For the Journal of Military, Veteran and Family Health (Volume 11, Number 5), Writers Collective of Canada’s (WCC) CEO Shelley Lepp and Dr. Kelly McShane examine WCC’s program theory, and to evaluate the outcomes of peer-led WCC workshops for women who have served in the Canadian…

“WCC’s program evaluation indicates many participants experience an improved sense of belonging, self-esteem, and emotional well-being, and reduced isolation and loneliness. Participants consistently report feeling more hopeful, connected and resilient.” Amidst a global crisis of loneliness, social prescriptions such as the WCC program are crucial now…