Therapeutic Services

Equine Assisted Services (EAS) encompasses a range of wellness activities involving horses and other equines to promote both physical and mental health. EAS is dedicated to improving the mental health of individuals, families, and groups by setting the standard of excellence in equine-assisted wellness, learning, and personal development. These services incorporate both mounted and unmounted activities with equines.

At Liberty EAS, we integrate trauma-informed care to ensure that our approach supports individuals in a safe, empathetic, and effective manner. By recognizing the effects of trauma on the body and mind, we tailor our services to create a healing environment that fosters trust, empowerment, and growth.

EAS can be beneficial for individuals, families, groups, corporations, teachers, students, first responders, veterans, and more. Whether through personal development or team-building, our services offer transformative experiences that enhance well-being and promote emotional and psychological healing.

 There are many benefits to therapeutic riding; while teaching riding and horsemanship skills, clients also work toward achieving their personal life goals. They develop leadership skills, improve decision-making, and enhance communication and teamwork while sharpening cognitive abilities.

At Strides, our certified professional staff considers each client’s unique goals and incorporates them into riding lessons. Each lesson is tailored to different learning styles, including visual, auditory, and kinesthetic approaches. While learning to ride, clients are challenged physically, improving balance, muscle coordination, endurance, and strength.

Beyond the physical and cognitive benefits, the rhythmic motion of the horse helps regulate the brainstem, promoting emotional balance and overall well-being. The deep connection between horse and rider fosters trust, confidence, and a sense of calm, creating a truly holistic experience. We celebrate our clients' accomplishments each week as they grow—not just as riders, but as individuals.

 Art Wellness helps children, adolescents and adults explore their emotions, improve self-esteem, manage addictions, relieve stress, improve symptoms of anxiety and depression, and cope with physical illness and disability.  Artistic ability is not necessary for art wellness to succeed, because the therapeutic process is not about the artistic value of the work, but rather about finding associations between the creative choices made and a client's inner life.  The artwork can be used as a springboard for reawakening memories and telling stories that may reveal messages and beliefs from the unconscious mind.  

Yoga wellness is a gently paced session that will improve flexibility, core strength and balance while connecting breathing with movement.  Each session will start and end with meditation.  A range of themes are used in the meditations that include, but are not limited to: Mindfulness, Gratitude, Kindness, Empowerment Courage, Self-Acceptance, Self-Love, Self-Care, and Wellness.  This yoga-flow will ease the client into poses while quieting the mind and releasing stress.  While stretching, the gentle movements can release muscular tension and pain.  Both gentle and more challenging yoga options are available to keep clients engaged with maximum benefits. 

The Strides Skill Development Program of Central Wisconsin empowers youth, adolescents, and adults by offering positive inspiration and guidance through dedicated Strides providers. By creating personalized challenges to help participants achieve their individual goals, we aim to make a lasting, positive impact on their lives. In addition to skill development, we provide psychosocial rehabilitation services to support emotional and behavioral growth, helping individuals build the skills they need to manage their mental health and achieve greater independence.

We transport participants both within and outside their communities, encouraging them to stay active, engaged, and work towards their recovery plan goals. Our psychosocial rehabilitation services focus on enhancing coping strategies, improving social skills, and increasing self-confidence through structured interventions.

Strides Skill Development providers envision a community where every individual—youth, adolescent, or adult—discovers their potential through a supportive, one-on-one relationship. This connection fosters growth, enabling each person to develop the skills needed to lead a joyful, inspired, and productive life.

~Arts/Crafts

~Wood Working

~Outdoor Summer/Winter sports

~Outdoor Activities/Adventures

~Working with Animals

~Community Events and Activities

~Volunteering

~Social Activities

~Cooking/Baking

~Nutrition Planning

~Sports

~Others interests of the clients