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Sundance for Our Soldiers, also known as SOS, is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization providing equine-assisted, trauma-informed wellness services for armed service members, veterans, military families, first responders, youth, educators, seniors, and other at-risk populations.
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Equine-Assisted Services

Equine-Assisted Learning (EAL)andEquine-Assisted Psychotherapy (EAP)
  • Trauma-informed approaches to promote healing and resilience.
  • Building community through connections with horses.
  • Tailored services for at-risk individuals and families.

Sundance for Our Soldiers (S.O.S.)

Mission: To provide equine-assisted, trauma informed services for armed service members, veterans, their families, and other at-risk populations. 
Vision: To create a future where every person affected by trauma discovers hope, healing, resilience, and purpose through the extraordinary partnership between humans and horses, strengthening individuals, families, and communities for generations to come.
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"There is something about the outside of a horse that is good for the inside of a man." Winston Churhill

Equine-Assisted Services

Sundance for Our Soldiers (SOS) offers unique programs designed to support the mental wellness of humans.
Finding Purpose is SOS's signature equine-assisted, trauma-informed assessment program that helps veterans, military families, first responders, and other at-risk individuals identify their immediate needs and connect with the most appropriate services. Working alongside horses in a safe, nonjudgmental environment, participants gain valuable insight while our team develops a personalized plan that may include equine-assisted services, mental health care, VA resources, peer support, or community referrals. Our goal is simple: provide hope, identify the right path forward, and ensure no one has to navigate life's challenges alone. Benefits * Personalized trauma-informed assessment * Suicide risk screening and safety planning * Early identification of strengths and challenges * Individualized wellness and recovery plan * Connections to VA, behavioral health, and community resources * Improved self-awareness and emotional resilience
Equine-Assisted Learning (EAL) is a ground-based, experiential program that helps individuals, families, groups, and organizations develop essential life skills through meaningful interactions with horses. Facilitated by an Equine Specialist and a licensed professional, participants engage in hands-on activities that promote personal growth, social-emotional learning, leadership, and healthy relationships. Horses provide immediate, honest feedback that encourages self-awareness, confidence, and lasting positive change. Benefits * Build confidence and self-esteem * Improve communication and teamwork * Strengthen leadership and decision-making skills * Develop emotional awareness and resilience * Enhance problem-solving and critical thinking * Establish healthy boundaries and relationships * Increase self-awareness and mindfulness * Promote personal and professional growth
Finding Purpose / Suicide Prevention Triage
Equine-Assisted Learning (EAL)
Equine-Assisted Psychotherapy (EAP) is a ground-based, trauma-informed mental health service that partners a licensed mental health professional, a certified Equine Specialist, and horses to support emotional healing and personal growth. Through guided interactions with horses, participants safely explore thoughts, emotions, behaviors, and relationships while developing healthier coping strategies. Horses naturally mirror human emotions and behaviors, creating powerful opportunities for insight, healing, and lasting change. Benefits * Reduce symptoms of trauma, anxiety, and depression * Improve emotional regulation and self-awareness * Strengthen healthy coping skills * Build trust and healthy relationships * Increase confidence and self-esteem * Process grief, loss, and life transitions * Develop healthy boundaries and communication * Foster resilience, hope, and emotional well-being
Equine-Assisted Psychotherapy (EAP)
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706 S. Spring StreetGeneseo, IL  61254
+1.3099457257
Sundanceforoursoldiers@gmail.com
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