EmpoweRanch is a therapeutic recreation oasis for optimal well-being and quality of life serving people and animals in the metro-Phoenix area. Programming will begin once a location and resources have been secured. EmpoweRanch is a non profit, tax-exempt 501(c)(3) public charity organization. Guiding Principles & Values Empowerment | Respect | Inclusion & Right to Leisure | Holistic Healing & Health Promotion | Autonomy | Compassion PHILOSOPHY OF PRACTICE EmpoweRanch provides inclusive, accessible, holistic health promotion and healing through comprehensive therapeutic recreation services and natural sanctuary to the Metro-Phoenix area. This proactive approach ensures that everyone is included in our services, regardless of their current life challenges. The programs provided are tailored to fit each individual's preferences, congruent with the humanistic perspective. We value optimism, right to leisure, and autonomy, encouraging growth and goal achievement through self-awareness, respect, and a strong, trusting rapport between the client and therapist. Improved self-efficacy, identity discovery, and improved independence are goals which we strive to achieve with all of our clients, regardless of any limitations or challenges he or she may have. UNIQUE THERAPEUTIC INTERVENTION POTENTIAL USING COMPREHENSIVE ENRICHMENT PROGRAMMING BASED ON CLIENT NEEDS AND DESIRES Animal Assisted Therapies, including Therapeutic Horseback Riding Adventure Therapy, including Environmental Education and Outdoor Education in the Phoenix area and at camping locations in northern Arizona Inclusive and Adaptive Outdoor Recreation Horticultural Therapy Meditation, Community, Healing, & Therapeutic Gardens Challenge Course The Pondering Pond Urban "Care Farming" Programs: "HORSEE" Program (Horsemanship, Outdoor Recreation, Service, and Environmental Education Program) TRAIL Optimization Program (Therapeutic Recreation Adventure Interventions for Life Optimization Program)