Jennifer Garland '83 (Otonabee College)
Pleased to share The Mane Intent is a winner of the Peterborough County Community Recognition Awards in Otonabee-South Monaghan Business Leadership category. The Mane Intent is a specialized therapy practice offering in-person and virtual counselling and equine-assisted psychotherapy, for individuals aged seven and up and for groups of all ages, with a strong focus on building resilience. We are welcoming new clients. Founded in 2014 by myself, Jennifer Garland, Registered Psychotherapist and owner/program direct, The Mane Intent has become a respected provider of trauma-informed, experiential mental health care in the Peterborough area. I hold a Masters degree in Counselling Psychology and have completed advanced training in trauma treatment. In 2024, The Mane Intent proudly celebrated its 10th anniversary. Programming is informed by Building Internal Resilience through Horses , an innovative, research-backed model developed by The Mane Intent in collaboration with Kawartha Sexual Assault Centre and Trent University funded by Public Health Agency of Canada. Between 2017-2021, this program demonstrated lasting improvements in resilience, emotional awareness, and relational skills for young women impacted by violence. My leadership and impact has been recognized through Peterborough-Kawarthas Chamber of Commerce Business Excellence Awards and I was the recipient of a Women of Impact Award in 2024 as part of United Way Peterborough's Women United Initiative.
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As a proud member of Trent's Class of 1994 and an Otonabee College affiliate, I was delighted to return for HOTT to celebrate my son, Felyx Greenway-Moore, at his 2024 Traill College scarfing ceremony. It fills me with joy that he has chosen the institution that shaped my life so profoundly. My time at Trent gave me cherished memories and lifelong friendships I will always treasure. Returning was a nostalgic journey that allowed me to reconnect with so many other graduates that I had lost touch with, rekindling cherished relationships.
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It seems like yesterday I was at Trent University, studying English Literature and Cultural Studies while preparing to become a teacher. Recently, I am proud to have been selected as the 4th Poet Laureate of Cobourg (2019-2022) and to have won the Geoffrey Bilson Award for Historical Fiction for Young People in 2024. “Bernice and the Georgian Bay Gold” is a novel for middle grade students, inspired by my Métis family story, and takes place at the lighthouse where my grandfather lived. Last year, teaching at Trent University felt like my story had come full circle, returning to where it all began.
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I came to Peterborough for Trent University and fell in love with the city, never wanting to leave. We have just celebrated 25 years in business with Flavour Fashion and have since opened two other downtown businesses in Peterborough. Flavour offers a curated selection of clothing, accessories, and footwear that reflects both current trends and timeless classics. Balancing business with family life, I enjoy spending weekends exploring Peterborough's scenic spots with friends and family.