Annmarie Huppert is not only an advocate for survivors struggling with Post Traumatic Stress and author of PTSD Self Help: Transforming Survival into a Life Worth Living (2014: Friesen Press), but also an equine gestaltist and life leadership coach of more than 20 years. She serves as an advisor and consultant to entrepreneurs and visionary leaders establishing sustainable, social purpose and non-profit organizations in the United States and Canada. Annmarie and her equine partner, Indie, offer a fresh experience of reengagement with one’s sense of purpose and vocational passion. With two decades experience in interim leadership, Post Trauma advocacy, executive board membership, grant writing and mental health education, she’s helped thousands navigate the twists and turns inherent of a life of purpose.Known for bringing people together and translating complicated concepts or information into layperson's terms, clients use these words to describe Annmarie: the human dream catcher, heyoka empath, equi-shaman. Annmarie’s neurodivergence allows her to act as a bridge between matters of the heart and Spirit, giving clients a felt awareness of serendipity, synchronicity and inner wisdom. She facilitates ceremonies, vision quests, and experiential learning for individuals, families and groups. As an equine healing practitioner, she acknowledges the ability of animals to assist humans in the healing process and promotes best practices that protect both.Annmarie’s practical, self-help perspective comes not only from 20 years studying PTSD, its therapies, and obstacles to healing, but also from being a recovered childhood sexual abuse survivor, with more than a decade of 100% symptom-free living. She continues to partner with health care professionals, government officials and community service organizations to provide PTSD prevention through education and gestalt experiences as a motivational speaker/teacher and consultant.Annmarie holds a B.A. in Psychology/Public Policy, is an ordained minister and a certified practitioner of the Equine Gestalt Coaching Method® developed by Melisa Pearce. She loves yoga, nature and meditating near water, when she’s not enjoying her three grandchildren. Annmarie lives on the Salish Sea in beautiful Gig Harbor, Washington with her horse and two pugs.