A Bit About Connected Healing

Hi, I’m Nikki Robinson. Connected Healing has been created based on my personal experiences with healing from trauma and the role that my animals played in that.  It is simply something I want to share with others.

I was that kid that came home from school with some critter and a, “look what I found, can I keep it?”  Truth be told I soon learned that asking forgiveness for keeping a mouse in my dresser drawer was easier than asking permission!  So I grew up with a variety of little friends who were my confidantes, my escape from the dramas at school, or the inspiration to my creativity.

As I have learnt how to support others through their trauma recovery (I refer to trauma as experiences that cause stress, anxiety, depression, as well as detrimental physical and mental experiences), I've come to understand the role animals have played in my healing.  This has lead me to want to share the experience with others.  Naturally, the idea has taken on a life of its own and Connected Healing was created. 

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I have a B.A. Ed, Post grad Dip Early Childhood Education, certificate in Mindfulness Councelling and meditation, Horsemanship Certificates, several years of independant research on the anatomy and care of the Equine hoof, and a certificate of The Science of Wellbeing through Yale University.  

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I look forward to welcoming more individuals and groups to experience the many ways in which being with and working alongside animals can enhance recovery.