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In the "brain and appendages exercise" (left) participants are asked to take orders from the
"brain," who is in the center, and the "appendages," who are the right and left arms and can
only take orders and not ask questions or talk. The brain is the only person who can give direc-
tion and the participants can only use their outside hands. This exercise allows groups to work
collaboratively with limited resources and learn how to work with perceived limitations. In the
exercise above, participants are asked to work as a team to get their equine partners down an
alleyway and over a jump. During the exercise, there is no talking and the goal is teamwork
and collective decision making. In this photo, the participants are focused on the white horse,
while the paint horse is eager to help. Often there are resources all around us, but we tend to
focus only on the task at hand. Photos by Lisa Kelly
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FRC to consider layoff
notices for f;
Winter weather brings
beauty and challenges
Feather Pubblgng
3/6f2011
Trustees for
Feather River .
College wall
consider faculty
layoffs ata special meeting this afternoon, 3
p.m. on campus in room enoe 104. The
college has proposed cuts to five .positions: a
half-time out each to. men's baskebafl,
women basket and physica| education, and a
full- time out to eady childhood education and
administrative, oboe management.. Look for a
full report in upcoming issues of your
hometown er,
Feather hlag
3,,3, 11
Last Thursday's storm dropped more than two
feet of snow in downtown ]ncy and took out
power to the whole town While the snowfalJ
made navigating around town difficult, it also
left behind scenes of winter tranquility.
Read more: Winter weather ibrlngs beauty
and chaUe s
Fair looks for ways to
continue, without state
funds
DA says his budget is
shrinking
Joshua Seboid
Staff Writer
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Feather River College variety of mental health and
hosted a demonstration Feb. human development needs
28 of equine assisted earn- including behavioral issues,
ing, also referred to as attention deficit disorder,
equine assistedpsychothera- post-traumatic stress disor-
py. The demonstration fea- der, substance abuse, eating
tured the Equine Assisted disorders, depression, anxi-
Growth and Learning Asso- ety, relationship problems
ciation (EAGALA) model and communication needs.
and was presented by Lisa Those who are familiar
Kelly, interim dean of stu- with horses recognize and
dent services in collabora- understand the ability of
tion with Tracey Barrett, a horses to influence people in
behavioral therapist from incredibly powerful ways.
Lake Tahoe, and equine spe- Horses are honest, which
cialist Cindy Hartzell from makes them especially pow-
Truckee as well as Crystal erful messengers of informa-
Anderson, instructor and tion that we humans can use
staff member of Feather Riv- to affect positive personal
er College's Equine Pro- change. Naturally
gram. intimidating to many, hors-
Up to 40 students, educa- es are large and powerful.
tors, community members, This creates a natural oppor-
practitioners and therapists tunity for some to overcome
were in attendance. The fear and develop confidence.
demonstration was designed Working alongside a horse
for individuals and organi- in spite of those fears cre-
zations with a focus on per- ates both confidence and
sonal growth and develop- competence, which is a con-
ment, the treatment of men- stant quest.
tal health and associated dis- Equine assisted learning
abilities as well as those (EAL) is similar to EAP but
with a personal interest in the focus is on learning or
the power of the horse-hu- educational goals. EAL still
man relationship, involves the team of thera-
Equine assisted psy- pist and equine specialist
chotherapy (EAP) is experi- working with the clients and
ential in nature and the ef- horses. The focus, however,
fectiveness of this practice is is on learning specific skills
backed by scientific re- as defined by the individual
search. This approach has or group, such as improved
been compared to the ropes teamwork for a company,
courses used by therapists, leadership skills for a school
treatment facilities and hu- group, or resiliency training
man development courses, for the military.
The focus of EAP is not "It is our hope to continue
about riding or horseman- to engage in this work at the
ship but utilizes ground ac- college, bringing together
tivities. Participants i,volve practitioners and exploring
the horses while exploring the use and application
non-verbal communication, of the EAGALA method
assertiveness, creative for individuals, groups and
thinking and problem-solv- families as well as organiza-
ing, leadership, boundaries, tions and professionals,"
taking responsibility, team- said Kelly.
work and relationships, con- For information on EAL
fidence, and attitude, and EAP, contact Lisa Kelly
EAP can also address a at 283-0202, ext. 273.
Christian Young school scholarships from the
Staff Writer proceeds of various
cyoung@plumasnews.com fundraisers held throughout
the year. Last year, scholar-
The Plumas Sierra Cattle- ships averaging $1,000 per
Women (PSCW) are offering student were awarded total-
scholarships to graduating ing$6,000.
seniors in Plumas and Sier- To apply, a completed ap-
ra high schools, including plication must be submitted,
last year's recipients who along with school tran-
are eligible for the forthcom- scripts and three letters of
ing school year. recommendation. Students
The California Cattle- studying in the fields ofagri-
Women orga.nization pro-culture, and/or those who
motes public education come from agricultural
about the beef industry and backgrounds, are encour-
is instrumental in sponsor- aged to apply. Application
ing programs that outline packages must be received
industry safety standards, by April 15. Send to:
quality control and the in-
fluence of beef on the na- Plumas Sierra CattleWomen
tion's economy. Scholarship Committee
PSCW is locally responsi- P.O. Box 226
ble for providing high Calp ne, CA96124