Saddle up your mini-horses! Louise and stormy blue are two of seven mini horses who are part of ‘Mini Therapy Horses’, an all-volunteer non-profit charity. The organization was founded by Victoria Nodiff-Netanel ten years ago. “Mini therapy horses is my passion and my charity and it’s what I do 24/7,” Nodiff-Netanel said. 50,000 children and adult visit Victoria and … [Read more...] about Mini Horses Making a Difference
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Counseling Groups Offer Students Help
Photo courtesy of the Pepperdine Counseling CenterAs finals and the end of the semester approach, students are encouraged by the Counseling Center to reach out to them and join counseling groups to help with stress and manage complex issues and events. Pepperdine’s Counseling Center offers eight different weekly counseling groups. The groups are an open, safe space for … [Read more...] about Counseling Groups Offer Students Help
Stigma of School Counseling Decreases
Graphics by Rachel Littauer The stigma behind seeking mental health treatment at Pepperdine is going away— slowly but surely. Pepperdine University is home to approximately 3,500 undergraduate students, all of whom are eligible for free services at the Pepperdine Counseling Center. Use of the counseling center has increased dramatically over the years, according to … [Read more...] about Stigma of School Counseling Decreases
We Are Entitled To Ask For Help
Art by Peau PorotesanoBefore I went abroad, I was warned that everyone tends to experience a sort of “aha” moment at some point during his or her time away. Once the end of my second semester started to approach, I decided that perhaps this wasn't the time for my moment. I’ve since realized I was wrong. The end of a semester, an ending that might seem trivial … [Read more...] about We Are Entitled To Ask For Help
Unexpected Side Effects of Study Drug Abuse
Art by Jessica RagsdaleI was diagnosed with ADHD right before my 20th birthday during my sophomore year at Pepperdine. Since then, I have been adjusting my life, trying to accommodate for the things I now realize are not my personality but a part of a deficit in my brain. I keep my planner updated religiously, I set reminders in my phone and I drink a lot of caffeine to stay … [Read more...] about Unexpected Side Effects of Study Drug Abuse
