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A group of veterans gathered at a ranch in British Columbia, Canada over the weekend, where artist Michael King led a painting workshop.
Christopher Hennebery, who organised the group, told CBN News, “art has always been a central part of my life, and it’s always been something that’s actually helped me with my own coping.”
Hennebery wanted to start a program where he could share his form of therapy with other military personnel and veterans. He held the retreat at Honour Ranch, a rural facility that provides mental health treatment programs to members of the Canadian Armed Forces, veterans, and emergency services personnel.
Participants ranged in skill level, some had never painted at all. But as Hennebery said, outdoor artistry can be enjoyed by anyone. “You get a chance to calm your mind and focus on the task and that has a lot of therapeutic value to it,” Hennebery said.
Hennebery hopes to expand the art program in the future. One of the other participants is also hoping to launch a similar program in Ontario.
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Veterans battling mental health challenges learn to paint
A group of veterans gathered at a ranch in British Columbia, Canada over the weekend, where artist Michael King led a painting workshop.
Christopher Hennebery, who organised the group, told CBN News, “art has always been a central part of my life, and it’s always been something that’s actually helped me with my own coping.”
Hennebery wanted to start a program where he could share his form of therapy with other military personnel and veterans. He held the retreat at Honour Ranch, a rural facility that provides mental health treatment programs to members of the Canadian Armed Forces, veterans, and emergency services personnel.
Participants ranged in skill level, some had never painted at all. But as Hennebery said, outdoor artistry can be enjoyed by anyone. “You get a chance to calm your mind and focus on the task and that has a lot of therapeutic value to it,” Hennebery said.
Hennebery hopes to expand the art program in the future. One of the other participants is also hoping to launch a similar program in Ontario.
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