TESTIMONIALS

WHAT SOME OF OUR PARTICIPATING VETERANS HAVE TO SAY:

 

John, Vietnam vet, on Art Therapy and Painting classes:  ” Initially I was hesitant to commit the time and I didn’t know what to expect.  As a veteran with 100% service-connected disability (hearing loss), I knew communication & following instruction would be an enormous challenge for me.  Throughout the heartfelt efforts of therapist Ed, Dixie & David, this is the first time in a long time I felt “included” in a group environment.  Masters art therapy student, David, selflessly appointed himself my communication assitant and went so far as to write class conversation & instructions when he saw me struggling.  Dedicated, compassionate, creative and upbeat, Ed and Dixie were like a beacon of light in a room full of darkness.  It was obvious to me that the attending vets gained from the experience.   I recommend, without reservation, that other vets take this class.  You cannot put a price on the therapeutic value”.  Regarding painting, John says instructor Donna was very engaging, upbeat & genuinely cared for the vets.  Incredible person!”

 

Richard, retired vet:  ”The painting was great, but the best was the talk sessions.  I will always remember….”

 

 

 

 

 

 

Ken, Operation Iraqi Freedom vet, writes about art therapy classes: “It has been a wonderful journey to share this experience with other fellow veterans and teachers… It has kept me motivated and I feel happier”.

 

 

 

 

 

 

Doug, Vietnam vet says: “I never thought I would say this, but I actually enjoyed my classes.  Everyone is great.”

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

James, Navy vet says he enjoyed the painting classes because of “Fun, Family & Friends – very uplifting”

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Courtni, Army R.N. writes “It would be awesome to have a building dedicated to art instruction/therapy for vets.  When speaking of painting class, Courtni says why she enjoyed the class……”Friendship, good vibrations & awesome tips!”