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SUMMARY:Exploring Wellness Through Music and Storytelling
DESCRIPTION:Exploring Wellness Through Music and Storytelling\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nVirtual\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nDiscover the Science of Sound and Share Your Journey\n\n\n\nJoin VSN Peer Leader Kelley Glover for a two-part virtual workshop that blends the art of storytelling with the science of music. In this interactive series\, you’ll uncover how sound impacts emotional well-being\, learn practical techniques for calming the nervous system\, and connect with others through shared musical experiences.  \n\n\n\nThis workshop takes place across two sessions with a creative project in between.  \n\n\n\nSession 1: The Science of Sound and Your Musical Story | Sept 23\, 7–8 PM CT \n\n\n\nDuring the first session\, Kelley will introduce the science of sound and guide participants through an assignment to create a personal musical autobiography. Over the following four weeks\, you’ll reflect on the songs and stories that have shaped your military journey and develop your project to share with the group. \n\n\n\nSession 2: Sharing Your Musical Autobiography | Oct 13\, 7–9 PM CT or Dec 1\, 7-9 PM CT \n\n\n\nIn the second session\, participants will come back together to share their musical autobiographies and connect through the power of music and storytelling. \n\n\n\nYour musical autobiography is yours to shape. You might: \n\n\n\n\nCreate a slideshow with images and music to tell your story\n\n\n\nBuild a playlist that represents your journey\n\n\n\nSelect meaningful song lyrics that help share your experiences\n\n\n\n\nWhether you’re a lifelong music lover or simply curious about the therapeutic potential of sound\, this workshop offers a creative and supportive space to explore wellness and connect with others. \n\n\n\nParticipants are expected to attend both sessions. During Session 1\, you will receive the musical autobiography assignment and have four weeks to work on it before sharing your project in Session 2. If you’re unable to attend Session 1 live\, a recording will be provided so you can still complete the assignment and participate in your choice of Session 2 date. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAbout the Speaker\n\n\n\nDr. Kelley T. Glover\, Ph.D.\, is a VSN Peer Leader\, Postdoctoral Fellow at the Hogg Foundation for Mental Health\, and an adjunct assistant professor at the UT School of Social Work. Her research integrates educational leadership\, emotional well-being in higher education\, and culturally responsive\, arts-based methodologies\, with recent projects focusing on public health\, participatory arts for older adults\, and interdisciplinary approaches to mental wellness. She earned her Ph.D. in School Improvement and Educational Leadership from Texas State University\, a Master of Arts from the Eastman School of Music\, and a Bachelor of Music Education from Howard University. With over three decades of experience in PK–12 education\, music pedagogy\, and culturally responsive teaching\, Dr. Glover brings a strong focus on social-emotional learning and community engagement to higher education. She is also the founder of U BETTER Sing!\, a music education technology company featured on PBS’s Blackademics. \n\n\n\nThe Hogg Foundation for Mental Health promotes communities that prioritize mental health and well-being. Believing mental health is as essential as physical health\, the foundation advances this vision through research\, advocacy\, and community-driven initiatives\, empowering communities to foster resilience and support well-being in everyday life. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nWhat You’ll Gain\n\n\n\n\nInsights into the science of sound (cymatics) and its impact on the body\n\n\n\nUnderstanding of how sound influences the vagus nerve\, central nervous system\, memories\, and emotions\n\n\n\nPractical techniques to use music for calming the nervous system and supporting emotional well-being\n\n\n\nThe opportunity to create and share your own musical autobiography\n\n\n\nConnection with others through shared stories and experiences\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nThis Event is Open To\n\n\n\nThis event is open to individuals nationwide. Eligibility varies by session. View our event calendar for details on other offerings. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAbout Social Club\n\n\n\nSocial Club is a peer-led\, supportive space where military and veteran families and community members can connect\, reflect\, and grow together. Each session offers encouragement\, shared experiences\, and practical tools for resilience and well-being.  \n\n\n\nLearn More\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nTake the First Step Toward Connection–Sign up Today!\n\n\n\nLooking for one-on-one support? Peer 2 Peer Connect pairs you with a trained VSN Peer Leader for individualized support. For more resources and updates\, follow @veteranspousenetwork and subscribe to the VSN Newsletter. Questions or concerns? We’re here to help at vsn@austin.utexas.edu.  \n\n\n\nMail\n\nInstagram\n\nFacebook\n\nLinkedIn\n\nYouTube\n\nSpotify\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nFrequently Asked Questions\n\n\n\n\nIs this a support group or therapy?\nNo\, Social Club is not a therapeutic or clinical service. It’s a welcoming\, peer-led space for connection\, conversation\, and mutual support. \n\n\n\n\nHow should I prepare for the event?\nFor the best experience\, we recommend joining from a quiet\, distraction-free space and arriving on time\, as participants who join more than 15 minutes late may not be admitted. Be sure to have your Zoom link ready from your confirmation email. \n\n\n\n\nWhy can’t I register for this event?\nYou must register at least 72 hours before an event. Most programs are ongoing series with multiple dates. Please check our calendar for upcoming sessions. \n\n\n\n\nDo I have to pay to attend?\nNo\, all events are completely free to attend. We are a grant-based program and believe in removing barriers to connection and support and are proud to offer these sessions at no cost to our community. \n\n\n\n\nDo I need to live in Texas to participate?\nNo—VSN is based at the University of Texas at Austin’s Institute for Military & Veteran Family Wellness\, but we are a nationwide network open to any military-connected individuals in the US and beyond.
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