Which MBSR Practice is Most Useful for Veterans with PTSD?

Depending on the arena of combat in which they were deployed, up to 31 % of all veterans suffer from posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD). The symptoms of PTSD include hyperarousal, emotional numbing, flashbacks, and nightmares coupled with avoidance of the cues that trigger them. Veterans are also at increased risk for co-morbid depression, substance abuse, relationship difficulties, and medical illness. While the Department of Defense and the Veterans Administration employ several empirically supported PTSD treatments, less than 30 % of those who start treatment complete it, and up to 60 % of those who complete treatment fail to obtain significant symptom relief. …