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Can Praxis Receives Veteran Ombudsman Commendation
Based in Alberta and in operation since 2013, registered charity Can Praxis is an equine-assisted therapy provider for the Veteran and first responder communities in Canada. Founded by a Veteran, Can Praxis addresses the wide-ranging impacts of Operational Stress Injuries on the mental health of Veterans, first responders, and their families.
Can Praxis and the healing power of equine therapy for Veterans and their families
With support from the Veteran and Family Well-being Fund, Can Praxis offers equine therapy in a family program for Veterans and their family members, including children between the ages of 8 and 24.
Community Rallies to Save Therapy Horse
Community Rallies to Save Therapy Horse named Regent who was suffering from impaction colic during a brutal Alberta cold snap; the folks he had helped pitched in to help him in return.
Can Praxis in Alberta receives federal funds for its Breaking the Cycle program
Can Praxis’ “Breaking the Cycle Family Program” will provide children of Veterans with occupational stress injuries the tools to understand and live with the realities of their parents’ injuries. The program works to break the cycle that trauma can create within families, and provides a healthier future for these children.
New colouring book designed to help children growing up in a home affected by an OSI
With assistance from the Red Friday Organization, Can Praxis started the distribution of The Big Colouring Book: For Families With an Operational Stress Injury. Can Praxis’ primary program is Equine-Assisted Therapy, which brings together spouses, parents, or children to learn how to build communication with the help of horses.
Equine therapy program for veterans, first responders struggling with lack of funding
A unique program designed to help war veterans and first responders heal from mental trauma like post-traumatic stress is in jeopardy. The Can Praxis equine therapy program hoped to expand this year to also serve health care workers.
Red Deer Musicians Launch Song Supporting Veterans and First Responders
A song created by local musicians to support veterans and first responders has been released.
“It took a team of people to come together and make this song sound as beautiful as it does,” said Tony Sowan, who wrote Valour and Pride.
Calgarians Walk for Veterans to Raise Awareness about PTSD: ‘It’s not a disability’
About 100 people walked alongside veterans on the North Glenmore Park pathway in Calgary on Saturday morning to raise awareness about PTSD and suicide.
Steve Critchley is the founder of Can Praxis, an equine therapy program that helps people who have been diagnosed with operational stress injuries.
14-Year Old Entrepreneur Donates to Organization That Helps Veterans
At just 14 years old, Paige Bain is using her entrepreneurial skills to give back to the community.
Bain started making hair scrunchies out of her home last January, and has so far sold over 350 scrunchies from her business, Simply Scrunchies.
Rally Through the Valley Coming Soon
The flag relay isn’t the only fundraising event Jeep Okanagan has scheduled in the next few weeks. On Sept. 1 they’ll have their second annual Rally Though the Valley, this time with proceeds going to Can Praxis, a charity that supports people struggling with Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD).
Charity Event in Southwest Calgary Supports First Responders and Veterans
The large gathering of people turned out to support a charity marathon event to support first responders and veterans suffering from post-traumatic stress disorder.
Veteran-Owned Brewing Company Aims to ‘Leave No-One Behind’
A Canadian Armed Forces veteran, who was part of the Royal Canadian Navy as well as the Royal Canadian Air Force, Hafey said he was trained to keep a level-head and calm demeanour.
