Nicholas
Dockery
Foundation
Traditional therapy is powerful…
But some people who have suffered trauma need more…
More connection.
More creativity.
More trust.
We know alternative therapies like art and equine programs spark transformative recovery…
…because we’ve seen it.
Experienced it.
Benefited from it.
Join our mission to make alternative therapies accessible for all seeking holistic healing!
We’re dedicated to promoting artistic and equine therapies that heal the devastating effects of trauma.
Every year, more than 50 million Americans experience trauma, from combat and abuse to neglect, loss, or community violence. Too often, those wounds linger long after the moment has passed.
Traditional therapy helps, but for many, including veterans and children, true healing begins through connection, creativity, and trust.
At the Nicholas Dockery Foundation, we expand nontraditional therapy like art and equine. These are proven, evidence-based approaches that help children and adults rebuild confidence, find calm, and reconnect with others.
Nearly 2/3 of children experience a traumatic event by age 16.
1 in 3 Veterans experiences symptoms of post-traumatic stress.
Art therapy reduces anxiety and depression symptoms by up to 40% in trauma survivors.
Equine-assisted therapy improves emotional regulation and social connection for over 70% of participants.
We believe healing should be accessible, personal, and lasting.
Through partnerships, grants, innovative programs, and your support, we can build a future where creative, compassionate care helps trauma survivors rediscover their strength and joy.
Join us. Together, we will help trauma survivors of all ages heal and thrive.
FAQs
You’ve got questions,
we’ve got answers
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We aren’t interested in simply a “feel-good experience.”
NDF supports equine and art therapy nonprofits who have proven, evidence-based programs that show measurable results. We carefully vet and hand select each program alongside behavioral health experts to make sure the programs we back are safe and effective.
From our founder’s personal experience, equine and art therapies are especially beneficial for building trust, reconstructing confidence, and improving connection.
For us, this is personal. We've seen how, through equine and art therapies, trust is rebuilt, confidence is restored, and connections are enriched.
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Donate to NDF because we are committed to making real change for those in need.
NDF works hand in hand with program experts to ensure the programs we support deliver tangible results that change lives. The benefit of donating to NDF is that you leverage a team of committed experts who ensure your donations matter, and you see the impact you are having on the world.
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Your donation matters, and we are committed to keeping you informed with regular, personalized updates on your impact. You will have the opportunity for exclusive, in-person events to connect you with other donors, program participants, our team, and some of the people whose lives you changed.
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Because it works and we have seen it personally.
Our founder, Nicholas Dockery, found relief from childhood and combat trauma through equine therapy’s non-judgmental trust and art therapy’s self-expression. These experiences inspired him to launch NDF, helping others access these transformative therapies.
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Yes! The Nicholas Dockery Foundation is a 501c3 and all donations are tax-deductible. You will receive a receipt for your contribution that serves for your tax records.
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We are working on opportunities for our supporters to volunteer! Contact us at info@dockeryfoundation.org to get on our communication list.