The Queer Art of Failure is a bold and playful challenge to conventional ideas of success, productivity, and social norms. Halberstam reframes failure as a creative and radical act, showing how refusing dominant expectations can open space for alternative ways of living, relating, and being. Drawing on film, literature, performance, and popular culture, the book illustrates how failing can be both joyful and empowering, offering readers a way to question what society values.

“Something soft returns A black hole hovers. I see a butterfly— the darkness loosens, and something soft returns.” This participant gave me permission to share #creativeprocess #trusttheprocess #healingart #artheals #creativetherapy

Thank you, Lucian, for this stunning lino print. Owls symbolise wisdom and the ability to see in the dark, and this piece feels like such a beautiful affirmation of queer knowing. The warmth, the strength in the carved lines, the words “Wise, Kind & Queer” held like a circle of care. I feel really seen by this. Grateful for your artistry and intention. Find @lucent.flow work here: https://linktr.ee/lucentflow #linoprint #queerart #queerwisdom #kindpunk #misfitscreate

Day of Silence takes place on Friday 10 April 2026. It is a student-led demonstration where LGBTQIA+ students and allies take a vow of silence to protest the bullying and harassment many LGBTQIA+ young people continue to experience in school settings. The day also raises awareness of the silencing, exclusion, and erasure of LGBTQIA+ people in schools. While this day originated in the United States, it can still offer a meaningful opportunity here in Australia to reflect on sc

This tote was already pink and was transformed using Kraftkolour Sun Dyes, with ginkgo leaves placed on the fabric while it developed in the sun. The lighter shapes are where the leaves blocked the light, creating soft, organic silhouettes. A simple and beautiful way to let sunlight become part of the creative process. Found here: https://kraftkolour.net.au/collections/sun-dye/products/sun-dyes #sundyes #sunprint #sunprinting #sundying #ginkgoleaves

“Mapping today’s session beautifully held by Rae I began in the centre of the page, gently creating an orb as I storied my recent discomfort during a recent Clinical Psychology session (Let’s call the Psych Zee for this tale). As I relayed frustration around how the timing of Zee’s epic/loaded question delivered right at the end of our session (despite my explicit request asking them not to go there) I drew straight(ish) lines cascading down. My pencil almost tore through the

“I drew Miffy. Miffy the bunny is a white rabbit. She is a fictional character and she is very cute.“ This participant gave me permission to share #miffy #miffythebunny #miffytherabbit #miffyart #creativetherapy

6 April is International Asexuality Day. Asexuality is a valid sexual orientation. Asexual people may experience little or no sexual attraction, and ace identities are diverse and real. Too often, asexuality is misunderstood, dismissed, or treated as something that needs to be questioned or explained away. Ace people can face pressure, invisibility, and harmful assumptions about relationships, attraction, and what it means to live a full and meaningful life. There is no one r

I really valued how this book explores burnout as a whole rather than presenting it as something only neurodivergent teenagers experience. It shows that anyone pushed too far can reach the point of exhaustion. The authors explain how burnout builds slowly and normalise it as a human response rather than a personal failure. The discussion about school stood out as especially important. The authors highlight how testing, social pressure, and constant expectations can make schoo

“Just wanted to express how I was feeling - had a really wonderful time at the match on Sunday, and did my best to express that visually and literally. Physical intensity (red blood), energetic vibes (thunder), all at night time which makes both feel even more intense.As far as the digital art tools, just an open-source photo of a woman playing football (picking photos to use is also enjoyable on its own!) and tinkering with some filters/renders in GIMP” This participant gav

“This process was about going with the flow. I did this over a few sessions. I accidentally grabbed the wrong colour and it was too late to go back. I decided to embrace it and then use different colours and it became the process.“ This participant gave me permission to share #creativeandexperientialtherapies #trusttheprocess #artprocess #creativetherapy #creativetherapies

This year’s theme for World Autism Month is “Autism and Humanity. Every Life Has Value.” Language shapes how people are understood and treated. Autism is an inherent part of who a person is. It shapes how they experience and move through the world. We do not usually separate identity from the person. For example, we would not say “person with womanhood.” We just say “woman.” Similarly, many autistic people prefer identity-first language such as “autistic.” Not everyone will u

“Girl interrupted fractured Monster peeking through sharp teeth scary Disjointed pieces don’t fit back like before” This participant hade me consent to share their art and words for Trans Day of Visibility. What do you see? #transgenderdayofvisibility #tdov #transdayofvisibility #translivesmatter #thisiswhattranslookslike

Shōga is deep in study mode, intently learning about different parenting approaches so he can become the worlds most helpful purrapist. Hes especially fascinated by how play, environment, and gentle guidance shape little ones both human and feline. Purrapist in training, one pat at a time. Photo of @shoga_cat learning #shoga #shōga #shōgacat #therapistcat #purrapist

Self-Portrait in Green by Rae Sabine This abstract self-portrait was created in response to a prompt from supervision: to paint what “not nice Rae” looks like. Rather than depicting a recognisable face, the piece explores identity through colour, movement, and texture. Vibrant strokes of green dominate the canvas, echoing the presence and motion of my bright green hair. The painting reflects raw energy and presence: shaved sides catching the light, vibrant strands whipping fr

Trans Day of Visibility is about recognising the lives, stories and contributions of trans people everywhere. For many people visibility can be joyful and empowering. For others it can be complicated or even unsafe. This day is not about forcing anyone into the spotlight. Trans Day of Visibility is about acknowledging the richness and diversity of trans lives and making space for trans people to exist openly, safely and with dignity. Trans people have always existed across cu

Robert Jason Grant’s The AutPlay® Therapy Handbook is a thoughtful guide for working with neurodivergent children through play. The approach is integrative and flexible, offering techniques alongside a framework for understanding each child’s unique way of engaging with the world. It is an accessible read for practitioners and most useful for those who want to integrate play-based approaches into their work. The book blends evidence-based practice with a strong relational and

“It’s just so fun sitting in bed making bug friends. I like making colour pallets or doing design challenges. For this one I wanted to force myself to create a design using gold as it’s not my favourite but love how it came out.” Permission to share this Starry Night Spider was given #beadedspider #designchallenge #colourpalettechallenge #bedcrafts #craftchallenge

“It is time to create a story that understands that diversity in all aspects of life is something that we need and that we cannot progress without difference. It starts with us.” - Chloé Hayden This participant gave me consent to share #stimart #neurodivergentart #neurodivergentarttherapy #neuroaffirmingarttherapy #neuroaffirming

NEURO-TERMS: Important Terms To Get Right NEURODIVERSE Neurodiverse describes a collection or group of people with varying neurotypes. The world is neurodiverse due to natural human diversity. One person alone cannot be neurodiverse, but one person can be neurodivergent. NEURODIVERGENT Neurodivergent is a de-pathologising, affirming term used by people whose neurotypes are not treated as normative by the dominant culture in their society. Neurodivergent people may possess uni