Cindy Skelton-Hodge
- Natural Lifemanship certified Equine Professional
- Natural Lifemanship trainer and host
- Founder and President, Windows to My Soul, Somerset, California
- EAGALA Certified
- Parelli Level 3 graduate
- Six years co-facilitating EAP sessions focused in trauma
- Former Silicon Valley executive, now living her purpose-filled life
Cindy was forced to leave the fast paced Silicon Valley executive life early in her forties when the physical and emotional effects of her own childhood trauma started to catch up to her. She reignited her love of horses and through this process found that her trauma related symptoms were dissipating. Curiosity led to research on why the work with horses was effective in treating trauma, which in turn led her to start Windows to My Soul, a not for profit in Somerset, California providing Trauma Focused Equine Assisted Psychotherapy. Certified in two EAP models and a Natural Lifemanship trainer, Cindy and Windows to My Soul are proud hosts of the Natural Lifemanship Fundamentals, Intensives and Relationship Logic Immersions.
OUR NEXT TRAININGS
NL Personal Intensive
Relationship Logic Immersion with Rescued Equines
SPECIAL Relationship Logic Immersion Training and Campout – Wild Horse Sanctuary, Shingletown, CA
Rhythmic Riding Immersion
The purpose of mounted work in TF-EAP is to deepen the connection the client experiences with the horse while leveraging the physiological support that the movement of the horse provides. Mounted work provides a powerful opportunity for clients to deepen their sense of connection with themselves and with their horse while benefitting from "bottom-up regulation." The NL Intensive is required prior to attending this training.
The Fundamentals of Natural Lifemanship Training
Experience more rewarding connections while empowering others to do the same. Build a business helping people with the help of horses. Help others overcome trauma and stress. The Fundamentals of NL is our basic training and the entry point for all advanced trainings as well as our certification process. Learn, Experience and Connect through Natural Lifemanship.
Natural Lifemanship Intensive
The NL Intensive is an advanced, hands-on training for people who have completed the Fundamentals of Natural Lifemanship. In a small group setting working with a partner you will spend 3 days building a connected relationship with your horse (on the ground, and possibly, eventually mounted) and helping your partner do the same. The NL Intensive is required for basic NL certification and is also a pre-requisite for the Relationship Logic and the Rhythmic Riding Immersions.
Relationship Logic Immersion
Experience the sensitivity of an untrained horse. Practice being deeply in touch with your own body energy as you build a relationship based on predictability and safety. Learn how to help a horse build the capacity for trust and intimacy with a human, and how to help humans who have experienced trauma. Relationship Logic Immersion counts towards Advanced Certification. The NL Intensive is a pre-requisite.
Business Building Master Class
Learn what it takes to succeed in running a business helping people with the help of horses. Benefit from the experience and guidance of industry experts, Shannon Knapp and Bettina Shultz-Jobe, who share practical insights to help your business thrive. This training meets over 5 one-hour video conferencing sessions and includes a personal consultation with one of the trainers.
Natural Lifemanship Conference
Join us October 17-19 for our second biennial conference and take a "Deep Dive" into Trauma Informed Specialties within Equine Assisted Practice! Stay an extra day and treat yourself to a personal experience of a select practice, retreat-style!
Equine Connected EMDR (EC-EMDR)
Natural Lifemanship EC-EMDR training is a three-day hands-on training workshop for EMDR trained clinicians and their EPs who practice Natural Lifemanship Trauma-Focused Equine Assisted Psychotherapy (TF-EAP).
Introduction to Natural Lifemanship and TF-EAP™
Introduction to Natural Lifemanship & TF-EAP™ is a one-day workshop that covers the basic science and principles at the foundations of Natural Lifemanship.
Natural Lifemanship for Spiritual Connection
For many the spiritual realm of life is where we seek meaning and belonging; it may also be the place of some of our deepest wounds. Natural Lifemanship helps us explore, experience, practice and transform connection patterns in the depths of our being where our sense of self touches its very source and the ground of all being. Experience and learn how NL can help you bring others to a place of deeper connection with self and others, resting in our true nature of absolute belonging.
NL Personal Intensive
Relationship Logic Immersion with Rescued Equines
SPECIAL Relationship Logic Immersion Training and Campout – Wild Horse Sanctuary, Shingletown, CA
Rhythmic Riding Immersion
The purpose of mounted work in TF-EAP is to deepen the connection the client experiences with the horse while leveraging the physiological support that the movement of the horse provides. Mounted work provides a powerful opportunity for clients to deepen their sense of connection with themselves and with their horse while benefitting from "bottom-up regulation." The NL Intensive is required prior to attending this training.
The Fundamentals of Natural Lifemanship Training
Experience more rewarding connections while empowering others to do the same. Build a business helping people with the help of horses. Help others overcome trauma and stress. The Fundamentals of NL is our basic training and the entry point for all advanced trainings as well as our certification process. Learn, Experience and Connect through Natural Lifemanship.
Natural Lifemanship Intensive
The NL Intensive is an advanced, hands-on training for people who have completed the Fundamentals of Natural Lifemanship. In a small group setting working with a partner you will spend 3 days building a connected relationship with your horse (on the ground, and possibly, eventually mounted) and helping your partner do the same. The NL Intensive is required for basic NL certification and is also a pre-requisite for the Relationship Logic and the Rhythmic Riding Immersions.
Relationship Logic Immersion
Experience the sensitivity of an untrained horse. Practice being deeply in touch with your own body energy as you build a relationship based on predictability and safety. Learn how to help a horse build the capacity for trust and intimacy with a human, and how to help humans who have experienced trauma. Relationship Logic Immersion counts towards Advanced Certification. The NL Intensive is a pre-requisite.
Business Building Master Class
Learn what it takes to succeed in running a business helping people with the help of horses. Benefit from the experience and guidance of industry experts, Shannon Knapp and Bettina Shultz-Jobe, who share practical insights to help your business thrive. This training meets over 5 one-hour video conferencing sessions and includes a personal consultation with one of the trainers.
Natural Lifemanship Conference
Join us October 17-19 for our second biennial conference and take a "Deep Dive" into Trauma Informed Specialties within Equine Assisted Practice! Stay an extra day and treat yourself to a personal experience of a select practice, retreat-style!
Equine Connected EMDR (EC-EMDR)
Natural Lifemanship EC-EMDR training is a three-day hands-on training workshop for EMDR trained clinicians and their EPs who practice Natural Lifemanship Trauma-Focused Equine Assisted Psychotherapy (TF-EAP).
Introduction to Natural Lifemanship and TF-EAP™
Introduction to Natural Lifemanship & TF-EAP™ is a one-day workshop that covers the basic science and principles at the foundations of Natural Lifemanship.
Natural Lifemanship for Spiritual Connection
For many the spiritual realm of life is where we seek meaning and belonging; it may also be the place of some of our deepest wounds. Natural Lifemanship helps us explore, experience, practice and transform connection patterns in the depths of our being where our sense of self touches its very source and the ground of all being. Experience and learn how NL can help you bring others to a place of deeper connection with self and others, resting in our true nature of absolute belonging.
RECOMMENDED BLOG ARTICLES BY CINDY SKELTON-HODGE
The Ride of Your Life, How Does One Get That?
June 25, 2018
NL Trainer, Cindy-Skelton Hodge life-changing experience with Pete, her equine partner, at a Natural Lifemanship Rhythmic Riding Immersion training.
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