Programs for Military Veterans & Family Members

Man O' War Equine-Assisted Therapy Program for PTSD (IRB #7218)

Principal Investigator: Yuval Neria, PhD

Overview:

Trauma-Focused Equine-Assisted Therapy (TF-EAT) is a unique, group treatment to help reduce symptoms of PTSD, particularly individuals who encounter difficulty in more traditional treatments. In TF-EAT, a mental health professional and an equine specialist work together to guide participants with PTSD through a series of structured activities with a horse. The present treatment protocol is an eight-week program for veterans with PTSD. Treatment groups consist of 4-6 veterans at a time. 90-minute EAT sessions will take place at the Bergen Equestrian Center in Leonia, New Jersey. We provide transportation to treatment sessions from CUIMC's campus. Participants will virtually complete five assessments throughout the program. Treatment does not include riding horses. For more information, visit the program's website.