Publication Date
Spring 4-2025
Presentation Length
15 minutes
College
Belmont Online
Department
Honors Program
Student Level
Undergraduate
SPARK Category
Research
Faculty Advisor
Dr. Amanda Nelms
SPARK Session
independent
Presentation Type
Talk/Oral
Summary
This project aims to explore artistic solutions to the psychological problems veterans face with re-entering society after serving time with the U.S. military. Art is one-way veterans can explore creative outlets for their trauma and through working with CreatiVets, they will be able to have a safe space to express themselves. CreatiVets is a non-profit specializing in art-based programs to help veterans deal with trauma. They already have programs that feature painting, sculpting and songwriting. A sewing program will be introduced into the organization so veterans will be able to express themselves through fiber arts. The sewing class will be done once a month to begin and gradually increase as the popularity does.
Recommended Citation
Metcalf, Trisha, "ART THERAPY: AN ALTERNATIVE SOLUTION FOR VETERANS SUFFERING FROM TRAUMA AND PTSD" (2025). SPARK Symposium Presentations. 265.
https://repository.belmont.edu/spark_presentations/265
Comments
I will need to present from 10:15-11:45 with Shannon North and Andie Day for "Poster: Equine Adaptability in Fashion Design Studio II and Advanced Fashion Technologies". Please put me around this time.