Emotional overwhelm can occur in different ways and the causes vary : accident, abandon, violence, abuse, injustice, etc.
When coping skills are insufficient, an individual may experience significant mental health issues. The unresolved trauma may lead the indvidual to develop a set emotional and physical symptoms : addictive behaviors, belief that they are bad, worthless, intense anxety, depression, family conflict, post-traumatic stress disorder, etc
The interaction with the horses often reveal what is going on within the person and enable them to find their own solutions.