NAMI Illinois News & Blog

Neither of the two therapists for the STABLE-ity program envisioned their love of horses to play into their careers and yet, that’s exactly what happened. Hear from Kristin Puryear, LCSW, … Read more

As millions struggle and tax revenues drop, what happens in Springfield and Washington D.C. has never mattered more. NAMI Illinois works with affiliates, policymakers, and other allies to ensure mental … Read more

In a time when it’s difficult to feel calm and centered, what can we do to manage our anxieties? The answer may be as simple as curling up with a … Read more

We’re all familiar with therapy dogs and cats and might have heard of birds playing that role, too, but therapy horses? While they don’t come and sit on your lap, … Read more

Tell us about your background with horses. My grandfather bred Ponies of the America’s (POAs), so I began riding and caring for horses at an early age which developed into … Read more

Tell us about your history with horses. I started horseback riding as a hobby when I was six years old and I immediately became very serious about it. I began … Read more