Wild At Heart

Wild At Heart: Adolescents, Horses & Other Kindred Spirits is based on over 25 years spent working with teens in mental health, education and addiction treatment programs. The book is also based on my life-long fascination with horses and the many ways in which I see them as similar to teens. Throughout my career, I have been able to reach teens that others could not, by simply applying some solid principles known to be effective when working with horses. I began offering these insights to others when I was in an administrative role at a therapeutic school and many of the teachers and counselors found the principles helpful. The book is written using an informal style, humor, and anecdotes to bring the principles to life. It is intended primarily for parents, teachers, coaches, and others working with teens. My hope is that it breaks down some of the barriers and reduces some of the frustration that adults and teens feel with one another.

Wild At Heart: Adolescents, Horses & Other Kindred Spirits was awarded a Silver Medal in the Parenting/Family category of the Living Now Awards! It was also selected to be on the shelves at the Tattered Cover in Colorado. I am grateful to my editor, Donna Mazzitelli and the Merry Dissonance Press for their help in bringing the book to life in such style.

Wild at Heart is available in paperback, e-book, kindle and nook form at Amazon or Barnes & Noble online stores.