“Beyond the glorification, the reality isn’t what the propaganda wants us to think… What’s not ever really highlighted is the true struggles with trauma, each having our own to carry…In the end we only have ourselves and those we choose to let in, often with battle scars of their own. Each is trying to prop each other up, as the systems are purposely torn down to be broken, on those already too broken to stand up and fight back anymore…” AM gave me permission to share...

“The prisons we build run deep. Currents pierce the heart like thunder strikes. Blinded by pain, the naked truth is hard to bear. Perceptions distort - you cannot hear what you refuse to see. Blinded by ego. Wipe the tears, and let go. 🖤“ This participant gave me consent to share #expressivearttherapy #expressiveart #expressiveartstherapy #expressthroughart #arthelps

“This was my first painting! I’ve always felt too intimidated by it. This was fun and splooshy. I really like the textures in the paint....

“The original painting I started was me trying too be free but today I feel a wall of colours like a jigsaw where I’m not free .. past...

“This artwork is a rhythmic piece that came to fruition through free flowing gesture mark making. I often work spontaneously to express...

Spiralling around and around Out my chest and in my stomach Pink - the endless love I have for you Red - my bleeding and breaking heart...

“I came into the session wanting to create some sort of expressive art because I was feeling frustrated and all sorts of emotions....

“Art therapy encourages individuals to express and understand emotions, resolve issues and improve self-awareness. To express one’s self...

“Expressive art therapy integrates all of the arts in a safe, non-judgmental setting to facilitate personal growth and healing. To use...