In this scene, little Karen continues mulling over her situation before drifting into the dark memories that begin in next scene, as we find out more about exactly why she is afraid of school. (Image by Alan Turkus from Hopewell, New…
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The Healing Horse, Ch. 19, Scene 3: Riding to the Bus
Facing a fear can involve two steps. One is facing the emotion itself. The other is facing the danger that brought it on. In this scene, little Kitten continues the process of facing them, then backing away, then facing them…
The Healing Horse, Ch. 19, Scene 2: Breakfast
In the kitchen, Mama does her best to encourage Karen. Karen knows she is giving her good advice, but she cannot shake her fear. (Image courtesy of whitney waller, CC BY-SA 2.0, via Wikimedia Commons) Scene 2: Breakfast Walking into…
The Healing Horse, Ch. 19: PT and OT
This chapter is mostly reflection on the good and the bad of physical and occupational therapy. In it, we learn more about why Karen is afraid of school. Thank goodness Mama starts her day with French toast in the next…
The Healing Horse, Ch. 18, Scene 14: I’m Truthfully Not Looking Forward to Tomorrow
In this last scene of Chapter 18, Karen continues to struggle with her fears. She finds some solace in a long ride on a peaceful trail of the ranch upon the back of her mentor, Pegasus. Nevertheless, at the end…
The Healing Horse, Ch. 18, Scene 13: Mama Thanks Pegasus
When Karen expresses her determination to make the best of her life, to be fearless and courageous, Mama feels inspired to express her own gratitude to Pegasus, without whom she and Karen would have been lost in life. (Diagram of…
The Healing Horse, Ch. 18, Scene 12: Awakening and Dressing
In this scene, Karen sets her intention to stay positive and happy. Then she puts on a favorite outfit. Notice all the steps she has to go through, and how when she knows she needs help she is not ashamed…
The Healing Horse, Ch. 18, Scene 11: Tears of Relief
In this scene, Kitten uses meditation and mindfulness to prevent her mind from painting images of catastrophe that would terrify her. She eventually finds rest under her white duvet. (Photo by Kate Stone Matheson on Unsplash) Scene 11: Tears of…
The Healing Horse, Ch. 18, Scene 10: Bath Time
Kitten tries to be brave, but even though Pegasus believes in her and knows she can deal with anything she has to face, but her mood is not so confident. (Image courtesy of Vincent Le Moign, CC BY 4.0, via…
The Healing Horse, Ch. 18, Scene 9: Why is School so Scary?
In this scene, little Kitten reflects on how to deal with the reality of school and the equally real reality of her own feelings. Fortunately, her wise mentor guides her through. (Image courtesy of Brocken Inaglory, CC BY-SA 3.0, via Wikimedia…