In this episode of Touched by a Horse, Melisa welcomes Dr. Bonnie Laabs, educator, author, and founder of Minnesota's Wee Farm, a nonprofit dedicated to helping children and families reconnect with nature through meaningful interactions with animals. Bonnie shares her powerful personal journey from a childhood marked by trauma to earning a PhD in curriculum development and creating innovative, hands-on programs that blend STEM education, animal-assisted learning, and healing. Together, they discuss how experiences with horses and other farm animals can foster resilience, emotional regulation, and personal growth for children and adults alike. Bonnie also introduces her book, Inside the Head of a Bad Kid, explores the impact of trauma on learning and behavior, and explains how her Equine Gestalt training is expanding the farm's mission to support parents, educators, and anyone seeking healing through authentic connection with animals and nature.
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