers who meet specific conditions, such as using public transportation like Taiwan Tourist Shuttle or Nantou Bus, can also receive a special surprise gift package.Travel in Nantou and Earn Rewards: Up to NT$2,200 Per Person (Photo: Taken from the Nantou County Government website)Vice Magistrate Wang Ruide stated at the press conference that this project aims to implement Magistrate Hsu Shu-hua's "Low Carbon Leadership, Sustainable Nantou" policy. The county government, in cooperation with the Nantou County Tourism Industry Alliance Association, is promoting the "Nantou Sustainable Tourism Reward Program." By combining efforts from the hotel industry, bed-and-breakfast inns, yacht industry, tourist factories, experience fields, and Taiwan Tourist Shuttle, the program encourages inbound travelers, group tourists, and independent travelers to visit certified sustainable attractions in Nantou, thereby promoting green accommodations and developing a sustainable tourism industry.The Tourism Department indicated that this activity not only includes certified sustainable attractions in Nantou but also encourages uncertified businesses to join the initiative by signing a pledge to support sustainable tourism. Currently, over 180 businesses in Nantou and 90 travel agencies are participating, with the second wave of registration open until October 20.Nantou County Tourism Industry Alliance Association Chairman Wei Zhenyu expressed full support from local industries for the county government's sustainable tourism policy, with businesses actively cooperating. Tourism Director Chen Zhixian added that Nantou is currently hosting events such as the World Tea Expo, Sun Moon Lake Fireworks Festival, Nantou Hot Spring Festival, and Hiking Festival, with upcoming events like the Flower Carnival and the 2025 Nantou Lantern Festival. The hope is that through this reward program, more tourists will be attracted to explore Nantou in-depth, experiencing the charm of tourism that combines relaxation and culture.For more details on the sustainable tourism reward program, please contact Ms. Lan from the Nantou County Tourism Industry Alliance Association (shihmopr@gmail.com; 049-2996023). Stay tuned to the "Nantou Tourism Network" or the "Le Tour Nantou" Facebook page for the latest Nantou travel deals!

  2024-10-20 09:00