MassQing For Mental Health

Workshop Overview:

In today’s fast-paced world, entrepreneurs and small business owners often carry the weight of stress, burnout, and emotional isolation. MassQ’ing for Mental Health offers a unique and inclusive space for healing, reflection, and reconnection through artistic ritual, storytelling, and community.

Rooted in the transformative practice of MassQ’ing created by artist Daniel Callahan, this workshop blends performance, guided art-making, collective visioning, and wellness tools to help participants reconnect with themselves and each other.

In celebration of Small Business Month, this experience is designed for anyone, regardless of background, who is navigating the pressures of entrepreneurship or leadership. Participants will walk away with renewed purpose, a sense of community, and strategies to support their personal and professional well-being.

Workshop Components:

• Opening Circle: Intention & IntroductionsGrounding meditation & group introductionBrief discussion on mental health in entrepreneurial spaces & rundown of the day's activities
• What is MassQ’ing? (Interactive Presentation)Introduction by Daniel CallahanHistory, cultural significance, and the power of ritual-based art
• MassQ Creation SessionParticipants reflect on their current mental/emotional stateGuided face painting activity that visualizes inner essence and aspirations
• Collective Storytelling & SharingParticipants share the meaning behind their MassQFacilitated dialogue on healing, community, and identity
• Photo Shoot & CleanupParticipants have their MassQs documented and are given the option of washing them off 

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