“This represents the innocents (especially children affected by war. I took the fore print with an analogue camera and then blended it with a famous World War 2 propaganda pic.). I sketched and was playing with the first painting off of the famous Pink Floyd scream and the forefront being that of Muas. Pretty dark, but not all art is light. Helps to stop the darkness from consuming myself, so the release/art therapy helps for me to speak in words that I can’t always digress o

AuDHD Day is 9 September! AuDHD Day is a community led awareness day, created in 2025 to create greater visibility, understanding and recognition for people who are both Autistic and ADHD. AuDHD is more than simply “Autism + ADHD”. The interaction between these neurotypes can shape a unique way of experiencing, processing and engaging with the world. You might love routine and seek novelty. You might experience deep, sustained interests alongside a constantly shifting attenti

This is AzzyWitch, who creates traditional art, nail art and all things witchy. Their practice is such a fun mix of creativity, ritual and self-expression, and I love seeing how they bring all of these elements together. Go follow AzzyWitch on TikTok for more interesting videos like this, and to learn more about their creative practice and how their art works! Found here: https://www.tiktok.com/@azzywitch #azzywitch #tiktokfollow #tradionalart #nailart #allthingswitchy

“This peace was inspired by the idea of taking a break and doing something different. Instead of solely focusing on the environment and the emotions I was feeling, as with my main pieces. This one was instead inspired by a simple concept: catharsis. Thus creating this piece to display a mountain on the horizon with trees and open fields. The idea of the pier represents the connection to stability while also allowing for change (in the form of weather wear and tear). The fox a

Throughout August, this puppet became a collaborative artwork, with people adding their own marks, colours, patterns, symbols and ideas. Each contribution became part of the evolving piece, creating something shaped by many hands and many voices. What started as a paper puppet template slowly became a colourful record of everyone who joined in and left their mark. Our August Collaborative Puppet Project #puppettherapy #communityartproject #collaborativeartproject #creativethe

Sexual health belongs to EVERY BODY. The 2026 theme for World Sexual Health Day is Every Body. This is a reminder that sexual health, rights, justice and pleasure belong to every person, in every body, without exception. Sexual health is about more than preventing STIs. It can include consent, communication, pleasure, relationships, contraception, reproductive health, body autonomy, access to healthcare, and feeling safe and comfortable in your own body. Stigma, shame, discri

“I did two handed scribbles with Rae. I used both my hands at the same time and made lots of swirly lines. It was fun and my hands got really busy” This participant gave me consent to share #bilateraldrawing #bilateralscribbling #busyhands #bilateralscribble #bilateralart

Healing, It’s Not About You is a deeply personal and accessible exploration of one woman’s journey towards healing and action. I particularly enjoyed the way the author shares her own experiences throughout the book, allowing the reader to understand how her personal journey shaped the person she became and ultimately led her to consider what she could contribute to the world around her. One of the things I appreciated most was the introduction to different therapeutic models

“This is Frank (he/him) the blue dinosaur and Cozy (she/they) the orange bat. They are unlikely friends. This was the first time I used soft clay and it felt weirdly soft but slimy.“ This participant gave me consent to share #softclay #creativeandexperientialtherapies #creativetherapy #artishealing #artheals

Indigenous Literacy Day 2026 On Wednesday 2 September 2026, Indigenous Literacy Day celebrates Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples’ stories, languages, cultures and connection to Country. The 2026 theme, Country Is Our Teacher, recognises the knowledge held within Country and the many ways First Nations peoples learn from, care for and connect with Country. Stories are an important way knowledge is shared across generations. They can carry language, history, culture

I’m really excited to share that my artwork and poem Misgendering (2025) are being published in Art Therapy. This piece is deeply personal, exploring the experience of being misgendered through self-portraiture, collage and poetry, and it feels pretty special to see a piece of my own creative work finding a home in the art therapy literature. Snapshot of an email from the Production Editor. #arttherapy #taylorandfrancis #arttherapyjournal #arttherapypublication #creativeandex

One of the spaces I regularly visit in VR is Life Drawing, a world dedicated to creativity. I love that there’s no expectation to create something perfect. It’s simply a chance to experiment, be curious, and explore creativity through colour, movement, and self-expression while enjoying the process. This colourful abstract piece is one I made during a recent session. Abstract Enjoyment by Rae Sabine #vrtherapy #vrsession #vrcounseling #vrarttherapy #vrart #arttherapistart

“I made these two free purple slimes for anyone who wants them. Grab a pronoun sticker to go with it. Happy Wear It Purple Day!“ This participant gave me permission to share #wearitpurpleday #wearitpurple #pronounstickers #purpleslime #wipd

Wear It Purple Day is Friday 28 August 2026 This year’s theme, Colours of Courage, celebrates the everyday courage of LGBTQIA+SB young people and the allies, families and communities who stand beside them. Courage can look like expressing your identity, using someone’s correct name and pronouns, challenging discrimination, asking for support, or creating spaces where everyone feels welcome. These everyday actions help build more inclusive communities. Whether it’s a jumper, s

“I don’t always know what I’m looking at when I begin. A feeling. A memory. A sensation. A fragment of a story. Creative and experiential therapy helps me stay with the uncertainty long enough for something meaningful to emerge. Not all at once. Just enough for the next step.” This participant gave me consent to share #creativeandexperientialtherapies #creativetherapy #healingthroughart #arthealing #artheals

Tim Desmond’s How to Stay Human in a Fucked-Up World is a deeply grounded exploration of what it means to remain open, compassionate, and present in a world that often feels overwhelming. Rather than offering quick fixes or polished positivity, the book focuses on how to stay connected to your humanity when life feels painful, chaotic, or emotionally too much. It is less about escaping difficulty and more about learning how to meet it without shutting down. A significant emot

“I painted a butterfly 🦋 with a pink bow above it 🎀 I like all the colours in the butterfly’s wings” This participant gave me permission to share #butterflyart #glimmerpainting #artintherapy #artistherapy #artastherapy

Fat Liberation Month is August. Fat liberation is about so much more than body size. It challenges the structures that determine whose bodies are considered worthy of dignity, respect, healthcare, safety, and opportunity. Fatphobia doesn’t exist in isolation. It is deeply intertwined with ableism, racism, patriarchy, transphobia, queerphobia, sexism, classism, and other forms of systemic oppression. That’s why fat liberation is inseparable from disability justice, racial just

“Dance with the waves, move with the sea. Let the rhythm of the water set your soul free.” - Mary Oliver This participant gave me permission to share #creativeandexperientialtherapies #bilateraldrawing #artwillsetyoufree #healingthroughart #artheals

“I made this because seeing the water fountains is one of my favourite memories. Another one of my favourite memories is meeting Rae.” This participant gave me permission to share #creativeandexperientialtherapies #childledtherapy #playtherapy #minecraftblocks #minecrafttherapy