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Hooker, Taylor; McCool, Susan; Fischer, Sarah R.; Tysor, Deborah; Lackey, N. Qwynne – Journal of Outdoor Recreation, Education, and Leadership, 2022
As part of a larger research program examining the impacts of nature-based experiences on veterans with Post-traumatic Stress Disorder, this study focused on changes in their depression and meaning in life after participating in a four-day river rafting experience. Results showed that there were statistically significant improvements over time for…
Descriptors: Depression (Psychology), Posttraumatic Stress Disorder, Veterans, Adventure Education
Bettmann, Joanna Ellen; Anderson, Ileana; Makouske, Joe; Hanley, Adam – Journal of Experiential Education, 2022
Background: Skepticism of therapy and stigma are significant barriers for veterans with mental health issues. Therapeutic adventure shows promise in addressing veterans' mental health needs while circumventing the stigma many veterans face in initiating treatment. Purpose: Given the small group model of therapeutic adventure programs, such…
Descriptors: Veterans, Mental Disorders, Adventure Education, Barriers
Albanesi, Heather Powers; Morris, Phillip A.; Cassidy, Steven P. – Journal of Postsecondary Education and Disability, 2022
This study provides a deeper understanding of the experiences of student veterans with disabilities through examination of type and severity of service-connected disability and impacts on transition to higher education. Through quantitative survey research (n=328 respondents) at a medium sized regional research university in the West, we…
Descriptors: Veterans Education, Students with Disabilities, Severity (of Disability), Higher Education
Kreski, Barbara – Journal of Museum Education, 2016
Research supports the common understanding that spending enjoyable time in nature is one of the most reliable ways of reducing stress indicators such as heart rate and blood pressure. This article describes a pilot program in which the Chicago Botanic Garden leveraged nature's stress-reducing qualities to complement a program for veterans in…
Descriptors: Veterans, Recreational Facilities, Stress Management, Community Programs
Keavney, Elaine C. – Online Learning, 2015
The Joining Forces Initiative challenges nursing programs throughout the country to develop curriculum that addresses the unique healthcare issues facing veterans. It is imperative that Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) students acquire the knowledge that will help them to care for veterans in all areas of nursing practice. This article…
Descriptors: Nursing Education, Veterans, Online Courses, Bachelors Degrees
Tedeschi, Richard G.; McNally, Richard J. – American Psychologist, 2011
The Comprehensive Soldier Fitness program, currently under development for the U.S. Army, will include a component designed to increase the possibilities for posttraumatic growth in the aftermath of combat. In this article, we briefly review studies that provide evidence for this phenomenon in combat veterans, and we suggest elements that such a…
Descriptors: Veterans, Mental Health, Military Service, Military Personnel
Westwood, Marvin J.; McLean, Holly; Cave, Douglas; Borgen, William; Slakov, Paul – Journal for Specialists in Group Work, 2010
This study is an evaluation of the Veterans Transition Program, a residential, group-based program designed to assist the transition of military personnel back into Canadian society by aiding with their personal and career readjustment. Participants in the program included 18 male soldiers who experienced varying degrees of combat-related trauma.…
Descriptors: Stress Management, Military Personnel, Veterans, Transitional Programs
Wolf, Erika J.; Miller, Mark W.; Orazem, Robert J.; Weierich, Mariann R.; Castillo, Diane T.; Milford, Jaime; Kaloupek, Danny G.; Keane, Terence M. – Psychological Assessment, 2008
This study examined the psychometric properties of the Minnesota Multiphasic Personality Inventory-2 (MMPI-2) Restructured Clinical Scales (RCSs) in individuals with posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) receiving clinical services at Department of Veterans Affairs medical centers. Study 1 included 1,098 men who completed the MMPI-2 and were…
Descriptors: Posttraumatic Stress Disorder, Construct Validity, Test Validity, Psychopathology
Schnurr, Paula P.; Hayes, Andrew F.; Lunney, Carole A.; McFall, Miles; Uddo, Madeline – Journal of Consulting and Clinical Psychology, 2006
This study examined how change in posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) symptoms relates to change in quality of life. The sample consisted of 325 male Vietnam veterans with chronic PTSD who participated in a randomized trial of group psychotherapy. Latent growth modeling was used to test for synchronous effects of PTSD symptom change on…
Descriptors: Longitudinal Studies, Symptoms (Individual Disorders), Quality of Life, Posttraumatic Stress Disorder
David, Wendy S.; Simpson, Tracy L.; Cotton, Ann J. – Journal of Interpersonal Violence, 2006
The authors describe an overview of the pilot project Taking Charge, a 36-hour comprehensive behavioral intervention involving psychoeducation, personal safety, and self-defense training for 12 female veterans with posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) from military sexual trauma. Self-defense training can incorporate the benefits of repeated…
Descriptors: Safety Education, Females, Veterans, Posttraumatic Stress Disorder
DeRoma, Virginia M.; Root, Leslie P.; Battle, Julie V. – Journal for Specialists in Group Work, 2003
Anxiety, anger, and interpersonal group process skills were examined for participants who were involved and uninvolved in pretraining. Pretraining involved introducing important group process skills, in a group format, prior to each of eight anger management group sessions. Leader and blind observer ratings indicated significantly higher…
Descriptors: Psychological Patterns, Anxiety, Interpersonal Competence, Counseling Techniques