by alliance | Jul 2, 2023 | Uncategorized
TULPEHOCKEN TWP., Pa. – When you arrive at Hidden Pearl Farm in Tulpehocken Township, you’ll find land as far as the eye can see and thoroughbred horses scattered across the landscape. “We are a jumper barn,” said farm owner Nick Edmunds. “We...
by alliance | Jul 2, 2023 | Uncategorized
A new study finds that veterans and active-duty service members with combat-related PTSD and mild traumatic brain injury had larger amygdalas–the region of the brain that processes such emotions as fear, anxiety, and aggression–than those with only brain...
by alliance | Jul 2, 2023 | Uncategorized
Last week I started my PTSD therapy with horses at a local ranch. I’m an EMT of 18 yrs and have severe PTSD due to my work. Initially, I was really nervous about starting this type of therapy. I’ve tried therapy a handful of times and always quit because...
by alliance | Jul 2, 2023 | Uncategorized
There is increasing recognition and integration of Equine Assisted Therapy in the traditional mental health field. Growing evidence supports the effectiveness of treatment with horses in a therapeutic environment. Studies have resulted in a body of literature...
by alliance | Jul 2, 2023 | Uncategorized
You never invited combat stress or post-traumatic stress disorder to be a part of your marriage. But there it is anyway, making everything harder. Sometimes you want to give up. Why does everything have to be so, so hard? Other times, you wish someone would just give...
by alliance | Jul 2, 2023 | Uncategorized
The Army reported an uptick in active-duty suicides in 2018, according to service statistics, though deaths by suicide were slightly down in the total force. Out of 300 total reports, 138 came from the active-duty side ― 22 more than in 2017, Defense Department...
