RESTORE - 23rd April to 11th June 2024

Rebuild Empowerment Safely Through Outdoor Relational  Equine

The group runs for 8 x weeks - 2hrs per week on a Tuesday

The effects of domestic violence often continue to traumatise survivors many years after the violence, control, and abuse have ceased.

Our RESTORE Program is designed specifically for women survivors to rebuild with the support of our beautiful horses, professional counsellors, equine specialists and domestic violence survivors.

RESTORE will support survivors to come out of isolation, to feel empowered, learn to trust again, regulate their nervous system, and build healthy relationships with self and others.

Cost $25 per session for 8 sessions a total of $200

Dates: 23rd April to 11th June 2024

Put these 8 weeks  of dates in your calendar 

1. Week 1: Tuesday 23rd April 2024
2. Week 2: Tuesday 30th  April 2024 
3. Week 3: Tuesday 7th May 2024 
4. Week 4: Tuesday 14th May 2024 
5. Week 5: Tuesday 21st May 2024 
6. Week 6: Tuesday28th May 2024 
7. Week 7: Tuesday 4th June 2024 
8. Week 8: Tuesday 11th June 2024 

 Your contribution to the program is greatly reduced as the funding for this program comes from a combination of Broken to Brilliant funds from the Gambling Community Fund, donations from the sale of horse poo, Rotary Club of Mudgeeraba and participant contributions. 

Facilitators

1. Tracey is an Equine Assisted Psychotherapist and trauma-informed Counsellor. Tracey has over 20 years of experience working in the field of therapy. She is passionate about helping others to reconnect in a safe place.  Tracey Johnson; BA Counselling: MGestTherapy; Certified EAP
2. Shazza is an equine professional and has dedicated her life in building connection and harmony with horses. She teaches processes in understanding the nature of horses and creating better training and understanding for those who pursue the art of horsemanship.
3. Amber has been working within the child protection sector for 2 years providing support to at risk youth who have experienced adverse trauma and foster families who care for these children. Amber has a particular passion for supporting those who have experienced trauma and educating the community about the effects of trauma. Amber has a Bachelor’s degree in Psychological Science and 17 years of horsemanship experience.
4. Lee Marshall; .Lee is a social worker and a counsellor with 18 years of experience in child protection and family counselling. Lee has a passion for working with horses and survivors of domestic violence. Lee supports the exploration of self, adopting a trauma-informed, person-centred, strengths-based approach. (BA Social Work, MA Counselling)