Rescued monkeys and veterans with PTSD learn trust together at Gulf Coast sanctuary
Military veterans and first responders with PTSD are working alongside rescued monkeys in the Unplugged Program at Gulf Coast Primate Sanctuary. Most of the primates are former exotic pets surrendered by owners who could no longer care for them, and many struggle with anxiety and hyper-vigilance. Like the people in the program, they "must relearn what safety and consistency feel like." Trust with a displaced primate cannot be rushed. Participants read body language and respect boundaries, skills that also help rebuild confidence and stability after trauma.
Veterans and first responders get a quiet, supervised place to practice building trust, while the primates get care shaped around their welfare and emotional safety.
Source: UNPLUGGED Program | Gulf Coast Primate R (gulfcoastprimatesanctuary.org).
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