Music Therapy for Veterans
A trauma-informed framework for serving veterans with PTSD, TBI, and reintegration challenges.
What you'll get
- Trauma-informed session design
- Group facilitation for veteran community spaces (drum circles, songwriting)
- Partnership models with VA, Wounded Warrior, and equine-therapy programs
- Sample programs from my work with Big Red Barn Retreat
Course curriculum
- 1
Module 1 — Understanding the Veteran Experience
Cultural context, military identity, and the cost of asking for help.
- 2
Module 2 — Trauma-Informed Practice
Safety, choice, collaboration, and the neurobiology of trauma response.
- 3
Module 3 — Songwriting & Lyric Analysis
Using veterans' own words and music to process and reframe.
- 4
Module 4 — Group Drumming & Rhythm
Building cohesion, regulation, and shared accomplishment.
- 5
Module 5 — Building a Veteran Program
Partnerships, funding, outcomes tracking, and community integration.
By the end, you'll be able to
- Run trauma-informed groups confidently
- Build or partner with a veteran-focused program
- Document outcomes that funders understand
FAQ
Is this clinical or community-based?+
Both. Modules differentiate between clinical and non-clinical formats.
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