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Remarkable lives – Laura Scranage in conversation with Robert Hurst

Laura Scranage (Laura Scranage and Robert Hurst are both based at School of Psychology, University of Bolton, Bolton, UK)
Robert Hurst (Laura Scranage and Robert Hurst are both based at School of Psychology, University of Bolton, Bolton, UK)

Mental Health and Social Inclusion

ISSN: 2042-8308

Article publication date: 12 September 2022

Issue publication date: 10 January 2024

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Abstract

Purpose

The purpose of this paper is to share Laura Scranage’s story.

Design/methodology/approach

Laura wrote a short piece detailing her journey and was then interviewed by Robert.

Findings

Laura spoke about the difficulties she has faced in life and how her experiences with horses have been deeply therapeutic.

Research limitations/implications

Recovery narratives such as this give us an overview of only a single person’s experiences. However, they allow the person with lived experience to explore their story in depth.

Practical implications

Laura advocates for more research into how horses can be used in therapeutic interventions.

Social implications

There is so much to learn from a story such as Laura’s, for those who have had similar experiences and for those who work in mental health services.

Originality/value

This is the first time that Laura has chosen to share her unique story.

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Acknowledgements

If you would like to submit your story to be featured in the Remarkable Lives series or have any queries, please send an email to us at: RemarkableLivesMHSI@gmail.com

Citation

Scranage, L. and Hurst, R. (2024), "Remarkable lives – Laura Scranage in conversation with Robert Hurst", Mental Health and Social Inclusion, Vol. 28 No. 1, pp. 108-112. https://doi.org/10.1108/MHSI-08-2022-0050

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Emerald Publishing Limited

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