Over half of Canada’s farmers report they suffer from anxiety—almost 10 times higher than Canada’s labour market. Twenty-five percent of farmers reported experiencing suicidal thoughts in the past year.

There are unique issues facing the agricultural industry, we help farmers and veterinarians by providing agricultural-informed therapists and training for therapists with an interest in practicing within the agricultural community.

Look to us to provide agricultural-informed therapists who understand the unique issues you face. Our various workshops are geared for therapists and explore the factors facing today’s farmers. We share how to adapt mindfulness and self-compassion strategies in your work with farmers, farm families, and rural veterinarians. 

We’ve also developed the Agriculture Informed Therapy (AIT) program to introduce the unique needs of farmers and veterinarians to therapists and students who may work with farmers/veterinarians in their practice. The course is intended to teach therapists how to effectively build and maintain a therapeutic alliance. Established cultural competency is imperative in ensuring farmers and their families receive appropriate services when they are sought out.

🌿 Team Spotlight: Meet Desaray! 🌿Desaray is a fourth-generation farm kid from Southern Alberta, where her family raised beef cattle and grew grain crops. With deep roots in agriculture, she now blends that experience with her passion for mental health as a Master’s of Counselling Psychology student at Yorkville University. She also works part-time in the veterinary industry.Desaray is passionate about agriculture-informed therapy and is committed to helping other mental health professionals understand the unique challenges faced by those in both the Ag and veterinary industries.We're proud to have Desaray as part of the National Farmer Mental Health Alliance team and grateful for her dedication to supporting rural and agricultural communities.@desskreting#FarmerMentalHealth #TeamIntroduction #AgInformedTherapy #VeterinaryWellness ... See MoreSee Less
The Hard Miles 5K — hosted by Three Oaks Cabin — is more than just a fun run. It’s a powerful mental health fundraiser and community tribute:🌲 Designed to raise awareness around mental health and provide essential respite and support services to farming and first-responder communities.💚 A heartfelt “thank you” to those who feed us and keep us safe—honouring their hard work, dedication, and sacrifice.🏃‍♂️ Accessible for all ages and abilities: the gravel route is level and even wheelchair-, stroller-, and bike-friendly (weather permitting).🤝 Registration is free, with optional donations (via e‑transfer, cash, or cheque) to support the cause.🔗 Register now via the link in our bio or on the Three Oaks website: 3oakscabin.com/fundraisers/hard-miles. All ages, all abilities—everyone welcome!Let’s go the “Hard Miles” together—for mental health, community care, and solidarity. 💚@3oakscabin ... See MoreSee Less
In this episode, Lauren and Bridgette speak with Diane Bergsma on responding to grief and loss. The topics discussed are sensitive in nature, so be sure sensitive or young listeners understand that the topics discussed are hard - yet important!Tune in on all Podcast Platforms by visiting www.theruralwell.com@theruralwell@3oakscabin ... See MoreSee Less
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