Download or read book Effectiveness of Equine Assisted Psychotherapy in the Treatment of Veterans with Posttraumatic Stress Disorder written by Maria Beatriz Craven and published by . This book was released on 2014 with total page pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Equine Assisted Psychotherapy (EAP) is a non-traditional form of psychotherapy that addresses treatment goals with the use of horses. This small pilot study consisting of 5 veterans examines the effectiveness of EAP in the treatment of veterans with posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD). The Equine Assisted Growth and Learning Association's model of EAP was used. With the vast majority of available literature being qualitative in nature and consisting largely of participant anecdotes, this study has aimed to provide a more controlled, quantitative approach. Results from this small sample study tentatively suggest that EAP was an effective form of treatment for veterans with PTSD. Results indicated that 2 out of 5 participants experienced a statistically significant reduction in PTSD symptoms and 3 out of 5 participants no longer met DSM-IV diagnostic criteria for PTSD by follow-up. All participants demonstrated a statistically significant increase in positive affect and 4 out of 5 participants demonstrated decrease in negative affect following each session. Clear evidence of treatment effects in social and interpersonal functioning was not found with only minor benefit reported for improvement in social functioning for 2 of 5 veterans and minor improvement reported in only 1 out of 5 veterans in interpersonal functioning. These data were acquired using the Posttraumatic Stress Disorder Checklist - Civilian version (PCL - C), The Patient-Reported Outcomes Measurement Information System (PROMIS) Social Health measures, Outcome Questionnaire 45 - Interpersonal Roles subscale, and a visual analog adaptation of the Positive and Negative Affect scale (VPANAS). Recommendations for future research are also discussed including a need for a more comprehensive theoretical understanding of how change occurs in EAP and stronger study designs. Implications for practice are included as well. The electronic version of this dissertation is accessible from http://hdl.handle.net/1969.1/151886
Download or read book The Oxford Handbook of Stress and Mental Health written by Kate L. Harkness and published by Oxford University Press, USA. This book was released on 2020 with total page 769 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This handbook is currently in development, with individual articles publishing online in advance of print publication. At this time, we cannot add information about unpublished articles in this handbook, however the table of contents will continue to grow as additional articles pass through the review process and are added to the site. Please note that the online publication date for this handbook is the date that the first article in the title was published online.
Download or read book PTSD Research Quarterly written by and published by . This book was released on 1991 with total page 8 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Equine Assisted Psychotherapy for United States Veterans with Posttraumatic Stress Disorder written by Caroline Vetter and published by . This book was released on 2019 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Complementary and Alternative Medicine for PTSD written by David M. Benedek and published by Oxford University Press. This book was released on 2016-08-03 with total page 385 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The number of individuals diagnosed with posttraumatic stress disorder has increased in the past decade, not only in the military and veteran population but within the civilian population as well. Traditional treatments such as pharmacotherapy and psychotherapy have provided less-than-ideal results proving to be less effective when used alone to treat the disorder. Complementary and Alternative Medicine for PTSD supplements these traditional treatments, using new and effective techniques to fill the therapeutic void. The alternative therapies covered include acceptance and commitment therapy, acupuncture, alternative pharmacology, canine assistive therapy, family focused interventions, internet and computer-based therapy, meditation techniques, mobile applications, recreational therapy, resilience training, transracial magnetic stimulation, virtual reality exposure therapy, and yoga. Each chapter delivers the most up-to-date understanding of neurobiology, best practices, and key points for clinicians and patients considering inclusion of these treatments in patient care. Drs. David Benedek and Gary Wynn offer insight into the future of complementary and alternative medicine, shining a light onto how these techniques fit into clinical practice to create the most beneficial treatments for the patient. This book is both an essential resource and practical guide to everyday clinical interactions. It is a necessary addition to the medical library for students and senior clinicians alike.
Download or read book Horses Healing the Wounded Warrior written by Rebecca R. Wara-Goss and published by . This book was released on 2020 with total page 265 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) is a major concern for military veterans in the United States and current research on women's experiences in the military and the effects of their postmilitary PTSD are limited. Currently, there are a variety of evidence-based and alternative treatment options for veterans with PTSD, and one alternative treatment option includes equine-facilitated psychotherapy (EFP). EFP is a form of animal-assisted therapy (AAT) that integrates the human–animal bond as part of treatment and recovery. The purpose of this exploratory study was to explore in-depth experiences of the horse–human relationship in EFP with female veterans to elucidate how the horse–human relationship may assist in reducing impacts of PTSD. The research question was, "What is the lived experience of EFP in female veterans with PTSD?" The research was designed as an exploratory qualitative inquiry study that utilized semi-structured interviews with 10 female veterans. The findings from this study included six theme groupings with a total of thirty-three themes found. The most significant themes common to five or more participants included: Emotional discomfort with the horse, Spiritual experience with the horse, Experience of safety with the horse, Visual contact with the horse, Emotional connection with the horse, Beneficial impact of therapy, Increased connection with others, Reduced anxiety, Reduced withdrawal, EFP advocacy for others, and Delayed awareness of PTSD. Through exploring the nature of the human–animal bond in EFP, this research revealed invaluable insights into the potential healing power of horses and alternative mental health treatment options and served to honor women's experiences in the military. In addition, this qualitative study provided an opportunity to gather rich detail and general information as to the effects of EFP for sufferers of PTSD.
Download or read book The Clinical Practice of Equine Assisted Therapy written by Leif Hallberg and published by Routledge. This book was released on 2017-12-06 with total page 222 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Clinical Practice of Equine-Assisted Therapy bridges theory, research, and practical methods to fill a rapidly developing gap for physical, occupational, speech, and mental health professionals interested in incorporating horses in therapy. Extensively researched and citing over 300 peer-reviewed journal articles, it examines core issues such as terminology, scope of practice, competency recommendations, horse care ethics, and clinical practice considerations. This book is an essential resource for professionals who wish to use a best-practices approach to equine-assisted therapy.
Download or read book The Compassionate Equestrian written by Allen Schoen and published by Trafalgar Square Books. This book was released on 2015-08-17 with total page 442 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This marvelous book, borne of a unique collaboration between Dr. Allen Schoen—a world-renowned veterinarian and author—and trainer and competitor of many years Susan Gordon, introduces the 25 Principles of Compassionate Equitation. These Principles, conceived by Dr. Schoen and Gordon, are a set of developmental guidelines, encouraging a level of personal awareness that may be enacted not only through the reader's engagement with horses, but can be extended to all humans and sentient beings he or she encounters. The 25 Principles share stories and outline current, peer-reviewed studies that identify and support methods of training, handling, and caring for horses that constitute a safe, healthy, non-stressful, and pain-free environment. Through their Compassionate Equestrian program, the authors encourage all involved in the horse industry to approach training and handling with compassion and a willingness to alleviate suffering. By developing deeper compassion for their own horses, and subsequently, all equines, equestrians transcend their differences in breed preferences, riding disciplines, and training methodologies. This leads to the ability to empathize and connect more closely with the “global collective” of horses and horse people. In doing so, a worldwide community of compassionate equine practitioners and horse owners will emerge, which will not only benefit the horses: People involved with horses are found in many influential segments of society and have the potential to affect wide circles of friends, acquaintances, and co-workers from every walk of life. These are simple changes any horse person can make that can have a vast impact on the horse industry and society as a whole.
Download or read book The Efficacy of Animal Assisted Therapy for Veterans with Posttraumatic Stress Disorder written by Jessica L. Jean and published by . This book was released on 2014 with total page 172 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Efficacy of Animal Assisted Therapy Verses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for Veterans with PTSD written by Ryan Fullenwiley-Jones and published by . This book was released on 2021 with total page pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: On average, 22 military veterans living with post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) commit suicide daily (Kemp, Department of Veterans Affairs [V.A.], 2012). In 2018, the V.A. released a new National Suicide Data Report revealing that little had changed. This report highlighted that active-duty members were among those who successfully suicided as well. The number was not entirely representative of only veterans. Military personnel do not always have the opportunity to process their feelings and experiences for various reasons. For example, they may be in the midst of conflict and on high alert. There may not be resources at the time of experience; grief may not be immediate for losses they experience during battle, or attitudes around strength prevent supportive interventions. Due to lack of ability to process these traumatic events, post-traumatic stress can occur with subsequent post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD). PTSD symptoms can vary in intensity over time and increase the risk of other mental health problems, such as adjustment disorders, depression, anxiety disorders, alcohol abuse, prescription and illicit drug abuse, and suicidal thoughts and actions. For more than 50 years, cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), even brief treatment, has been therapeutic for individuals with stress disorders. More recently, mental health providers have implemented animal-assisted therapy (AAT) with dogs to treat veterans with PTSD. This proposed study aims to evaluate the effectiveness of service dogs versus CBT to treat veterans with PTSD.
Download or read book Animal assisted Therapy for United States Veterans with Posttraumatic Stress Disorder written by Alicia Moore and published by . This book was released on 2013 with total page 292 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Although many programs promote the use of animal-assisted therapy for military veterans diagnosed with posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD), no published scientific studies have been conducted to research this approach for this population. The present study builds on past research indicating animal-assisted therapy may be an effective treatment for persons who have experienced trauma by exploring its use specifically with the combat veteran population. Utilizing an interpretive phenomenological analysis approach, this study examines the impacts of psychiatric service dogs on the lives and mental health of United States military veterans diagnosed with PTSD. Careful analysis of interviews yielded the following twelve primary themes: PTSD symptoms the veteran has experienced; the negative impacts PTSD has had on the veteran's life; how and why the veteran sought out a psychiatric service dog; the specific PTSD symptoms the psychiatric service dog has ameliorated; how and why the psychiatric service dog has been helpful; the evolving relationship between the veteran and the psychiatric service dog over time; the ways in which the psychiatric service dog has not been helpful; the ways the veteran's involvement in the psychiatric service dog organization itself has been helpful; the ways the veteran has felt unsupported by the military and/or Department of Veterans Affairs; other treatments the veteran has tried; ways the use of psychiatric service dogs might be a uniquely good fit for veterans; and the importance of raising awareness of the treatment modality. This research explores and lends credibility to a previously unstudied treatment modality; one that may have wide-ranging implications given the large number of combat veterans diagnosed with PTSD.
Download or read book Equine Assisted Mental Health for Healing Trauma written by Kay Sudekum Trotter and published by Routledge. This book was released on 2018-09-18 with total page 211 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Clinicians have long recognized that trauma therapy provides a pathway to recovery, and Equine-Assisted Mental Health for Healing Trauma provides that pathway for those who work with horses and clients together. This book demonstrates a range of equine-assisted mental health approaches and step-by-step strategies for facilitating recovery from trauma for children, adults, and families. Chapters address topics such as chronic childhood trauma, accident-related trauma, complex trauma and dissociation, posttraumatic growth in combat veterans, somatic experiencing and attachment, eye movement desensitization and reprocessing (EMDR), reactive attachment disorder (RAD), relational trauma, and sexual trauma. Experts also provide case studies accompanied by transcript analyses to demonstrate the process of trauma healing. Clinicians will come away from the book with a wealth of theoretical and practical skills and an in-depth, trauma-informed understanding that they can use directly in their work with clients.
Download or read book Treatment for Posttraumatic Stress Disorder in Military and Veteran Populations written by Institute of Medicine and published by National Academies Press. This book was released on 2012-06-22 with total page 414 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Prior to the military conflicts in Iraq and Afghanistan, wars and conflicts have been characterized by such injuries as infectious diseases and catastrophic gunshot wounds. However, the signature injuries sustained by United States military personnel in these most recent conflicts are blast wounds and the psychiatric consequences to combat, particularly posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD), which affects an estimated 13 to 20 percent of U.S. service members who have fought in Iraq or Afghanistan since 2001. PTSD is triggered by a specific traumatic event - including combat - which leads to symptoms such as persistent re-experiencing of the event; emotional numbing or avoidance of thoughts, feelings, conversations, or places associated with the trauma; and hyperarousal, such as exaggerated startle responses or difficulty concentrating. As the U.S. reduces its military involvement in the Middle East, the Departments of Defense (DoD) and Veterans Affairs (VA) anticipate that increasing numbers of returning veterans will need PTSD services. As a result, Congress asked the DoD, in consultation with the VA, to sponsor an IOM study to assess both departments' PTSD treatment programs and services. Treatment for Posttraumatic Stress Disorder in Military and Veteran Populations: Initial Assessment is the first of two mandated reports examines some of the available programs to prevent, diagnose, treat, and rehabilitate those who have PTSD and encourages further research that can help to improve PTSD care.
Download or read book Riding Home written by Tim Hayes and published by Macmillan + ORM. This book was released on 2015-03-03 with total page 267 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Riding Home:The Power of Horses to Heal, Horse Nation's must read book of 2016, is the first and only book to scientifically and experientially explain why horses have the extraordinary ability to emotionally transform the lives of thousands of men, women and children, whether they are horse lovers, or suffering from deep psychological wounds. It is a book for anyone who wants to experience the joy, wonder, self-awareness and peace of mind that comes from creating a horse/human relationship, and it puts forth and clarifies the principles of today's Natural Horsemanship (or what was once referred to as "Horse Whispering") Everyone knows someone who needs help: a husband, a wife, a partner, a child, a friend, a troubled teenager, a war veteran with PTSD, someone with autism, an addiction, anyone in emotional pain or who has lost their way. Riding Home provides riveting examples of how Equine Therapy has become one of today's most effective cutting-edge methods of healing. Horses help us discover hidden parts of ourselves, whether we're seven or seventy. They model relationships that demonstrate acceptance, kindness, honesty, tolerance, patience, justice, compassion, and forgiveness. Horses cause all of us to become better people, better parents, better partners, and better friends. A horse can be our greatest teacher, for horses have no egos, they never lie, they're never wrong and they manifest unparalleled compassion. It is this amazing power of horses to heal and teach us about ourselves that is accessible to anyone and found in the pages of Tim Hayes's Riding Home. The information and lists of therapeutic and non-therapeutic equine programs, which are contained in the book, are also available at the book's website.
Download or read book Trauma and Stressor related Disorders written by Frederick J. Stoddard and published by Oxford University Press. This book was released on 2018 with total page 411 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Trauma, stress, and disasters are impacting our world. The scientific advances presented address the burden of disease of trauma- and stressor-related disorders. This book is about their genetic, neurochemical, developmental, and psychological foundations, epidemiology, and prevention, screening, diagnosis, and treatment. It presents evidence-based psychotherapeutic, psychopharmacological, public health, and policy interventions.
Download or read book A Practical Guide to PTSD Treatment written by Nancy C. Bernardy and published by American Psychological Association (APA). This book was released on 2015 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: More than 7 million Americans suffer from PTSD, as a consequence of physical or psychological trauma. Thankfully, today's mental health providers have developed increasingly sophisticated tools and techniques to meet this significant challenge, the most effective of which are medications and psychotherapy. Although considerable research in recent years has focused on both approaches to PTSD treatment, few have been able to synthesize that research in a way that is concise and practical, and useful to the wide range of practitioners who treat PTSD. In this handy clinical guide, authors Nancy Bernardy and Matt Friedman show how pharmacological approaches can be integrated with traditional psychotherapy approaches to PTSD. They present common assessment tools and strategies, synthesize implications from research on all existing pharmacologic treatments for PTSD including antidepressants, anxiolytics, and antipsychotic medications, and present clear guidelines for related conditions such as insomnia and substance abuse. Treatment of older adults and others with complicated presentations is also emphasized. The book is suitable for psychologists and social workers who may be unfamiliar with pharmacological approaches to PTSD, as well as psychiatrists and other medical personnel who may be less familiar with the best empirically-validated forms of psychotherapy.
Download or read book Evaluation of the Department of Veterans Affairs Mental Health Services written by National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine and published by National Academies Press. This book was released on 2018-03-29 with total page 467 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Approximately 4 million U.S. service members took part in the wars in Afghanistan and Iraq. Shortly after troops started returning from their deployments, some active-duty service members and veterans began experiencing mental health problems. Given the stressors associated with war, it is not surprising that some service members developed such mental health conditions as posttraumatic stress disorder, depression, and substance use disorder. Subsequent epidemiologic studies conducted on military and veteran populations that served in the operations in Afghanistan and Iraq provided scientific evidence that those who fought were in fact being diagnosed with mental illnesses and experiencing mental healthâ€"related outcomesâ€"in particular, suicideâ€"at a higher rate than the general population. This report provides a comprehensive assessment of the quality, capacity, and access to mental health care services for veterans who served in the Armed Forces in Operation Enduring Freedom/Operation Iraqi Freedom/Operation New Dawn. It includes an analysis of not only the quality and capacity of mental health care services within the Department of Veterans Affairs, but also barriers faced by patients in utilizing those services.
