#PAINTING4pts: renewal

RENEWAL is a reflective art and storytelling program designed to help veterans process life experiences, reframe personal narratives, and find healing through creativity. Guided by TT1P Wellness Facilitators, participants use artmaking to transform reflection into restoration—creating meaning, balance, and personal renewal.

• Personal Storytelling
  Veterans share meaningful life experiences—past or present—that they wish to reinterpret through art, focusing on growth, resilience, and renewal rather than trauma.
   
• Creative Collaboration
  Veterans may choose to create their own artwork, work alongside a TT1P artist, or have an artist bring their story to life on canvas.
   
• Art as Reframing
  Each piece becomes a new lens through which the veteran can see their story—transforming old pain or tension into perspective, peace, and creative empowerment.
   
• Wellness Focused
  Designed for veterans who are not currently in therapy, RENEWAL offers a restorative, non-clinical space to unwind, reflect, and reconnect with self through creative expression.
   
• Reflection & Renewal
  When the artwork is complete, veterans are invited to reflect on what it represents—acknowledging their growth and reclaiming a renewed sense of calm and identity.

1.  Application & Intake
   Veterans complete registration and a short intake form outlining their goals, creative interests, and reason for participation. TT1P reviews PCL-5 results to ensure the appropriate level of support.
    
2. Creative Connection
   A TT1P Wellness Facilitator contacts the veteran to discuss goals, review the process, and ensure comfort and readiness before creative work begins.
    
3. Story Exploration & Planning
   Veterans share personal experiences or themes they wish to express through art—focusing on growth, balance, and renewal. Together with a TT1P artist, they decide whether to: Create the artwork collaboratively, receive guided instruction while painting their own piece, or have a TT1P artist complete the piece on their behalf.
    
4. Art Creation & Support
   Artwork is developed over several weeks with optional check-ins and grounding exercises to ensure emotional safety. Veterans are encouraged to work at their own pace.
    
5. Reflection & Presentation
   When complete, the finished piece is displayed or delivered to the participant. A guided reflection session supports personal insight, closure, and continued wellness through creative practice.

RENEWAL is designed for veterans seeking a reflective, creative wellness experience rather than a therapy-based intervention.

This program is open to self-referrals and may also be recommended by a therapist, case manager, or peer support specialist when appropriate.

Participation is best suited for veterans whose PCL-5 (Post-Traumatic Stress Checklist) score falls within the Low range (0–19)—indicating minimal or well-managed PTSD symptoms. Veterans in this range benefit most from programs that emphasize personal insight, connection, and emotional renewal through art rather than trauma processing.

Those with moderate to high PCL-5 scores (20+) are encouraged to explore TT1P’s therapist-supported programs, such as RECLAIM or IGNITE, which provide greater structure and collaborative clinical oversight.

While additional assessments such as PHQ-9, GAD-7, and WHO-5 are optional, they may be submitted if available to help TT1P ensure the program aligns with the participant’s current wellness goals.