Dr. Anna Baranowsky
Dr. Anna Baranowsky
Ranch Hands Rescue: Animal Sanctuary for Healing Trauma
Ranch Hands Rescue: Animal Sanctuary for Healing Trauma
Ranch Hands Rescue: Animal Sanctuary for Healing Trauma
Wednesday 6th October 2021
Learn how Ranch Hands Rescue's unique animal therapy approach helps trauma survivors heal. Join Dr. Anna Baranowsky with Landon Dickeson and Bill Williams.
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Dr. Anna Baranowsky
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Recovery from Trauma
Healing from Sexual Trauma
Healing Relationships
Sobriety Toolkit
Spiritual & Personal Growth Journeys
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Get the buttons here!Finding Healing with Animals: Ranch Hands Rescue's Unique Approach
Through the Ranch Hands Rescue program, clients can experience the healing power of animals and learn to be vulnerable in a safe and supportive environment.
Imagine a place where both people and animals, each bearing their own scars, come together to heal. In this episode of the Bear Psychology Podcast, Dr. Anna Baranowsky sits down with Landon Dickeson and Bill Williams from Ranch Hands Rescue to discuss their groundbreaking work in trauma therapy. This sanctuary focuses on the 1-10% of trauma survivors who don’t find relief through traditional counseling methods.
These include individuals with treatment-resistant PTSD, such as sexually abused children, sex trafficking victims, and veterans. At Ranch Hands Rescue, the therapy begins with the animals—horses, llamas, goats, sheep, and more—who themselves have faced abuse and neglect. The connection between these animals and the trauma survivors fosters a unique environment where healing can take root.
Bob's House of Hope, a recent addition to the sanctuary, is the first safe house in America dedicated to young men who have been sex trafficked, providing them a refuge to reclaim their lives. Landon and Bill share heartwarming stories of recovery and resilience, emphasizing how the human-animal bond can be a powerful catalyst for change. They also discuss the critical need for more grassroots residential programs to support trauma survivors, diverting them from jails and inpatient facilities.
This episode offers an inspiring look at how unconventional methods can make a profound difference in the lives of those who have endured the unimaginable. If you're interested in innovative approaches to trauma recovery or just love hearing about the healing power of animals, this episode is a must-listen.