About Resilient Strides
Welcome to Resilient Strides, LLC, where the wisdom of horses can leave a profound imprint on the hearts of humans. Partnering with horses, clients tap into their inner wisdom, build self-awareness, and develop the tools needed to navigate life's challenges with confidence and clarity. Whether you're seeking personal growth, healing, or simply a deeper connection with yourself and others, you're invited to join her on an experiential journey.​
What is Gestalt?
Horses play a transformative role in Gestalt therapy, acting as intuitive, non-verbal partners in the healing process. Their innate sensitivity to human emotions helps clients explore and understand their feelings and behaviors more deeply.
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By living in the present moment, horses encourage individuals to embrace mindfulness, a crucial element of Gestalt therapy. This unique connection fosters trust, facilitates emotional release, and leads to profound personal insights, making horses impactful catalysts for emotional and psychological healing.
Meet Sandra
Sandra Spiegelhalter is a certified Equine Gestaltist and licensed Equine Facilitator. She brings a unique blend of life experience, compassion, and expertise to her work with clients. Married thirty plus years as a firefighter's wife, she learned the value of resilience, adaptability, and trust in the face of uncertainty.
As a mother of two, they navigated the joys and challenges of family life. Her twelve years as a medical professional developed a deep understanding of the physical and emotional needs of individuals. With fifteen years in church ministry and leadership it has taught her the importance of a vibrant faith, integrity, and humility to serve others.
Additionally, her role as a caregiver for loved ones dealing with cancer has given her a profound appreciation for the complexities of the human journey and the need for compassionate support.
Why Resilient Strides?
Life challenges all of us. No one is immune to hardship -whether it’s loss, trauma, stress, or uncertainty. But with each obstacle we overcome, we gain something powerful: resilience. It’s not about bouncing back to who we were before, but growing into someone stronger, more aware, and more grounded.
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Resilient Strides was born from this very truth.
My own journey through hardship opened my eyes to the healing power of horses and the transformative impact of equine gestalt coaching. As I grew, I felt a deep pull to give back - especially to those who give so much and often carry their burdens silently:
first responders and their families.​ These brave individuals face trauma most of us never see.
Resilient Strides exists to offer those a path to healing, growth, and reconnection. Through the intuitive, nonjudgmental presence of horses and the power of gestalt.
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This isn’t just coaching. It’s a calling. A space where resilience is discovered, one stride at a time.
Join Our Community
Become a part of our community and make a difference through Equine Gestalt Coaching. Whether you're interested in volunteering your time, contributing to our cause, or supporting our mission, there are various ways to get involved. Take the first step towards meaningful change by joining our team of dedicated individuals.
