ABSTRACT This article details findings from an investigation to understand the experiences of partners of veterans with posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) participating in a service dog program. Fifteen partners of veterans with PTSD participating in a service dog training program responded to an online survey assessing their own trauma symptoms as well as their current relationship satisfaction. Twelve of the survey participants also took part in in-depth interviews. The researchers propose a conceptual model based on participant responses that centers on the significance of veterans building a three-part relational bridge when they take part in these programs that foster reductions in PTSD symptoms, increased resiliency, and improved relational functioning. A clinical social worker providing counseling services to veterans and their partners at the service dog agency involved in the study plays a central role as part of this relational bridge. Social workers may consider supporting and advocating for veteran clients to have access to qualified service dog agencies as complementary or alternative treatment options.

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了解合作伙伴对患有PTSD的退伍军人的服务犬培训计划的看法：搭建抗创伤能力的桥梁

摘要本文详细介绍了一项调查结果，以了解患有创伤后应激障碍（PTSD）的退伍军人伴侣参加服务犬计划的经历。PTSD的15名退伍军人合作伙伴参加了服务犬培训计划，该在线调查对他们自己的创伤症状以及当前的人际关系满意度进行了评估。十二名受访者还参加了深度访谈。研究人员提出了一种基于参与者反应的概念模型，该模型的重点是退伍军人参与这些旨在减少PTSD症状，增加适应力和改善关系功能的计划时，建立三部分关系桥的重要性。在这项研究中，为参与这项研究的服务犬机构的退伍军人及其伴侣提供咨询服务的临床社会工作者扮演着重要的角色。社会工作者可以考虑支持和倡导经验丰富的客户，使其有资格与合格的服务犬机构联系，以作为补充或替代治疗选择。