The Therapeutic Approach to Military Culture: A Music Therapist's Perspective.

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Abstract
Culture can broadly be defined as "the values, norms, and assumptions that guide human action" (Wilson 2008, 14). In contrast with the broader civilian society, the experiences and environments within the military community create a unique cultural subset. The United States armed forces are unified by their primary mission to provide external defense, security, and protection, and each branch (Army, Navy, Marine Corp, Air Force, Coast Guard and National Guard) shares a unique core set of values and norms. Because this culture is so complex and unique, it can sometimes be a challenge for many civilian professionals to work with this community, so having a strong competency in understanding military culture, as well as knowledge of specific conflicts and wars, one is not only able to begin to understand the lives and personalities of our soldiers but also able to recognize that this culture aids in survival. This paper will demonstrate and discuss the importance of competency in military culture when practicing music therapy or other interdisciplinary approaches within the process of group therapy with veterans. Other topics covered will include: issues of social transmission as it relates to transitioning into civilian society; the importance of being a witness to veterans' stories; and facilitators' ethical responsibilities when working with this population.
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Authors Drozd, Nicole;
Journal The Journal of medical humanities
Year 2020
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10.1007/s10912-020-09629-3
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trauma ptsd integration intervention music therapy cultural competency war transition post-traumatic stress disorder military storytelling arts creative arts ethical responsibility exposure to war military culture songwriting trauma-informed practice

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