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Beads of Courage

Clinical Resources

From our Flagship Program used in hospitals to our other Arts-In-Medicine programs used in an array of settings, Beads of Courage has tools and resources for clinicians, ambassadors, students, and other professionals. Please explore this page to learn more about the programs we have to offer.

Beads of Courage has been providing innovative arts-in-medicine programs for children and teens coping with serious illness, their families and the clinicians who are for them for many years. These programs are intended to be facilitated by caring clinicians or other staff members. You do not need to have access to our Flagship Program to use the additional programs listed. Check them out below and contact us if you have any questions.

Information for Current Hospital Partners:

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Changes to your existing Beads of Courage Ambassador team?

Beads of Courage would love to hear from you!

We value our partnership in caring with you and look forward to your comments and suggestions.

Beads of Courage

Programs

Learn more about each of our programs by clicking below OR download our Program Catalog for additional details & opportunities.

Program Catalog

Flagship

An arts-in-medicine program that aids in emotional healing for children and teens coping with serious illness.

Sibling

Recognizes and supports the emotional journey of a sibling when their brother or sister is coping with serious illness.

Bead Strong

Encourages anyone to pause, breathe and learn about mindfulness as an important life skill.

DREAM

Provides a fun art experience for anyone needing an escape from stress and an opportunity to connect with others.

Compassion & Courage

Honors the legacy of a loved one who has died dand the courage of those who grieve.

Beads of Courage

How Can We Help?

We are here to answer any questions and help bring Beads of Courage programming to your hospital or organization. See below for our contact information.

Program Director:

Krista Burgbacher, MS, CCLS
Krista@beadsofcourage.org

Region 1:

Northeast & Midwest
Regional Program Manager
Molly Timkey, MS, CCLS
molly@beadsofcourage.org

Region 2:

Southeast & South
Regional Program Manager
Lindsie Padden
lindsie@beadsofcourage.org

Region 3:

Pacific Northwest, West & Southwest
Regional Program Manager:
Ally Snowden, CCLS
ally@beadsofcourage.org

See What People Are Saying

Testimonials

I really enjoy the communication and therapeutic processing this program opens up between siblings, parents, and clinicians. I also really enjoy seeing how proud the siblings are to show off their Beads of Courage. So often, everything is focused on the patient and it is nice for them to be able to share their story through the beads.

Lisa Vitlip, Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia

Bead Strong is a natural fit with the therapeutic frameworks (CBT, mindfulness, solution-focused, patient centered) I utilize in sessions with patients, siblings and parents! Our hospital/clinic utilizes Beads of Courage with our patients/siblings and this was another great addition to incorporate into our supportive services/resources!

Stephanie Barry, Upstate University Hospital

I have enjoyed incorporating the BOC program into my practice. The patients and families that I serve enjoy and are proud to display their beads to staff and family.

Erin Shaffer, BOC Ambassador
The beads of courage program is such a therapeutic and meaningful experience for not only the patient, but the caregivers as well. I've had BOC be the turning point for patients to know they can get through their hospitalization. I can't say enough good things!
Rachael Novak, BOC Ambassador