Art therapy, facilitated by a professional art therapist, effectively supports personal and relational treatment goals. Art therapy is used to improve cognitive and sensorimotor functions, foster self-esteem and self-awareness, cultivate emotional resilience, promote insight, enhance social skills, as well as reduce and resolve conflicts.

Evidence showing the mental health benefits of surfing ranges from improving self-esteem and reducing social isolation to treating depression and other mental disorders.

The breathing patterns used when surfing and paddling stimulate the parasympathetic nervous system. This has an impact on the brainwaves and calms the mind, releasing hormones that make you feel positive.

Engaging in music has been shown to facilitate neuroplasticity, therefore positively influencing quality of life and overall functioning. Research has shown that music activates cognitive, motor, and speech centers in the brain through accessing shared neural systems.

Music therapy activities include:

• Writing and singing songs.
• Improvising on songs and music pieces.
• Playing a musical instrument.
• Using musical devices and technology.
• Listening to music (with and without visual imagery).
• Exchanging information through music.

Group golf therapy “The Links” is where the intersection of golf and mental health meet for an uplifting therapeutic process , this Tactile Athletic Group helps us get in touch with frustration, joy and encourages one in one connection with your therapist and fellow clients as a group.

Cultivating meaning and connection is a core principle of the treatment at Grata Ranch. Our equine therapy, also known as equine- assisted therapy model, is a treatment that includes equine activities or an equine environment to promote physical, personal development and emotional growth with the therapeutic effect of tempering afflictions from Substance Post Acute Withdrawal Symptoms (PAWs), anxiety and depression to core adult developmental attachment issues and PTSD.