Care Farming
Imagine That Farm has crafted a unique farm based therapy program that we call “Barn Time”. Our model is based in Psychological Theory and integrates Care Farming practices utilized throughout the world.
Our “Barn Time” activities are facilitated by a licensed mental health professional and provide a structure to learn about and connect more deeply with ourselves, our animals and the world around us.
Through our Barn Time activities, our clients:
Build awareness
Participate in cooperative learning
Increase focus and attention
Expand social and emotional skills
Exhibit improved self regulation
Engage in more positive social interactions
Demonstrate improved receptive and expressive language comprehension
Successfully follow multiple step directions
Learn to problem solve in creative ways
Develop courage
Experience increased confidence and self esteem
TESTIMONIAL
Weston is 8 years old and loves his weekly interaction with Amy and her farm animals. He struggles with ADHD, behavioral issues, and intellectual differences; but being included in Amy’s farm has been a wonderful experience that's allowed him to connect with nature and feel needed and responsible to take great care of the animals. Animals give Weston genuine and immediate feedback when interacting and this has helped Weston understand social rules and norms and how they relate to his everyday experience with siblings, parents, teachers, and peers.
Amy has been a wonderful guide through this process with her calm and caring demeanor and her unique approach that leads a child to new understandings about themselves and the world around them. This couldn’t be experienced through other avenues. I highly recommend Amy and her farm to anyone who wants to experience personal healing, growth, and empowerment in a holistic environment.
— Angie, Weston’s mom