“Inspired by a happy bird, emotions ran high. Art therapy helped me shift, allowing me to hold space for myself. A walk in the park, the warm sun— the birds were silent in that moment, but I knew the happy bird was there, amongst the trees. As the day moved on, a touch of colour brought it together. The anger lifted, the emotions settled. Thank you, happy bird and Mother Nature.” This participant gave me consent to share #arttherapy #arttherapyheals #artheals #healingthrougha

“I drew this turtle because my pet turtle, Batman, makes me feel calm and happy. When things feel overwhelming, he brings me a sense of peace. This drawing is my way of holding onto that feeling— a reminder that even in difficult moments, there are small things that help me feel safe and grounded.” This participant gave me consent to share #turtleart #safeandgrounded #creativeandexperientialtherapies #arthelps #artheals

“Monster long face distorted self image Big but beautiful nose horrifying Dripping down onto third eye whipped away so she could see Looking up at the butterfly symbolising possibilities” This artwork and words are shared with permission for Rue’s birthday tomorrow. @missyourue_remembrancepage #missyourue #translivesmatter #transgenderlivesmatter #creativehealing #artheals

“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

“The lines remain. Not erased - remembered. Beneath every layer of colour lies the life that shaped me and the strength that carries me forward.” This participant gave me permission to share #beneaththecolours #healingthroughart #resilientart #artheals #arthelps

“This mothership contains the mysterious of who you are. I don’t really know fully who I am but it’s all in there. The outside isn’t meant to look like anything in particular so that it abacuses what is inside, keeping the parts safe.“ This participant gave me permission to share #partsworktherapy #ifstherapy #healingthroughart #internalfamilysystemstherapy #artheals

“I made rainbow clay art 🌈 I first picked the colours, rolled them out, and flattened them with my hands.” This participant gave me permission to share #rainbowtherapy #rainbowsheal #artheals #healingthroughart #rainbowpride

“I painted this box black on the outside to represent the front I put on when I meet people. Even though I’m a people pleaser, I put up a tough exterior. Inside, I chose a purple glittery colour because I can be eccentric, but that depends on how I am feeling. There are a few things on the inside that are on the outside, as I know some people see me how I feel about myself.” This participant gave me consent to share #insideoutsidebox #creativeandexperientialtherapies #artisth

“This artwork has no words. I called it Healing because there was too much internal emotions.” This participant gave me permission to share #healing #healingthroughart #healingart #arthealing #artheals #arttherapyheals

“Even when your world is upside down, the light and imperfections will shine through and eventually make you smile, as the pages turn to a new chapter.” This participant gave me permission to share #healingart #healingthroughart #arthealing #artheals #arthealsthesoul #arthelps #arthelpsartheals

“I’ve been working hard on a project at art therapy over the course of a couple of months, and that narrow focus each fortnight has shown me how much more creative energy I have left over. I’ve been trying to take more personal responsibility for creative time at home and it doesn’t matter to me much if the art is ‘good’ so long as it’s fun to do. So here’s some Creative Energy for the day!” This participant gave me permission to share #creativeenergy #creativehealing #healin

“Colours twist and turn, Lines flow and curve. Purple hums, green drifts, Blue whispers, orange arcs. No start, no end, Patterns move...

“It was surprising to find this artwork, as I don’t see myself as an illustrator. I had forgotten about this one, and when I came across...

“My Thoughts This piece represents my inner world. The coloured dots are the masks I wear - a protective layer shielding me from the...

"I had never done an acrylic pour before. We had to wait for the right season and the right weather, as this is done outside. Finally, we...

My continuing bonds box has evolved over the past year. Today marks the second anniversary of your departure from this world. Throughout...

“My soul is bigger than me, it shines no matter what, even if I don’t see it” This participant was delighted for me to share with you...

“I feel like this piece is about perspective and the difference in perspective people can have given their position or view. Also how...

“This artwork is about being in a deep dreamlike space with no words. For me I believe that’s what art therapy is about. Sometimes there...

“Recently I made a mistake and let down a loved one. My mind and heart went to some dark, unhelpful places, and I began to question my...