Unbridled Badge Healing Those Who Serve

Bonner Springs, KS(April 25, 2925) Veterans, first responders, and public safety personnel shoulder immense burdens in the service of others—burdens that often linger long after their official duties end. Recognizing these heroes' unique challenges, Unbridled Badge Inc., a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization, has committed itself to providing emotional support and healing opportunities tailored to those who serve.

Founded by Dr. Nancy K. Thomas, a clinical psychologist and behaviorist with years of experience in public safety, Unbridled Badge approaches mental health care differently. Dr. Thomas understands that traditional therapy methods sometimes fall short for individuals who have learned to compartmentalize emotions to survive high-stress environments. Her solution: combining equine-assisted therapy with hypnosis and guided imagery to reach the deeper layers of trauma and resilience.

At their Bonner Springs, Kansas, facility, veterans and first responders engage in equine-assisted therapy. Horses—hypersensitive animals that mirror human emotions—become silent partners in healing. Clients learn strong, empathetic leadership skills and experience moments of profound self-reflection, often noticing changes in the horse’s behavior before recognizing their emotional shifts. Participants can rediscover inner strength and foster personal growth through exercises that build trust, authority, and mutual respect.

For those seeking additional avenues of support, Unbridled Badge offers hypnosis and guided imagery sessions at their Lawrence, Kansas, office. These methods help clients address anxiety, PTSD, sleep disturbances, smoking cessation, and other challenges by engaging the unconscious mind—the true seat of lasting change. Many who have found limited success with traditional talk therapy have experienced meaningful breakthroughs with these alternative approaches.

Unbridled Badge is committed to ensuring that no one is turned away due to financial hardship. Recognizing that many first responders—particularly in rural Kansas—lack insurance and face significant economic challenges, the organization offers care supported by generous donations and a strong tradition of clients "paying it forward." Unbridled Badge stands as a beacon of hope for those who have sacrificed so much, offering healing, dignity, understanding, and a path forward.

You can learn more about Unbridled Badge at www.unbridledbadge.org.