What is the new year going to bring for me, for my family, my job, my love life…? The first days of January seem to have a special trace of magic about them. While it does wear off, they can have a profound impact on our lives. Is it just wishful thinking or putting your […]
After studying theology for 10 years, you would think I know a thing or two about Christmas. To be honest, the more I have learned over the years, the less I feel I actually know. I have way more questions than answers in theology and art therapy alike. I am still full of wonder when […]
When you hear “art therapy”, perhaps your mind immediately thinks of mandalas or colouring books. While these have their place, the truth is, creative arts therapy is a wide, vibrant field that reaches into the deepest parts of ourselves to inspire healing and understanding. It’s not just about creating pretty pictures; it’s about creating meaning.
In our buzzing, high-speed Australian lives, true rest often feels like a luxury. We talk about mindfulness—but how often do we really do it? If the idea of sitting still and meditating for twenty minutes sounds like another chore, I have wonderful news: you can find profound presence, peace, and deep self-awareness through creative play.
In 2015, the Defence Force launched the Australian Defence Force Arts for Recovery, Resilience, Teamwork and Skills (ADF ARRTS) trial program. This four-week residential initiative supports people facing health and wellbeing challenges related to service in the ADF, ACT Emergency Services, or the Australian Federal Police.
Art therapy is a psychotherapeutic practice that utilises the creative process—drawing, painting, collage, modelling, or writing—as a way to foster emotional expression, symbolic elaboration, and psychological healing when a patient faces psychological challenges.
When you lose a loved one—a partner, a parent, a child — the world shifts on its axis. The grief that follows is a profound, often isolating experience that can feel impossible to put into words. People may ask, “How are you?” and all you can manage is a simple, “Not bad, yourself?” because explaining the crushing weight you feel is just too hard. For those moments when language fails, art therapy offers a lifeline.
The journey toward the end of life is often a final, profound passage—one that a person walks not only with their body, but with their spirit. While modern medicine excels at managing physical symptoms, the deepest human struggles—the fears and regrets of a lifetime, the unsaid goodbyes—often remain unspoken and unseen.
Relationships are among the most profound and challenging journeys we take in life. They involve a constant dance of shared experiences, emotions, and personal growth. For many, this journey is marked by unspoken words and missed connections, creating a gap of misunderstanding.
Life has a way of shaping our paths, often into forms we never expected. For many of us, the call to create—to connect with our inner world through colour, form, and texture – is a quiet whisper we’ve learned to listen for.