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By: Andrew Hiller, 3.12.2011, 10:48, In the early 1990’s, Lt Col. Samantha Nerove was injured in Desert Storm. She returned to combat in Iraq in 2008 only to return with Post Traumatic Stress Disorder. The condition has left her vulnerable to flashbacks and at times leaves her in an almost catatonic state. In the early 1990’s, Lt Col. Samantha Nerove was injured in Desert Storm. She returned to combat in Iraq in 2008 only to return with Post Traumatic Stress Disorder. The condition has left her vulnerable to flashbacks and at times leaves her in an almost catatonic state. According to the Department of Veteran Affairs, over 20,000 servicemen and women who have served in Iraq have been diagnosed with the psychological disorder. Andrew Hiller traveled to the Caisson Platoon Equine Assisted Program to find out how animal therapy is being used to aid our servicemen's recovery. According to retired Army Command Sergeant Major Larry Pence, one important step for recovery for returning soldiers is being productive and escaping the hospital mindset. Pence has been working with soldiers, marines and sailors since he founded the Caisson Platoon Equine Assisted Program in 2006. Читать далее, Source: Voice of Russia, Tags: therapy, Health, animals, World, Commentary
