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Equine Assisted Therapy at Bunyarra Farm

Bugalma Yaramandaa ~ a place of healing with horses

(Bundjalung language)

About Bunyarra Farm

The name Bunyarra comes from the local Bundjalung language and means 'in good health and happiness'.

Bunyarra Farm is a therapy space on a rural property surrounded by nature and animals. We are based in Eltham, a short drive from Lismore, Ballina and Byron Bay. We are a working Macadamia farm with over 5,000 trees. We also have areas of creek and rainforest regeneration.

We offer Equine Assisted Counselling services at our farm for children and adults. We have different options to suit everyone and we welcome all people to the farm. We offer counselling sessions alongside our equine co-therapists and connection with our farm animals for those who are more comfortable with smaller creatures. We support people to feel safe, seen and heard.

The beautiful farm setting offers nature based therapy. We also offer room based therapy for those who are more comfortable with this setting. Our sessions may include mindfulness, somatic experiencing or art therapy activities.

We invite you to explore our services and choose what works best for you or your child's individual needs.

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✨ GLIMMERS ✨

Glimmers are a term from Deb Dana in polyvagal theory. It is the idea that we can experience small positive moments every day by noticing what sparks joy, happiness, peace and love in our mind and body.

Glimmers are the counter of triggers. Triggers create a stress response in our nervous system leading to feelings of anxiety, hyper vigilance, danger and overwhelm. Glimmers create positive feelings by activating our vagus nerve for connection and calm.

Noticing glimmers in your day to day life can be a simple practice through gratitude, grounding or orienting in your surroundings. These are practices we often explore in our equine assisted therapy sessions. They are simple and easy to access strategies in times of stress.

If you’re curious to learn more and find support, feel free to reach out for more info or to book a session
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✨ CLIENT TESTIMONIAL ✨

‘Initially, I was cynical about the benefits of equine-assisted therapy for my child. I was reluctant to use my limited time and my son’s NDIS funding on equine assisted therapy. Not wanting to overwhelm my son with too much therapy, I prioritised other forms of therapy. We did eventually decide to try equine-assisted therapy and lucky for us, we came across Steph. Steph and her animals have created a calm and welcoming space for my son, and it is now an essential piece in our support puzzle.

Bunyarra Farm is a place where my son feels safe and Steph has worked to develop a relationship of trust, enabling my son to explore his trickier emotions. Steph’s support goes beyond the hour she spends with my son. Aside from her intuitive ability to quickly read and respond to the needs of my son at each session, Steph also supports the rest of our family through her holistic approach. For anyone in our region who is considering the benefits of equine-assisted therapy, I highly recommend Steph and Bunyarra Farm.’

A very thoughtful review from one of our lovely clients. I love the honesty in this review, talking to some of the skepticism and doubts people may have about this type of therapy. Equine assisted therapy is still fairly new and research is still growing to establish its value and benefits.

If you’re curious about whether equine assisted therapy may be the right service for you or your child, feel free to reach out for more info or to trial a session 🤍🍃🐴

☎️ 0402 362 169
📧 equinetherapyatbunyarrafarm@gmail.com
🛜 https://www.equinetherapybunyarrafarm.com

#equineassistedtherapy #equinetherapy #counselling #naturebasedtherapy #animalassistedtherapy #healing #safespace #feelingseen #feelingheard #connection #communication #boundaries #emotionalregulation #coregulation #selfregulation #selfcare #selflove #selfworth #selfawareness

✨ BOUNDARIES ✨

The things they don’t really teach you in school that are more useful to know than the square root of a hypotenuse! Here’s a little snippet from some of the resources I’ve been putting together for clients.

For a lot of people learning about boundaries is a really new concept, especially for young people. As therapists and adults, we have an important role in teaching and role modelling healthy boundaries in relationships. Especially in our country where we have an epidemic of family and domestic violence.

For some people it has never been safe to have boundaries so it can be very uncomfortable and scary to start setting boundaries. However, with support and building self awareness, in the long term it can feel so empowering and freeing.

If you or someone you know needs support please reach out for more info or to book a session 🐴🍃🤍

☎️ 0402 362 169
📧 equinetherapyatbunyarrafarm@gmail.com
🛜 https://www.equinetherapybunyarrafarm.com

#equineassistedtherapy #equinetherapy #counselling #naturebasedtherapy #animalassistedtherapy #healing #safespace #feelingseen #feelingheard #connection #communication #boundaries #emotionalregulation #coregulation #selfregulation #selfcare #selflove #selfworth #selfawareness

A little glimpse of the animals on their days off! There’s a lot of eating, dreaming about food and letting their hair down with a good play or frolic 🍃🤍🐴🐐🐓🐕

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✨ WINDOW OF TOLERANCE ✨

The window of tolerance concept was developed by Dr Dan Siegel and offers a simple way to understand our inner world when we experience stress and trauma.

Learning about the nervous system and our responses to stress and trauma can be an empowering way to heal and nurture ourselves. And to learn new ways of supporting ourselves.

If you’re curious to learn more and find support feel free to reach out for more info or to book a session 🐴🍃🤍

☎️ 0402 362 169
📧 equinetherapyatbunyarrafarm@gmail.com
🛜 https://www.equinetherapybunyarrafarm.com

#equineassistedtherapy #equinetherapy #counselling #naturebasedtherapy #animalassistedtherapy #healing #safespace #feelingseen #feelingheard #connection #communication #boundaries #emotionalregulation #coregulation #selfregulation #selfcare #selflove #selfworth #selfawareness

✨MEET THE OTHER HERD ✨

For those who may not be ready to meet our gentle giants, we have our littlest herd of goats!

Meet our family of Nigerian Dwarf goats. We have our herd protector and loving mum Bronte, with her very cute twins, Pippin and Piper, who are just 4 months old. And our cheekiest herd member, Star, who is 5 months old.

The goats are very friendly and love affection from humans. They are naturally drawn to connect so they make excellent co-therapists.

Come and meet them at the farm! 🤍🍃🐐

Feel free to reach out via phone or email, through our website contact form or via DM:

☎️ 0402 362 169
📧 equinetherapyatbunyarrafarm@gmail.com
🛜 https://www.equinetherapybunyarrafarm.com

#equineassistedtherapy #equinetherapy #counselling #naturebasedtherapy #animalassistedtherapy #healing #safespace #feelingseen #feelingheard #connection #communication #boundaries #emotionalregulation #coregulation #selfregulation #selfcare #selflove #selfworth #selfawareness

Ever wondered what equine assisted therapy is all about…

Feel free to explore our website or contact us to find out more:

https://www.equinetherapybunyarrafarm.com

☎️ 0402 362 169
📧 equinetherapyatbunyarrafarm@gmail.com

We look forward to welcoming you at the farm! 🤍🍃🐴🫏🐐🐓

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🐴 MEET THE HERD 🐴

Introducing our team of co therapists at Bunyarra Farm. We have cheeky youngster Dude first up. He is 3 yrs old and still learning about the world. He is a very affectionate and playful young guy. Dude is our bossy young herd leader, often telling the others what to do, especially at dinner time!

Sticking close to Dude at all times is gentle giant Harley. He is 5 yrs old and a little wiser at times. Harley is a very quiet and sweet boy who loves a good neck scratch. Harley follows Dude on adventures around the farm and loves a good roll in the mud after the rain.

And then there is little Sunny our sweet old miniature donkey. She is 25 yrs young and full of spirit. Don’t let the long face fool you, she has a sassy attitude underneath it all. Sunny is the most gentle, kind soul you’ll ever meet. She will follow you around the paddock and stand by your side for a pat.

Curious about connecting with our herd? Feel free to reach out via phone or email, through our website contact form or via DM:

☎️ 0402 362 169
📧 equinetherapyatbunyarrafarm@gmail.com
🛜 https://www.equinetherapybunyarrafarm.com

#equineassistedtherapy #equinetherapy #counselling #naturebasedtherapy #animalassistedtherapy #healing #safespace #feelingseen #feelingheard #connection #communication #boundaries #emotionalregulation #coregulation #selfregulation #selfcare #selflove #selfworth #selfawareness

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"Steph has worked with my family and is wonderful. Steph is so caring, has so much knowledge and understanding. She is one of those people that genuinely cares and it's not just about her work. Her love of her animals is as genuine as her love and care for her clients. Steph is therapeutic, kind, genuine and will hold your hand through your journey. You are amazing Steph"

Anne

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