Equine Therapy for Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)
If you know anything about horses, you will know horses and stress don’t mix. This is part of the power of equine therapy. As a veteran explains it when sharing her experience, the relationship between the person and the horse is like a mirror. When a person feels stressed, so does the horse. It is […]
Service Animals Use to Support Those With Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)
Post-traumatic stress disorder, or PTSD, can come from any event that causes trauma. It is common to experience some degree of PTSD after experiencing a natural disaster, active combat duty, childhood or domestic abuse, sexual assault, or a serious accident. For most people, the symptoms of trauma are strongest for the first few weeks and […]
How Evidence-Based Treatment Aids in Treating Impacts of Trauma
Nearly 9.2 million adults impacted by substance use disorder (SUD) or addiction also live with a mental health diagnosis. The most common mental health disorders found to co-occur with SUD include depression, anxiety, bipolar disorder, attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), and post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD). Evidence-based treatment includes services that are able to effectively treat both mental […]
Trauma-Informed Care Treatment for PTSD
“How is someone going to relate to me?” “How will anyone ever understand?” “They will judge me because of what I have been through.” “I can’t talk about it yet because I am just not ready.” These thoughts could be keeping someone from seeking help. Due to a person’s experiences and fears and whether rational […]
Importance of Trauma-Informed Care
In 2018, the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) created a special task force to offer additional support for those struggling with substance use issues and trauma. The Interagency Task Force on Trauma-Informed Care (TIC Task Force) supports and guides best practices for children and families in these situations. Another responsibility of the […]