We have lots of exciting upcoming events for you to get involved with, BRBR Family!
Save the dates for our upcoming golf tournament and the highly anticipated Fall Jam at the Ballpark, both supporting BRBR's vital programs and services for veterans and first responders. Don't miss out on the chance to join our art and music therapy groups this Fall, generously funded by the Creative Forces Community Grants. Plus, be sure to participate in our upcoming Equine-Assisted Psychotherapy (EAP) and Equine-Assisted Learning (EAL) sessions this month. Read below to learn more about each of these unique and exciting upcoming events, programs, and services!
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Upcoming Events
FREE Coffee Group Facilitation Training
August 23rd from 12:30 PM to 3:00 PM at the Log Cabin
Are you passionate about helping others and leading engaging discussions? If so, our coffee groups need you! We're searching for new coffee group facilitators, and WE WANT YOU! Come to the BRBR Log Cabin for tryouts on August 23rd from 12:30 PM to 3:00 PM. (See directions below.)
No registration required for this training session, if you are an eligible veteran or first responder, feel free to join us at the time and location above and get involved!
Tee Off at The Leon Irons Memorial Charity Golf Tournament!
Join us on September 16th, 2024, at the prestigious Members Club at Wildewood Golf Course for the Big Red Barn Retreat's upcoming golf tournament. This year, we're pulling out all the stops! Enjoy a day filled with golf, delectable food, and the chance to win incredible prizes, including Yeti coolers for each member of your team, experience the shooting of an AR15 golf ball launcher, and brace the challenge of an EOD bomb suit. And when the round is over, savor a delicious lunch proudly provided by Mission Barbecue!
Register your team now to support veterans and first responders at BRBR. Don’t miss out on this fantastic day of fun and philanthropy!
Featuring country music singer and songwriter, Scotty McCreery!
Don't wait until it's too late! Get ahead of the game and secure your spot at the highly anticipated 2024 Fall Jam at the Ballpark, headlined by the one and only Scotty McCreery! Scotty just announced this stop in his official tour, Fall of Summer, so tickets are sure to sell fast!
This is a concert experience you do not want to miss—supporting our deserving veterans, active-duty service members, and first responders at the Big Red Barn Retreat while enjoying some of the best in country music today. We are offering a military discount of $25 that are selling quickly, so make sure to click the link below and grab yours before they're gone!
Choose to attend at the BRBR Log Cabin or join us in Greenville, SC
We are excited to invite you to our new coffee group for veterans AND first responders in Greenville, SC! It's a weekly meetup at the Upstate Warrior Solutions Rupert Huse Veteran Center where veterans and first responders can come together to share their stories, connect with their peers, and relax with a good ol' cup of Joe.
Click on the image here for GPS directions and join us this week!
Peer-to-Peer Coffee Groups at the BRBR are sponsored by Caliber Coffee, thank you for your support!
Create MORE Relational Health
Upcoming Fall Art Therapy Group at the Big Red Barn Retreat
Join board certified art therapist and emotional wellness coach, Mary How, MA, ATR-BC, as she leads participants in this eight-week group for veterans and first responders. Healthy relationships are essential at home and work for building fulfilling and purposeful lives.
Group participants will meet for two hours weekly to learn about combining art creation and coping skills to increase mindfulness and skills for finding balance within your relationships, getting needs met, and maintaining compassion and connection that helps relationships thrive.
This group will meet Tuesdays from 12 PM to 2 PM starting on September 10th, 2024. Fill out our interest form using the button below and we will be in contact with you regarding your interest shortly.
Discover Healing Through Music with "Beyond Music" This Fall!
We are thrilled to offer the “Beyond Music” group once again at the Big Red Barn Retreat (BRBR) starting in October. This music therapy course offers veterans and first responders a chance to explore music for their continued well-being at home. Laura Theismann, MT-BC, and Lenny Hyland (USAF, ret.) will lead this group.
Over 8 weeks, participants will engage in various music-based activities designed to deepen their understanding of music and self-care, build resiliency, and grow through experiences that may still be impacting their lives. No musical skills are required to join. This class will be held on Thursdays from 12-2pm beginning in early October. Fill out our interest form today to reserve your spot in this group.
Create MORE and Beyond Music are graciously funded by the Creative Forces Community Grants. Creative Forces Community Grants are a part of the National Endowment for the Arts’ Creative Forces Initiative in partnership with Mid-America Arts Alliance. We are so grateful for this incredible support!
Join Our Guitars 4 Vets Program This Fall!
We are excited to partner with Guitars 4 Vets (G4V) to offer guitar lessons as a unique therapeutic alternative for disabled military veterans. Over a 10-week course, participants will meet weekly and learn to play the guitar, finding solace in the music they love and the songs they have yet to create. G4V is a national 501(c)3 non-profit organization. The instructor, Keith Brownell, is an Air Force veteran and chapter coordinator for G4V.
We are looking to start this group on Thursday, August 29. The group will meet for an hour beginning at 5:30pm at the Log Cabin. Pre-registration is required to participate.
If you’re a disabled military veteran, don’t miss this chance to explore the healing power of music. Fill out our interest form today and get ready to strum your way to tranquility. Keith will be in touch with your regarding your interest in the group.
We have current openings in our Equine Assisted Psychotherapy (EAP) program!
EAP provides hands-on, experiential interaction with our horses to receive immediate feedback and engage in creative problem-solving to overcome life's challenges.
Clients say “I gained more from one session than I did from years of traditional therapy.” EAP assists with dealing with anxiety, depression, PTSD, trauma, relationship struggles and a variety of other issues. Mindfulness, coping skills, and creating a new story are all part of the process. Don’t miss out - complete our interest form (using the button above) today! EAP services are provided at no cost to veterans and first responders.
Form Up Fridays
August 23rd Session
Join us for an unforgettable experience during our Form Up Friday session on August 23rd, where the power of horses will motivate you to cultivate resilience and inner peace.
Don't miss this opportunity to connect with these magnificent creatures and harness their wisdom for personal growth and well-being, use the button here to sign up today!
Garden Volunteer Opportunities Available this Summer!
Join us in the garden on Thursday mornings from 9 AM to 11 AM to assist our dedicated garden manager, Sal! (P.S. Keep an eye out for our exciting Garden workshop in September focusing on Planting a Fall/Winter Garden!)
Complete the interest form below to be the first to know about upcoming garden workshops and volunteer opportunities!
Posttraumatic growth is a transformative process resulting from challenging experiences, prompting individuals to reflect on their identity and life's purpose. Veterans and first responders often find that navigating this process enhances their lives, fostering authenticity, meaning, and purpose.
Five key areas of growth emerge, including newfound hope, deeper interpersonal connections, personal resilience, gratitude for life, and a spiritual shift involving profound existential inquiries.
Discover the potential for posttraumatic growth in your journey by taking the first step – sign up for the Warrior PATHH program using the buttons below today to embark on a transformative path towards resilience and purpose.
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