APS
2026 APS Annual Convention · 2026
SENSE-PTSI: Novel Sensory‑Focused Psychoeducation Reduces Post‑Traumatic Stress In Veterans and Public Safety Personnel
- Kavita Krishnakumar
McMaster University - Christina Chrysler
McMaster University - Allison Mizzi
McMaster University - Stephanie Penta
McMaster University - James Mirabelli
McMaster University - Sherain Harricharan
McMaster University - Krysta Andrews
McMaster University - Margaret McKinnon
McMaster University
Abstract
We developed and tested SENSE-PTSI, a sensory-focused psychoeducation program, with Veterans and PSP (n=38) assigned to intervention or waitlist-control. Psychometrically validated measures at baseline and post showed greater reductions in trauma symptom severity with SENSE (time B=−9.59, p<.001; group-by-time B=7.11, p=.009), supporting feasibility and potential efficacy relative to waitlist control.
