Bizub Anne L, Joy Ann, Davidson Larry
Yale University School of Medicine, USA.
Psychiatr Rehabil J. 2003 Spring;26(4):377-84. doi: 10.2975/26.2003.377.384.
Five adults with longstanding histories of psychiatric disabilities were recruited for a ten-week therapeutic horseback riding program. Individuals learned basic riding skills and had the opportunity to bond with a horse. In addition, the riders participated in a post-riding process group that used artistic and creative exercises to promote individual expression. By the end often weeks, the riders reported success in learning basic horsemanship and, in doing so, also reported additional psychosocial benefits, including an augmented sense of self-efficacy and self-esteem. In sum, this adjunctive therapy can facilitate the recovery process.
招募了五名有长期精神疾病史的成年人参加为期十周的治疗性骑马项目。参与者学习了基本的骑马技能，并有机会与马建立联系。此外，骑手们还参加了一个骑马后的过程小组，该小组通过艺术和创意练习来促进个人表达。到十周结束时，骑手们报告说在学习基本马术方面取得了成功，并且在这个过程中还报告了额外的心理社会效益，包括自我效能感和自尊的增强。总之，这种辅助疗法可以促进康复过程。
