Making Room for Growth

Beyond crafting, StillMakers offers a safe and supportive space in which youth can discover self-expression, learn to understand their emotions, and connect with others. Kindness, both to oneself and to other members of society, is encouraged in my program. Not only do students learn to care for their own mental health through these exercises, they also become educated and empowered to help others who are struggling.

StillMakers' purpose is to empower youth by teaching them to identify, comprehend, and manage anxiety. Through offering experiential craft activities, my program normalizes talking about mental health, promotes self-care, and invites inner peace. My vision is a world where mental health is accepted as a component of overall well-being, and anxiety as a human experience, not a stigma.