The Surprising Mental-Health Benefits of Bedazzling
Bedazzling, a creative activity involving gluing rhinestones to objects, is gaining popularity for its mental health benefits. Art therapist Allie Joy advocates for its therapeutic effects, highlighting its ability to promote mindfulness and emotional regulation. Engaging in bedazzling can provide a sense of accomplishment and joy, making everyday items more enjoyable.
- ▪Bedazzling involves repetitive motions that are soothing and beneficial for emotional regulation.
- ▪The tactile nature of bedazzling keeps individuals grounded in the present moment.
- ▪This creative activity can help people disconnect from their phones and engage in analog hobbies.
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Allie Joy has loved shiny things her whole life, even before her first rhinestone-studded dance costume. “I like to joke that I’m pretty sure I came out of the womb bedazzled,” she says. Now, as an art therapist and licensed professional counselor in Milford, Conn., she’s become an evangelist for the bedazzling renaissance happening on TikTok, at indie bookstores, and in living rooms across the country.“I think it surprises people when I say, ‘No, really, bedazzling has actual therapeutic benefits,’” Joy says.
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