Older Veterans: The materiality of Reminiscence, making Unknown Histories knowable and Forging Social Connections

Abstract: Materials have long been used by individuals reflecting on personal histories, and researchers have evidenced the associated therapeutic value particularly among older …

“I Have Served to Tell”: A Qualitative Study of Veterans’ Reactions on Participating in a Living Library Project

Abstract: Since the Vietnam War, storytelling has emerged as a viable intervention for war veterans seeking treatment for PTSD, depression, and other adjustment issues. To procure …

Inclusive adapted sport and adventure training programme in the PTSD recovery of military personnel: A creative non-fiction

Abstract: Objectives: The purpose of this paper was to use a storytelling approach to explore the role of a 5-day inclusive residential adapted sport and adventurous training (AS …

Using Storytelling to Heal Trauma and Bridge the Cultural Divide Between Veterans and Civilians

Abstract: There is a growing disconnect between the Veteran and civilian communities related to their understanding of war-related trauma, postdeployment reintegration difficulty, …

A Theoretical and Applied Review of Embodied Restorying for Post-Deployment Family Reintegration

Abstract: The purpose of this paper is to introduce the theory and application of Embodied Restorying Practices (ERPs), an intervention designed to promote military family …