Remarkable lives – Laura Scranage in conversation with Robert Hurst
Mental Health and Social Inclusion
ISSN: 2042-8308
Article publication date: 12 September 2022
Issue publication date: 10 January 2024
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
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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
Publisher
:Emerald Publishing Limited
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