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During July of 2014, Heartland sponsored a veteran songwriting weekend retreat in Chattanooga, Tennessee that was very successful. Ten veterans diagnosed by the VA with war PTSD were selected to participate. During Saturday the veteran spent time with the songwriter and the veteran told his or her story. The sondwriter then transformed the story into a song. Saturday evening, the songs were performed live on stage to the veterans, their family and friends. It is a very moving experience for all involved.
Since then, Heartland has been able to sponsor Operation Song to a full ten week songwriting therapy session in Chattanooga. Heartland has partnered with a local hospital, Erlanger Health Systems and partner with the Chattanooga Vet Center to make these alternative therapies possible. This therapy session of a first phase roll out of a complete alternative whole health center for veterans which will include other forms of alternative therapies to PTSD veterans in the Chattanooga area.
Since then, Heartland has been able to sponsor Operation Song to a full ten week songwriting therapy session in Chattanooga. Heartland has partnered with a local hospital, Erlanger Health Systems and partner with the Chattanooga Vet Center to make these alternative therapies possible. This therapy session of a first phase roll out of a complete alternative whole health center for veterans which will include other forms of alternative therapies to PTSD veterans in the Chattanooga area.