How a Tie-Dye Event at WestCare Kentucky’s SEP Brought Creativity and Community to Ashcamp
By Noah Adkins, SEP Research Assistant
On a sunny Tuesday afternoon, with tables adorned with buckets of vibrant dyes and stacks of plain white T-shirts patiently awaiting transformation, WestCare Kentucky’s Supported Employment Program (SEP) in Ashcamp, KY hosted a tie-dye event aimed at fostering creativity and community among its residents.
Situated amidst the hills of Eastern Kentucky, residents came out in the dozens to participate. This initiative sought to harness the therapeutic benefits of art while encouraging personal expression and camaraderie among participants. Residents, accompanied by SEP staff members, gathered eagerly around the designated tie-dye stations, each person armed with rubber bands and an array of colors.
Residents were enthused upon seeing the flyers for the event, exclaiming “I’m extremely excited, I like making things colorful,” and “It is a meditation for me, it definitely helps with my PTSD. It helps me get my mind focused and in a steadier place.”
As the day drew to a close, the results of the tie-dye session were proudly displayed—a kaleidoscope of vibrant T-shirts, each one a testament to the unique journey of its creator. Residents admired their handiwork, reflecting on the emotional journey that had led them to this moment of creative triumph.
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