At Music Therapy Retreats, we believe that healing is an ongoing journey that doesn't end when a retreat is over. Our "Continuing Community" initiative is designed to offer a space where past retreat attendees — specifically, our veterans — can continue to connect, heal, and grow together.
Creating Connection and Fostering Healing Beyond the Retreat
We’re excited to introduce our weekly 90-minute Zoom sessions, led by a dedicated Music Therapist. These sessions are open to anyone who has attended a Music Therapy Retreat in the past, with a special focus on veterans.
Our weekly sessions are carefully structured to create a safe and welcoming environment, fostering both personal and creative growth:
60 Minutes of Mindfulness, Guitar Therapy, and Songwriting: Each session begins with a 60-minute segment focused on mindfulness practices, guitar therapy, and songwriting. Guests will have the opportunity to join breakout rooms with provided topics that stimulate creativity and provide education. This is a great way to prepare for events like the VA Creative Arts Festival and explore new creative outlets.
30 Minutes of Open Community Time: After the guided portion of the session, guests will have the option to stay on the call for an additional 30 minutes to talk, share, and connect with others in the community. Whether they want to turn your camera on and engage or simply hang out with your camera off and listen, this time is theirs.
Monthly Open Mic and Special Guests: On the last session of each month, we host an open mic where guests can share their latest work or listen to others’ creations. And for months with five weeks of gatherings, we’ll have a special guest songwriter join us to provide unique insights and inspiration.
If you’ve attended a Music Therapy Retreat before, you’ll receive an email invitation to join these sessions. Please check your inbox (and your spam folder) for an email from info@musictherapyretreats.org. If you don’t see an invite and want to join, reach out to us at info@musictherapyretreats.org. We’re here to help you get connected!
To ensure a safe and supportive environment for everyone, participation will require some terms and conditions:
For Previous Music Therapy Retreat Attendees: To access breathing exercise, guitar practice videos, and more, login to our retreat resource portal. No account? Please contact info@musictherapyretreats.org to request an account.
Your support will make an incredible impact on people healing from trauma through music therapy.
Music Therapy Retreats (MTR, formerly Music Therapy of the Rockies), is a 501c3 nonprofit organization and our mission is to help heal those who have experienced trauma. Federal Tax ID 83-1795782. P.O. Box 3536, Aspen, CO 81612. info@musictherapyretreats.org
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