A Sanctuary for Healing & Growth
At Buddy's Place, set amidst the natural beauty of our private farm in Middletown, Delaware, you will find licensed professionals who provide transformative mental healthcare using groundbreaking psychotherapy approaches. We have created a restorative environment for emotional empowerment and building resilience.
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We are a nonprofit sanctuary where children, young adults, and families embark on a transformative journey of healing and growth. Guided by the profound connection with nature and the wisdom of horses, Buddy's Place empowers individuals to unlock their inner strength, build resilience, and discover newfound pathways to well-being. Through equine-assisted and ecological therapeutic experiences, we foster emotional expression, communication skills, and self-awareness, creating a ripple effect of harmony within families and communities.
Why Equine-Assisted & Ecological Psychotherapies?
It can help with:
Anxiety Disorders
Excessive fear and anxiety lead to significant distress or impairment in functioning, this includes generalized anxiety, social anxiety, phobias, and panic disorders.
Mood Disorders
Persistent disturbances in a person's mood such as depression, bipolar disorder, and mood swings.
Autism Spectrum Disorders
Working with children on the autism spectrum to improve social skills and behavioral challenges.
Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)
Including issues with focus, hyperactivity, and impulsivity which often affect social interactions, academic and job performance, complicating daily tasks and organization.
Trauma and Stress-Related Disorders
Including post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), acute stress disorder, and adjustment disorders impacting functioning and well-being.
Grief and Loss
Helping children and families cope with the death of a loved one, divorce, or other significant losses.
Behavioral Issues
Helps address conduct disorder, oppositional defiant disorder, and disruptive behavior.
Obsessive-Compulsive and Related Disorders
Such as OCD (Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder), hair-pulling disorder (trichotillomania), and skin-picking disorder (excoriation).
Self-Esteem Issues
Working on issues that involve persistent feelings of inadequacy and critical self-view, building confidence and a positive self-image.
Attachment Disorders
Helps address difficulties in forming emotional bonds and secure attachments, especially in adopted and foster children, such as reactive attachment disorder.
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Therapy Formats
Our therapeutic partners provide Equine Assisted and Eco-Therapy during the following therapy formats
Individual Therapy
Personalized sessions address a range of emotional, behavioral, and mental health issues.
Family Therapy
Facilitating healthier family dynamics through improved communication and conflict resolution.
Group Therapy
Providing a supportive group environment for developing social skills and peer interactions.
Want to find out more about Buddy's Place?
302-696-5166
1159 Bunker Hill Rd
Middletown, DE 19709
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