Project Trauma Support is more than a treatment program, it’s a mission grounded in evidence
In addition to providing direct care and support, we conduct rigorous, trauma-informed research to deepen understanding, validate our approach, and share knowledge with clinicians, stakeholders, and those we serve.
Research is vital to understanding trauma and healing
Here’s why it’s at the heart of our work:
- Published studies and reports that document how the PTS model addresses moral injury, PTSD, and operational stress in first responders, veterans, law enforcement, and emergency personnel
- Preliminary and pilot findings showing measurable improvements in psychological distress, life-challenges, emotional regulation, and relational well-being
- Conference posters and presentations that offer insights into methodology, outcomes, and the future direction of our work
- Ongoing efforts and future directions to expand, collaborate, and refine the intervention based on empirical evidence
We believe that by integrating direct service with translational research, PTS can contribute not only to individual healing but also to the broader body of knowledge on trauma, moral injury, and post-traumatic growth. Explore our papers and updates below, and join us as we strive to build a more informed, compassionate response to service-related trauma.
Research Articles:
The dangerous allure of suicide
It is said that suicide is the permanent solution to a temporary problem. When a person is feeling hopeless and comes to believe that their unbearably painful situation is never going to end, they [...]
The Black Dog of Depression
Winston Churchill described Depression as the “black dog” that follows you everywhere. Churchill was one of the most famous people that was besieged by episodes of deep depression. This is indeed a sneaky [...]
Understanding Anxiety
Anxiety is a great thief. It can rob you of the most precious things. It can take away your peace of mind, your confidence and your sense of self It can steal away your [...]
Impact of Ketamine Assisted Psychotherapy
Group Ketamine Assisted Psychotherapy for Operational Stress Injuries in First Responders, Military Members, and Veterans: Observations from Participants, Families, and Mental Health Providers. Manuela Joannou M.D. CCFP (EM) FCFP, Markus Besemann CD1, B.Sc., [...]
Addressing Moral Injury
Download the research paper Download the research paper Abstract Post-traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) amongst military, police, Royal Canadian Mounted Police and first responder personnel often includes a moral injury component. The Project Trauma [...]
Residential retreat program
This poster was presented at the International Society for Traumatic Stress Studies Forum in Boston in 2019. It shows the preliminary results of the University of Alberta's study funded by the Family and Wellbeing fund [...]






