Horses to Heal: An Equine-Assisted Healing Workshop for Suicide Loss Survivors
Join Blue Healing Journeys for Horses to Heal, a supportive 2.5-hour workshop designed to offer comfort, emotional grounding, and connection for individuals navigating suicide loss. Set in a peaceful, fully covered facility in Central Islip, this experience combines peer support with the gentle, regulating presence of horses to help process grief in a safe, nurturing environment.
Event Details
Date & Time: Saturday, October 3 | 2:00 PM – 4:30 PM
Location: Private Farm in Central Islip, NY (Rain or Shine — in case of rain, the facility has access to a covered space)
Cost: $80 per person (Space is strictly limited to ensure an intimate setting)
What to Bring: A lawn chair and a warm jacket
What Is Included
Suicide Loss Survivor Support Group: A compassionate space to share and connect with peers who understand your journey.
Guided Horse Wisdom Meditation: Centering mindfulness practices guided alongside the herd.
Heart-Centered Breathwork & Gentle Qi Gong: Somatic techniques to release tension and balance your energy.
Heart-Opening Grooming Connection: Hands-on time brushing and bonding with the horses.
Closing Refreshments & Conversation: Time to unwind, process, and connect over light refreshments.
Why Horses Help with Healing & Trauma
For those new to equine-assisted experiences, horses offer unique therapeutic benefits that go beyond traditional talk therapy:
Nervous System Regulation: The steady, calm heartbeat and large presence of a horse naturally help ground a hypervigilant nervous system, promoting a deep sense of safety.
Non-Verbal Processing: Interacting with horses bypasses the brain's logic centers, allowing survivors to process heavy grief through physical presence rather than searching for words.
Immediate Feedback: As prey animals, horses react instantly to human body language, tension, and breath—helping participants become aware of hidden physical stress.
Boundary Practice & Grounding: Activities like brushing, leading, and observing herd dynamics help build focus, emotional clarity, and gentle boundary practices with a non-judgmental partner.
How to Register
Phone/Text: Contact Paula Jennings at 516-761-3046