“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

“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

These My Social Battery pins make it visible: a rainbow wheel of faces from grumpy drained (red) to happy full (green), with a spinning pointer to show your real capacity right now. Green days and red days are both allowed, no judgment, just honesty. Social energy isn’t a personality flaw. It’s just capacity. Perfect for bags or jackets. Found here: https://amzn.to/47iL5t6 #mysocialbattery #mysocialbatterypin #mysocialbatterypins #socialbattery #socialbatterypins

“I drew a cute rainbow kite 🪁 I used banana yellow. It has eyes and a little heart 💖” This participant gave me permission to share #kitedrawing #cutekite #ilovearttherapy #onlinearttherapy #arttherapyonline

March 16 to 22, 2026 is Brain Awareness Week. Every brain is different, and that shapes how we think, learn, regulate, connect and experience the world. Research continues to deepen our understanding of how the brain develops, adapts and responds to our environments. Brain Awareness Week is an opportunity to share knowledge about the brain and to recognise the many ways human brains can differ. Greater understanding of the brain helps reduce stigma, improve support, and creat

For National Close the Gap Day I want to share a powerful anthology that broadens how we think about wellbeing, culture and justice for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities. Colouring the Rainbow: Blak Queer and Trans Perspectives brings together voices often missing from mainstream conversations. Through essays and reflections, Blak queer and trans writers share experiences of identity, belonging and survival with honesty, care and cultural depth. What stands ou

Unmasked Intensity by Rae Sabine This piece developed over several art therapy sessions as I explored representing my neurodivergent experience. On corrugated cardboard, I painted thousands of bright orange watercolour marks first, then layered two purples to form the violet field over them. The orange pushes through in places, glowing luminously where it emerges, settling into the ridges and valleys. These clusters reflect how sensations, thoughts and details arrive all at o

“Each area is a different type of pen, or marker. There is highlight hill which is Made out of, High lighters. Fairy Land is Made out of Pastel Pens and Maching High lighter! Then Snake Lake is simple, Made out of Normal Pens and last But not least, Lave Rock is Made out of Colour Changing markers!” This participant gave me consent to share #mapofmind #arttherapy #artstherapy #artpsychotherapy #artspsychotherapy

March 16 to 22, 2026 is Neurodiversity Celebration Week. Neurodiversity recognises that there is no single “right” way for a brain to think, learn, communicate or experience the world. Autistic people, ADHDers, dyslexic thinkers and many other neurodivergent people bring valuable perspectives, creativity and ways of understanding the world around them. Celebrating neurodiversity means recognising both the strengths and the support needs that can come with different neurotypes

Thank you, Lucian, for this joyful print. “Protect the Dolls” feels bold, tender, and fiercely caring all at once, a reminder of collective protection, chosen community, and queer solidarity. I love how this piece holds both softness and strength. Grateful for the care and advocacy woven into your art. Find @lucent.flow work here: https://linktr.ee/lucentflow #lucentflow #protectthedolls #transwomenarewomen #queersolidarity #protectthedolls🏳️‍⚧️

Shōga relaxing on the therapy couch, his magnificent whiskers catching the light as he watches the room. He often settles here during the day, quietly observing sessions and supervising the space in his own calm way. A gentle presence in the room, reminding us that sometimes simply being nearby can feel supportive. Photo of @shoga_cat #shōga #shoga #shōgacat #cattherapy #cattherapist

“The day is a blur, but my hands kept moving. Brick by brick, I built something colourful when I felt none. Now this little truck holds proof — even in my lowest moments, a small part of me still shows up.” This participant gave me consent to share #legotherapy #brickbasedcounselling #creativetherapy #legocounselling #playtherapy

March is Autoimmune Disease Awareness Month. Autoimmune diseases occur when the immune system mistakenly attacks the body’s own tissues. There are more than 80 known autoimmune conditions, including lupus, rheumatoid arthritis, multiple sclerosis, type 1 diabetes, crohn’s disease and ankylosing spondylitis. Many autoimmune conditions are invisible. Symptoms such as pain, fatigue, inflammation and changes in mobility or functioning can be part of everyday life. Awareness helps

The Anger Management Sourcebook offers a wide range of practical tools for understanding anger, including identifying triggers, building coping strategies, and improving communication. The exercises are generally accessible and may be helpful for readers who are new to anger management or seeking structured self help material. As a skills focused resource, the book functions best as an introductory text rather than a comprehensive or context sensitive guide. A key limitation

“I drew Mabel the cute beaver from the Hoppers movie. I love beavers they are so cute 🦫❤️” This participant gave me permission to share #mabelhoppers #hoppersmovie #hoppersmabel #ilovebeavers #beaversarecute

“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

March is Self-Harm Awareness Month Self-harm is not attention seeking. It’s not a failure of willpower. It’s a coping strategy. It is often a nervous system trying to regulate something that feels unbearable. For some people, having alternatives can help when the urge spikes, not as a “fix”, and not as a demand to stop, but as additional options in moments of overwhelm. When the urge feels intense, some people find these options helpful: • Press something cold against your sk

Bracketing (In)(Out) by Rae Sabine This piece emerged after an art therapy supervision session, a raw and messy reflection on bracketing in or out my identity as a chronically ill therapist and supervisor. The heavy black brushstrokes represent bracketing out my illness during sessions, pushing it aside and containing it so I can hold space fully for participants. They feel jagged and storm like, mirroring how chronic illness intrudes and demands ongoing management. Beneath t

VR spaces like Absolute Elsewhere are becoming one of my favourite therapeutic tools. Immersive, playful, and quietly powerful, they support regulation, emotional exploration, and perspective shifting through presence, movement, and imagination, and allow safely stepping into new ways of being. How cool is my avatar? Rae Sabine in Absolute Elsewhere #vrtherapy #vrtherapist #digitaltherapyspace #vrcounseling #vrpsychotherapy