Residential Retreat for Veterans and First-responders

Examining the Efficacy and Feasibility of a Residential Retreat Program for PTSD in First-responders and Veterans: A Non-randomized Controlled Study

The purpose of this study is to determine the potential efficacy and feasibility of a residential retreat program to address PTSD symptoms in Veterans and First-responders

After obtaining written consent, participants will complete their program as they had previously intended. Each wave of the residential retreat program will last 5 days. During the program, participants will complete the study questionnaires. They will complete these questionnaires again 1 month after the completion of the program. As a control, individuals completing the program in the online format will also be asked to provide written consent and will complete the questionnaires during the program and 1-month after its completion.

Inclusion Criteria:

• Diagnosis of PTSD, being a military veteran or first-responder, awareness of treating physician about program attendance

Exclusion Criteria:

• None