Thawing out: Therapy through theatre with Canadian military veterans

Belliveau, George; Cook, Chris; McLean, Blair; Lea, Graham W.

doi:10.1016/j.aip.2018.11.001

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“…These findings align themselves with the results of other theatre programmes designed for military veterans in motivations to participate in theatre programmes to educate others (Belliveau, 2017;Belliveau et al, 2019;Belliveau & Nichols, 2017;O'Connor, 2017). Belliveau and Nichols (2017) specifically examined the impact of the Contact!…”

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confidence: 61%

“…Similar to the findings of other programmes, the retelling of personal stories became a prominent and important aspect to the process of recovery and a key motivation to be involved in the programmes (Ali et al, 2018;Belliveau et al, 2019). The participants described the cathartic experience of storytelling through the theatre productions, and the way in which this story telling developed their confidence.…”

Section: Therapeutic Storytellingmentioning

confidence: 62%

“…Such novel approaches have been adopted in Community Psychology research; indeed, storytelling was effectively used to understand oppression and psychosocial suffering in elders (Quayle & Sonn, 2019). Throughout this study, participants spoke positively about the emotional and psychosocial impact of re-telling their stories, and whilst no-one spoke of these experiences in a negative capacity, it is important to note that re-traumatisation has occurred on other studies where veterans have opened up candidly and publicly about their stories (Belliveau et al, 2019) and needs considering when undertaking story telling activities in any capacity.…”

Section: Therapeutic Storytellingmentioning

confidence: 94%

“…There are arts-based theatre programmes for members of the armed forces community across Canada, the United States of America (USA) and the United Kingdom (UK). Most of these programmes aim to act as trauma therapy, particularly for Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (Ali & Wolfert, 2016;Ali, Wolfert, Lam, & Rahman, 2018;Belliveau, 2017;Belliveau, Cook, McLean, & Lea, 2019;Belliveau & Nichols, 2017;O'Connor, 2017).…”

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The theatre as therapy for military veterans? Exploring the mechanisms which impact psychosocial well-being and social connections during theatre-based programmes

Ackley

Wilson

2021

Arts & Health

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Background: In many countries, performing arts and theatre practices are being employed with Armed Forces Communities. However, very little evidence exists outlining the psychosocial benefits of this practice. Therefore, this study aims to explore the perceived impact of theatre-based programmes on psychosocial well-being, and social connections, of U.K. Military Veterans.Methods: This qualitative study carried out semi-structured interviews with six military veterans who had participated in at least one theatre-based programme.Results: Four themes were generated from this study; providing a purpose, therapeutic storytelling, social connection, and the impact of the programme ending.Conclusions: This study provided unique insight into the benefits of theatre-based programmes on the psychosocial well-being of U.K. military veterans. The programmes were perceived as being beneficial for future employment opportunities, but the ending of these programmes was difficult for some and must be considered alongside provision.

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The theatre as therapy for military veterans? Exploring the mechanisms which impact psychosocial well-being and social connections during theatre-based programmes

Ackley

Wilson

2021

Arts & Health

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“…The Military Family Services Program (MFSP) in Canada is the Armed Forces-wide community-based support program delivering coordinated, consistent national services for families across the country through military family resource centers, as well as a framework for families and communities (Canadian Forces, n. d.). A military family is understood to be all Canadian Armed Forces personnel, their spouses, children, parents, and relatives (Belliveau, Cook, McLean, & Lea, 2019).…”

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Comparative Analysis of Social Services Provided to Female Combatants and Veterans in Ukraine and Abroad

Faidiuk

Лях

2021

SIE

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The war in Eastern Ukraine has been going on since 2014. This situation has led to new challenges for the social sphere, in particular, the construction of a system of social services for combatants and veterans. Female combatants and veterans need gender-specific services adopted to this particular category. Since the experience of social assistance to this specific category of clients of social work in Ukraine is limited, there is a need to study the experience of other countries to address the issue.The purpose of the article is to analyze the peculiarities of women's military service and the system of social protection of this category in Ukraine and abroad.The article analyzes the experience of Australia, Israel, Spain, Canada, Korea, Poland, the USA, and Croatia in implementing the policy of social protection of combatants. The authors identify the main types of services and assistance to this category provided by the legislation in other countries.The authors of the article used the method of theoretical analysis of scientific works and legal documents that describe and regulate the mechanism of social protection of servicemen/servicewoman in different countries; compare the key aspects and features of women's military service in different countries and systematize the list of social services and structures responsible for providing various social services.

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Ritual and Recovery Outside of Regiment: Performing Arts in a University-Based Adjunct Wellbeing Program for Injured Soldiers

West

Fewster

2021

Militarization and the Global Rise of Paramilitary Culture

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Thawing out: Therapy through theatre with Canadian military veterans

Cited by 12 publications

References 10 publications

The theatre as therapy for military veterans? Exploring the mechanisms which impact psychosocial well-being and social connections during theatre-based programmes

The theatre as therapy for military veterans? Exploring the mechanisms which impact psychosocial well-being and social connections during theatre-based programmes

Comparative Analysis of Social Services Provided to Female Combatants and Veterans in Ukraine and Abroad

Ritual and Recovery Outside of Regiment: Performing Arts in a University-Based Adjunct Wellbeing Program for Injured Soldiers

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