Discovery Ranch South

Staff Highlight What is your name and title? Lexy Mercer - Supervisor/Clinical Intern What is your "why" for working in the mental health field? Mental health affects everyone everyday. The more we learn about it and are able to take care of our own mental health the more we are able to achieve. What do you love about working at Discovery Ranch South? I am at DRS completely for the students. I love working with them, talking with them and getting to know them. They make everyday exciting and are the reason I love what I do. What are your hobbies? fishing, hiking, reading and line dancing What is your favorite Movie or Book? A Thousand Splendid Suns - Khaled Hosseini What's your favorite place you've traveled to or want to travel to? I went to Seoul about two years ago and it was amazing! I plan on going back soon! What is your favorite quote? "Owning our story and loving ourselves through that process is the bravest thing that we'll ever do" - Brene Brown What is your favorite treat? Anything chocolate Fun fact about yourself? I play the piano and taught it for seven years

Staff Highlight What is your name and title? Zoe Bagley, Supervisor What is your "why" for working in the mental health field? I enjoy helping people What do you love about working at Discovery Ranch South? I love the relationships I have built with the kids and being able to make an impact on their lives. What are your hobbies? Hiking or anything outdoors, and shopping What is your favorite Movie or Book? My favorite movie is how to lose a guy in 10 days What's your favorite place you've traveled to or want to travel to? Kauai, Hawaii What is your favorite treat? Salt and vinegar chips Fun fact about yourself? pink is my favorite color

Why do you do what you do? We all have our "Why" and we are happy to share why we do what we do here. Now if you want to know the "How" y

When a student graduates our program, they get a photo album from their time here. We had a student graduate last week and while making their album, they shared a wonderful quote/phelosophy that became their photo album cover. "If you have enough crumbs, you will eventually have a whole cookie". When you feel like you are crumbling remember to save those crumb, you will be whole again. #teenmentalhealthawareness #teendepression #selfcare #therapy #youthmentalhealth #teentherapy #teenanxiety #equinetherapy #performingartstherapy #outdoortherapy

Meet Tamera, our Performing Arts Director!

Equine Therapy has been proven to help individuals struggling with anxiety, depression, ADHD, trauma, addiction and attachment. Rashell, our Associate Clinical Director, (LCMHC) talks more about the benefits of Equine Therapy on the podcast episode, linked below. https://lnkd.in/gRXDZNna You can also listen through our website. https://lnkd.in/gZ3Fwyan

In this episode, therapist Tiffany Silva Herlin, LCSW, and David Mosse, Recreation Director at Discovery Ranch South, discuss: 1. What role does adventure and recreation play in therapy? 2. Understanding the healing power of nature. 3. Building a personal identity filled with grit and determination. 4. Creating a passion-centered life through recreation. Click the link below to listen https://lnkd.in/g_GbsTZV

Developing Love Through Service Our calf program has helped many teenagers to learn how to express love. Some of our students have expressed their innate desire to help the calves survive and thrive. The experience helps young people develop responsibility. After all, they must care for their calves no matter the weather, even on days they do not feel like doing it. Learn more about the benefits of our calf program by copying the link below. https://lnkd.in/g-PnMZu5

At Discovery Ranch South, experiential activities are provided through our calf program, equine therapy, performing arts and our recreation program. Learn more about each of these by copying the link below or visiting our website?https://lnkd.in/gZ3Fwyan https://lnkd.in/gPEfNMyw?experiential-therapy/