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Mission

Youth and Horse Connections for Personal Growth and Healing

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Vision

TAILS will allow anyone in the community the opportunity to partner with horses to better themselves, regardless of income, ability or age, and continue to grow in program variety and meeting participant’s unique needs.

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Tiffany Nichols

Tiffany's passion both for horses and mental health has guided her into the field of equine therapy. As an open-minded person, and one always striving to learn more, Tiffany brings methods from her years of experience with horses and mental/behavioral health background. By viewing each participant as an individual with unique needs, she is able to provide specific learning skills, leading to an understanding of one's self. Additionally, Tiffany finds a heightened need for mental health services in her small community and aspires to provide for all individuals, regardless of income. 

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Tiffany embodies openness, authenticity, and a relaxed demeanor in both her personal and professional life. Although maintaining some structure during coaching sessions is essential, she prioritizes the fluidity of each session to cater to the participant's current needs, comfort level, and emotions. Tiffany approaches every individual with a comfortable and accepting attitude and allows the participant and horses to take the lead in guiding each session.

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Qualifications

  • Certified EFL Instructor/Coach from the Human-Equine Relational Development (HERD) Institute
  • B.A. Psychology, Arizona State University
  • Certification in Youth Mental Health First Aid (2022).
  • Education in Youth Trauma-Informed Care from the Center for Adolescent Studies.
  • Equine Science Program, Scottsdale Comm. College
  • 35 years experience in the horse industry
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Additional experience and background:
  • Employment with CPS both in Phoenix, AZ and Montezuma County developing knowledge of the child welfare system, families in need, and high risk youths.
  • Employment in adult mental health in Phoenix, AZ.
  • Experience and education working with individuals with addiction issues. 
  • Foster Parent for Montezuma County. 
  • Special interest in at risk youth and teens.
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