Mental Health Services
One-Time Events
To support our community, Cheff Center is periodically offering equine facilitated self-care groups focused on a variety of topics.
Upcoming Events:
Grief Goes to the Barn - Two events specifically tailored for those dealing with the loss of a [human] loved one due to death.
While the benefits of this group may be therapeutic, this is not a therapy group--. Even though it is facilitated by a licensed mental health professional. We will be learning coping strategies and signs and signals of grief and loss. We will have the opportunity to spend time one on one with the horses, to do artwork and journaling, if we choose, and to just spend time in self-care, because as we all know, grief is very hard work and anxiety can arise as well.
We recognize that it can be very challenging to pick up the phone or click on the computer link to register for a grief program. We want potential participants to know that we are delighted to answer their phone calls and questions. Grief is a group and a club that no one wants to belong to, but all of us will have to join more than once in our life. It is our goal with this program to create a safe, warm, welcoming space for participants to show up, just as they are, with no expectations to perform in any way. We want to find a safe space for clients and participants find some tools for their tool box on their healing journey.
*This is a program is appropriate for anyone over the age of 17 who is 6 months past the loss of the loved one, if this time frame is shorter please contact prior to signing up.
May 16 from 4-6 pm: Intro and overview to coping strategies to help with grief and loss with horses
COST: $100
May 17 from 9am-1pm: A more in-depth look into how to cope with grief and loss including; time dedicated to honor the individual lost, deeper dive into coping strategies, tasks of grief and a memorial walk with the horses. Lunch and snacks will be provided.
COST: $250
Girls in the Barn
Girls in the Barn is a fun and educational girls only program designed for Tweens and Teens who are working to improve communication, regulate emotions, and enhance problem solving skills.
Girls will work with horses, a therapist, staff, and volunteers in outcome based activities based around the 'I Can Problem Solve' model.
NEXT 4 WK SESSION:
COST: $350/Participant
Mondays: May 12, 19, June 2 & 9
This program includes both riding and ground interaction with horses.
For more information or to register, please contact Emily at 269-731-4471
Upcoming sessions:
New: “Even More Girls in the Barn” 1 Day “retreat”
Day: July 21st
Time: 9am - 3pm
COST: $300
IF YOU OR SOMEONE YOU KNOW IS INTERESTED IN THIS PROGRAM, PLEASE CONTACT EMILY AT 269-731-4471.
Bigs in the Barn
Cheff will be piloting a NEW and EXCITING program designed for youth and their adults to participate together. Stay tuned for dates and details!
*If you would like to be added to the notification list for this program, please give us a call at 269-731-4471
Addiction Recovery
Cheff has partnered with local Addiction Recovery facilities to provide supplemental Equine Facilitated Learning opportunities to their clients.
By incorporating equines into their recovery journeys, patients have a unique opportunity to strengthen communication skills, build trust, and learn vulnerability.