Sand Tray Therapies:  Sand play is a valuable medium for expressing emotional issues that are not verbalized. Through the creation of sand trays, children can delve deeper into what is troubling them in a playful, non threatening environment.  

Play Therapies:  The natural benefits of play allow children a safe distance from their problems, freeing them to express their true thoughts and feelings in ways best suited to their developmental level.  

Equine Assisted Learning  In a collaborative effort between a licensed therapist and an equine professional, horses are used experientially for emotional growth and learning. Participants learn about themselves and others by participating in activities with the horses, and then processing (or discussing) feelings, behaviors, and patterns.

Community Support Workers network with clients and families to develop individualized Service Plans designed
to achieve established therapeutic goals and address their specific needs. These can include assistance with
navigating government systems like New Mexico Medicaid as well as help with:

A 7 year old boy we'll call "Tristan" had a father who abused him physically and sexually. Tristan found it hard to relax or experience feelings. He had difficulty sleeping, had nightmares, as well as periods of irritability and sadness.

Fearful of her future, "Daisy" came to A New Day's Clinical Services with her older sister to ask for help. Daisy is a senior in high school, with alcoholic parents, and a serious medical condition that prevents her from driving. She faced an uncertain future and was worried about how she would survive on her own after graduation.

Since Daisy's parents aren't able or willing to financially assist her, the Community Support Worker provided her with access to affordable assisted living facilities, transportation services, potential college and financial aid options.