When the Naughty Step Makes Things Worse is a practical and compassionate guide for parents, carers, and professionals supporting children who are highly sensitive to pressure. The authors explain how strategies like time out, sticker charts, or consequences can increase stress and oppositional behaviour in children who feel overwhelmed. The book reframes these challenges with understanding, showing that resistance often comes from pressure rather than defiance. The book clea

SENDING LOVE TO THOSE WHO... Are afraid to be authentic Feel pressured to stay silent Are struggling to feel valid Are afraid of losing support Carry shame not pride Are hiding to stay safe Are scared of being visible Lost support for existing Are navigating unsafe homes Pride Love from Rae Sabine Email: creatingwellbeingmelbourne@gmail.com #pridelove #queerlove #sendinglovetothosewho #sendinglove #lgbtqiaplus

“I drew Jessie from Toy Story. She is a cowgirl. 🤠 She is also Woody’s girlfriend who is a cowboy. ❤️” This participant gave me permission to share #jessietoystory #toystoryfanart #jessieandwoody #jessiethecowgirl #jessietoystoryart

Slime made from cosmic glue was surprisingly mesmerising to play with, especially the green and black combination. The colours swirled together in a space-like way as it stretched and folded, shifting with each movement in a way that kept catching our attention. It was oddly calming to sit with it, just watching it change and move through our hands. This participant gave me consent to share #slimetherapy #slimemaking #sensoryslime #slimevideo #playtherapy

“This artwork is of a new day, a new life. It is the 3rd painting in the series of unknown numbers, which highlights the progression over a period of time. It represents a change in life experiences; experiencing tumultuous relationships, developing as an individual person outside of relationships and discovering yourself again. Sometimes you just have to wake up and smell the flowers.“ This participant gave me consent to share #creativetherapy #creativeandexperientialtherapi

Please stop saying “preferred pronouns.” Pronouns are not a preference. Describing them that way can unintentionally suggest that someone’s gender is optional or simply a matter of choice. For most people, pronouns aren’t something they “prefer.” They are simply the correct words used to refer to them. The phrase “preferred pronouns” also doesn’t reflect people who use multiple pronouns. Some use them interchangeably, some in different contexts, and some experience shifts ove

“You talk about how you wish to be taken apart by me Soft hands turn skin red and pant you beautiful hughes of blues To make you mine and do as I wish You communicate it as unaware of what power you hold over my hands and teeth To bite you would make me but a dog Untrained Broken and in need of restraint Did you mother not teach you not to feed strays as they will come back expecting more You give me access to flesh like I am not starved of it But like most mutts I don’t know

“During supervision, I created this Online Sand Tray to explore themes of safety, protection, emotional overwhelm, and hypervigilance. The wall and guarded figures represented the need to stay alert and protect vulnerable parts of myself from perceived threats or emotional harm. The contaminated water symbolised emotions or external stressors that felt unsafe or difficult to contain, while the castle represented something vulnerable and important that I was trying to protect.

This book offers an introduction to queer theory by exploring how ideas about gender and sexuality have developed across activism, academia and everyday experience. It presents queerness as a way of questioning the norms that shape society, rather than simply as an identity label. The graphic format supports this approach by breaking down complex concepts into visual and conversational explanations that feel approachable. The tone encourages reflection and curiosity, making t

Pride Month is both a celebration and a reminder. Pride exists because LGBTQIA+ people have fought, and continue to fight, for the right to live openly and authentically in the face of discrimination, exclusion, and shame. The first Pride was a protest against police brutality and systemic discrimination. Trans women of colour, including Marsha P. Johnson and Sylvia Rivera, played key roles in the broader fight for queer and trans liberation. LGBTQIA+ people have always exist

I’ve been really impressed with these JusArt Acrylic Paint Markers. The 60 colours are vibrant, the dual tips are great for both detail work and larger areas, and the paint flows smoothly on surfaces like canvas, wood, glass, and stone. They feel high quality, easy to use, and perfect for creative projects. Found here: https://amzn.to/4tEphR7 #jusart #acrylicpaintmarkers #jusartacrylicmarkers #acrylicpaintpens #jusartmarkers

Rooted Spine by Rae Sabine Pain settles like soil slow and certain the spine becomes earth and earth becomes spine Each curve a memory each joint a flame growth shaped by stillness strength grown from ache Bound to ground yet always rising the body learns to bloom in restraint #ankylosingspondylitis #chronicpainart #arttherapistart #arttherapist #arttherapistlife #arttherapistsart

“I know even a lot of queer people are over rainbows and I understand why but I’ll never be over them. Ever since I learnt about the electromagnetic spectrum I’ve been obsessed with rainbows. The science behind rainbows is really fascinating.“ This participant gave me consent to share #pridemonth #rainbowsarefascinating #thestruggle #pridewasariot #pridewasaprotest

As Borderline Personality Disorder (BPD) Awareness Month comes to a close, awareness, compassion, and meaningful change should not end with May. This year’s theme, “Uniting for Change,” reminds us that progress happens when communities come together to challenge stigma, improve access to support, and create more compassionate spaces. BPD is still widely misunderstood, and many experiences connected to it are shaped not only by emotional distress and trauma, but also by invali

“These little creations have been an exploration of emotions through my depression. Some emotions came out quickly like anger and guilt, and some took a little longer to explore such as the destigmatization of rest and gluttony. During previous therapy explorations I have always tried to cure my symptoms. They were unpleasant and ‘wrong’ and therefore had to go. This exploration through art has been teaching me of the value of sitting with emotions and symptoms, especially wh

“The depth is found through repeated action. I started with Shōga, then ink and then paint pens ending in collage, creating a depth that wasn’t evident in the first session.” This participant gave me permission to share #arttherapy #creativetherapy #artbasedcounselling #artpsychotherapy #creativeandexperientialtherapies

Art Psychotherapy (2nd ed.) by Harriet Wadeson offers a comprehensive and influential contribution to the field, drawing on decades of clinical experience and theoretical development. As a foundational text, it provides insight into how art psychotherapy has been understood and practised within broader therapeutic contexts, while also reflecting the paradigms that shaped the field at the time of writing. One of the most compelling aspects of the book is how, in parts, it feel

National Reconciliation Week is 27 May to 3 June 2026 National Reconciliation Week marks two key moments in Australia’s reconciliation journey: the 1967 referendum and the High Court Mabo decision. It is a time to reflect on how these moments continue to shape the present, and the work still ahead. The 2026 theme, All In, calls on all of us to move beyond awareness and commit to reconciliation through everyday action. This includes truth telling that is honest and ongoing, re

I’m loving playing with Stickikubes Neon Brights in sessions lately as a simple, low demand tool for grounding and focus. They can be stacked, sorted, built, or just fiddled with, and tend to invite calm, playful engagement without any pressure or structure. Found here: https://amzn.to/48qEaPr #stickikubes #playtherapy #creativetherapy #toolsintherapy #therapytoys

“I drew Yoshi from Super Mario. He is a green dinosaur. 🦖 He has a long tongue and lays eggs. 🥚” This participant gave me permission to share #yoshi #yoshidrawing #yoshisupermario #yoshifanart #supermarioart