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Creative Journey
Warriors Transition Unit
Ft. Jackson, SC
2013
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This video (click on the link below) was published on Feb 3, 2013 as a tribute to the soldiers in the Warriors Transition Unit at Ft. Jackson, SC. This was the first Art Therapy project for which I and several other artists volunteered.
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The soldiers were shown a still life and asked to sketch it with the help of myself and several other artists on the floor. Some of the soldiers chose to sketch things other than the still life and were encouraged to do so – the program promoted freedom of self-expression.
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The goal of the project was to help the men and women participating in the program to understand their emotional conflicts, develop social skills, improve self-esteem, manage addictions, reduce anxiety, and restore normal function to their lives.
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Under the guidance of Brenda Oliver and Suzy Shealy, the program was enjoyed by all – participants and volunteers. What a journey it was for all of us!!!!!
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