Project summary:
This narrative study examined the experiences of military women veterans in a voice work workshop, co-led by Dr Hannah West of CMWR and Dr Nancy Taber with Nadine George and Mary Jane Wells. The research constituted a pilot study using narrative methodology to explore military women veterans’ experiences with voice, with the aim of understanding how their voices and experiences intersect with military service and culture.
In choosing to bring together an international group of women military veterans, the researchers’ aim was to explore the cultural, educational and professional influences on service members from different countries. Voice work offers the opportunity for participants to understand the connection between the voice, the self and the body, improving confidence, somatic awareness and a greater understanding and control of the breath (Steen, 2013).
This was a pilot study seeking to set the foundations for a future major collaborative grant application between Dr Nancy Taber from Brock University, Canada and Dr Hannah West. Consequently, the study focused on the potential value to the research community in improving knowledge and understanding of voice work as a creative methodology for exploring military service and culture.
For more information about this project, visit the CEEUPS website.
