therapy

Massachusetts trails most states on inter-state therapy access

Massachusetts trails most states on inter-state therapy access

Tisha Bailey, had to switch therapists when she moved to Massachusetts from Maine. Massachusetts is the only state in New England that is not part of three major interstate compacts that would allow mental health professionals to practice across state lines.Jonathan Wiggs/Globe Staff Massachusetts is the only state in the region — and one of … Read more

CIW equine therapy pilot program making strides

CIW equine therapy pilot program making strides

The California Institution for Women (CIW) at Corona recently welcomed Rebel Ranch and their equine therapy program. This equine-assisted therapy is a structured, trauma-informed intervention in which participants interact with horses through activities such as grooming, leading and ground-based exercises. These are all conducted under the supervision of trained and certified equine professionals. Because horses … Read more