We provides coaching services for military, veterans and their family members. An experiential learning component is incorporated in all services so that the warrior’s mind, body and spirit are included in the skill development and coaching process. An experiential learning component known as Equine Assisted Coaching (EAC) is the cornerstone of Troops For Life, Inc.’s primary program – the Life Nav program.

The Life Nav™ program, an abbreviation for “Life Navigation”, is experiential in nature, which means the life skills development comes from a memorable experience involving mental, emotional, physical and sometimes spiritual stimulus. This is achieved by using Equine Assisted Coaching (EAC), an innovative and highly effective modality in which assigned tasks that require relating to horses creates scenarios that metaphorically parallel experiences clients have in life outside of the equine arena. Those metaphors are used as a powerful and effective way to work through uncontrolled emotions or even unwanted physical reactions in a safe and supportive environment. All activities take place on the ground where horses and humans are on the same level and able to make individual choices. The human takes on a controlling position when engaged in riding activities, which are not included in this program.

Life Nav™ Gets Results!      
Environment encourages warriors to seek support and utilize new tools to ensure success
§  40% faced divorce         =      all improved their marriages.  
§  20% abused alcohol       =     all enrolled in AA  
§  30% displayed PTSD     =      all sought mental health support  
§  Stress self-rated high      =      reduced to low or moderate

Troops For Life, Inc. serves veterans by:
•         Targeting issues of isolation, distrust, and emotional difficulties that warriors may be experiencing
•         Strengthening resources and support for warriors before, during and after deployment
•         Focusing on identification of challenges, goal-setting and positive, self-driven life style changes
•         Creating multiple avenues for warriors to exhibit continued life success strategies and behaviors
•         Offering warriors referrals to other professional services as needed