Join us for another impactful episode of #VETSOS, where we sit down with JR, founder of the True Top 1% Foundation. JR shares his incredible journey from a career in sales and behavioral science to pioneering art therapy programs for veterans. His foundation is dedicated to supporting military veterans through creative expression, helping them heal from Trauma and combat Stress through painting, music therapy, culinary arts, woodworking, and more.
JR walks us through the powerful impact of programs like Painting for PTS, Beer Bottle Painting Therapy, and Captain S. Claus, all of which are designed to provide free mental health toolkits and camaraderie-building workshops for veterans across the country.
If you or a veteran you know could benefit from creative outlets for mental health and suicide prevention, don’t miss this episode! 🎧💙
💡 Key Topics Covered:
✅ How Art Therapy Supports Veteran Mental Health
✅ Painting for PTS – Turning Stories into Therapeutic Art
✅ Beer Bottle Painting Therapy – Transforming Self-Medication into Self-Expression
✅ The Importance of Culinary Arts & Music Therapy for Veterans
✅ How True Top 1% Provides FREE Mental Health Toolkits
✅ Captain S. Claus – A Military Santa Bringing Art to Veterans
✅ The Power of Creative Healing & Suicide Prevention
✅ Partnering with Military Bases, MWR, & Veteran Organizations
💬 Connect with True Top 1% Foundation:
🌐 Website: TT1P.org
📧 Email: info@truetop1percent.com
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