Beyond the clinical applications of beading, the workshop provided us with the opportunity for relaxation and community-building. Despite finals approaching, we were able to take the time to sit together, create artwork, and talk with one another. My classmates also expressed excitement about learning a new skill and imagined future applications for the technique.

Several attendees of the workshop shared their reactions to the workshop:

“It was frustrating at times trying to pick up the beads and make the lines straight but it was also what I needed. It was nice to be all together with everyone after class.”
“I was excited about learning something new.”
“It was so nice to be together with everyone without doing class work.”

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MPS Art Therapy student, Kira Scala, reflects on the process of beading