Your Story Matters.
Your Movement Heals.
A research study exploring how dance movement impacts the lives of US Military Service Members living with physical injuries and mental health challenges.
What is this study about?
We are conducting a research study to understand how dance movement affects military service members who have sustained physical injuries and mental health diagnoses due to military service. This project is part of a doctoral research effort at Liberty University.
Dance movement may offer emotional and physical healing. By sharing your experience, you can help identify alternative treatment paths for fellow service members who may not thrive in traditional therapy settings.
Why participate?
Share Your Story
Your voice matters. Reflect on your journey in a supportive, confidential environment.
Support military service members Healing
Help explore and validate dance movement as a form of emotional and physical therapy.
Receive a $25 Visa Gift Card
As a thank-you for your time upon full participation with $25 Visa Gift Card
Confidential & Voluntary
Our responses are confidential and participation is completely voluntary.
Who can join?
You may qualify if you:
- Are between 19 and 65 years old
- Have served or are currently serving in the U.S. Military
- Have experienced a physical injury and a mental health diagnosis due to your service
- Have completed at least 8 sessions of instructor-led dance movement
What to expect
- Check your eligibility by answering a few yes/no questions
- Read and agree to the informed consent
- Complete a demographics survey and written interview (about 60 minutes)
- Participate in a recorded interview via Microsoft Teams (60–90 minutes)
- Review and validate your interview transcript
- Receive your $25 gift card after completion
Disclaimer
This study has been approved by the Liberty University Institutional Review Board. Participation is voluntary, and all responses are confidential. The views expressed in this study are those of the researchers and do not necessarily reflect the official policies of Liberty University.
Get Started Now
Help us explore the healing power of dance for military service members with physical and mental health challenges. Your journey can help inspire change and offer healing to others.