RESCUED HEARTS

After the film, we will host a casual discussion moderated by Lynn Thomas, Chief Inspirational Leader at Arenas For Change. Lynn is a mental health professional, innovator, leader and creative teacher for professionals who facilitate transformation. She played a significant part in pioneering the growth of involving horses in mental health services globally through her work co-founding and developing the Eagala Model of training for 21 years, as an author, and as a sought-after presenter at conferences and events worldwide. 

Then in 2021, she leapt into two new visions to train and support professionals, Arenas for Change (ARCH) and the nonprofit industry advocacy organization, Horses for Mental Health.

She is driven by the ARCH values and loves learning with incredible teams of people and transforming lives. 

Liberty is taking part in the Horses For Mental Health campaign in support of Mental Health Awareness Month and we are excited to introduce equine assisted coaching sessions with Beila Edelman to give the community the opportunity to heal with some of our horses. Beila brings a multidimensional approach to healing— one that integrates the science of care with the art of connection. As an Equine-Facilitated Learning Instructor, a National Board-Certified Health & Wellness Coach and Registered Nurse her work bridges clinical training, intuitive presence, somatic awareness, and emotional intelligence, offering transformative experiences for both horses and humans. Beila’s presence offers a steady, compassionate bridge between species. Her multidisciplinary lens supports healing for all beings through connection, stillness, and mutual respect. You may schedule a discovery call and a customized personal session. Contact Beila Edelman Beila Edelman Coaching at Liberty Sanctuary 

Alejandra Lara is a highly skilled equine professional with over 20 years of experience in Equine Assisted Activities for Personal Development incorporating Horses. She has created a unique program, Mindful Horsemanship, which uses mindfulness and horsemanship to encourage authentic relationships and connections to self and horses as sentient beings. Alejandra’s approach is rooted in trauma-informed care, placing a strong emphasis on fostering genuine and meaningful connections, and empowering individuals, families, and organizations to establish profound connections with themselves and the world around them. In addition to being the Executive Director at Equellness Center in Park City, Alejandra is the owner of Park City Horse Experience, co-founder of REINS, a nonprofit organization that provides a healing space for emotional recovery for both humans and equines, and the founder of the Equine Assisted Learning program at the National Ability Center. Contact Alejandra Lara Equellness.com 

The Equine Empowerment Center is dedicated to providing equine-assisted services to facilitate empowerment and healing for veterans and the community. EEC has been providing services for veterans for several years in collaboration with the VA Salt Lake City Health Care System. Their Whispers With Horses program is based on research by Dr. Bill Marchand, Lisa Finnell & colleagues. Whispers is a six-session program that helps participants develop, and enhance mindfulness and self-compassion skills in the context of a developing a horse-human relationship. The mission of the Equine Empowerment Center is to empower people to live their best possible lives through mindfulness, self-compassion and the healing power of the horse-human bond. EEC's psychotherapy incorporating horses offerings are co-facilitated by a licensed mental health professional. In addition to helping its clients, the EEC promotes equine welfare. Contact Lisa Finnell Equine Empowerment Center