Crafting Jewelry Brings Together Art, Skill, and Trauma Therapy

The crafting of bead necklaces, bracelets, and earrings at Casa Ester gives abused girls and young women opportunities to express themselves through art therapy for trauma-related pain while developing marketable skills. The concentration and focus needed for jewelry-making takes their minds off trauma, channeling their energy into creativity while restoring a sense of control over their lives.