S.T.E.E.D
(Soldiers Training for Exemplary Equine Development)
SKILLS AND TRAINING
Pathfinders Ethos: Aiming to merge time-honored discipline, mental resilience, and moral fortitude to shape humans of unbreakable integrity and purposeful service in a turbulent world.
Veteran scholarships available courtesy of Ecumenical Center of San Antonio
A first of it’s kind program for:
Veterans alone & their partners / families.
(Sign Up Sheet at the Bottom)
Experts & Facilitators
Dr. Patricia Mojdara Summers (or Patti) brings a unique combination of expertise to this program:
Gold Medalist in Dressage
50+ years of horsemanship experience
M.S & Ph.D. in Clinical Psychology (Specialization in Neuro)
M.S in Kinesiology
B.S in Sports Medicine
Multifaceted Clinician
Clinical Researcher, Presenter at ACFP, and APA
Completed internship with NWI Veterans Administration
Military family perspective as the wife of a 33-year military veteran
Mother of three, understanding family and social dynamics in reference to military life
Accompanied by one retired Military Lt. Col & M.D., one Clinical Mental Health Counselor / Archery & Fencing Instructor, one Certified Personal Trainer, two Military Nurses, various Doctoral Consultants at the Ecumenical Center assisting in guiding the programs efficacy, as well as a set of spirited military volunteers.
Interpersonal Enhancement.
With experience as military family members and mental health professionals, this program uniquely addresses:
Military family dynamics and challenges
Partner communication patterns
Building strong peer relationships
Strengthening social bonds through shared experiences
Communication & Social Skills.
Leveraging dual expertise in psychology and horsemanship, this program will help you develop growth in:
Non-verbal communication awareness
Clear and assertive communication
Leadership skills through equine partner management
Trust-building with horses and humans
Resilience Building.
Through structured equine and non-equine interactions, drills and exercises, you will develop:
Adaptive coping strategies
Problem-solving skills in dynamic situations
Confidence in facing challenges
Emotional flexibility and adaptability
Increased visuomotor dexterity
Personal Growth & Self-Discovery.
You will learn to understand your own responses and patterns by working with horses and also yourself. Horses, act as sensitive mirror of human emotion, providing immediate, honest feedback that helps highlight areas for development:
Develop heightened self-awareness
Build authentic confidence through mastery of various skills such as archery, fencing, and horsemanship
Practice mindfulness naturally in the present moment
Discover personal strengths in a non-clinical setting
Develop better focus through traditional skills exercises
Practical Life Skills.
Working in this system you will develop:
Boundary setting and maintenance
Leadership and decision-making abilities
Stress reduction techniques
Conflict resolution techniques
A deeper sense of purpose and fulfillment for life
Equiversity Ranger Creek Rd Boerne, TX 78006
Any questions please call:
(210) 660-8402
Exact Location provided upon Sign-up
Let’s work together
This program is one of the first of it’s kind in the country.
You will be engaging in a special format that incorporates the use of medieval techniques, archery and cavalry skills specifically designed for veterans and their families.
We highly encourage you to engage in this innovative program aiming to marry both time honored military traditions and modern psychological techniques to improve quality of life, build community and have fun.
Veterans only pay $25 co-pay
Price of this workshop to the public: $500
95% covered by scholarships for you by The Ecumenical Center of San Antonio.
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