The return of the soldier is always a time for celebration. But this celebration is often short-lived as most soldiers, airmen, marines fall into depression, psychological issues, and stress. The life-threatening war situations experienced by the soldiers have repercussions in forms of abuse, stress, fear, anxiety, and depression.
This extremely complex psychological condition is most commonly known as Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder. PTSD has been known to affect emotional, cognitive, and physical responses of a mind and lead to increased startle reflexes, depression, irritation, rage, and nightmares. Although each of the PTSD symptoms affects different parts of the brain, it can’t be treated individually. Since a soldier is consistently exposed to extreme conditions of war and hostility, the trauma stays in the mind long after the war is over.
So, how can equine therapy Virginia help war veterans combat PTSD? How can horse riding assist ex-servicemen to overcome depression?
Equine-Assisted Psychotherapy or EAP is a medically proven experiential form of therapy that offers a comprehensive experience to those taking the session. Unlike any regular counseling session, EAP is not talk therapy. Since not all traumas experienced during wartime can be verbalized, experiential form of therapy becomes a vital mean to connect …
