“Dyhshsgsjjdhskkdfkjfjfkdjdkfhgbxnwjkajajsklsjsksbdmkfkyykkgoproiepwujajajkgdodiwjjgoeuriodjsiisidossjj” This keyboard masher gave me permission to share #dimonddotz #gemart #dimondart #dimonddots #keyboardmaster

Bisexual Awareness Week runs from 16–23 September, ending with Bi Visibility Day on 23 September. This week is an opportunity to celebrate bisexual people and the diversity of bi+ experiences, while also raising awareness of the biphobia and bi-erasure that many bisexual people continue to experience. Bisexuality is not a phase, a stepping stone, or a sign that someone is confused. It doesn’t have to look a particular way, and bisexual people don’t need to prove their identit

“When RSD hits I feel heavy or hot in the red areas of my body and the purple parts are where I feel tired. Mapping it out helps me notice the sensations instead of pushing the feelings down.” This participant gave me consent to share #bodymapping #rsd #rejectionsensitivedysphoria #somaticarttherapy #creativeandexperientialtherapies

Autistic Art Club is happening every Friday in October! A relaxed and welcoming space for autistic adults to make art, connect, experiment and be themselves. No artistic talent or expectations needed. Rosanna Library Every Friday in October 1 to 2:30pm $15 per session Support workers and First Nations attendees are free. If you can’t afford the session, email autisticartgroup@gmail.com. Cost doesn’t have to be a barrier. Go give @autisticartclub a follow! #autisticartclub #ro

“I painted a bird canvas 🦜 I like how the bird is sitting on a branch with flowers 🌺” This participant gave me permission to share #birdcanvas #birdart #birdpainting #birdartwork #birdarttherapy

Body Image and Eating Disorder Awareness Week This year’s theme is Redefining ‘Wellness’: Stories We’re Sold About Our Health and Bodies. We are constantly being sold stories about what it means to be healthy, happy and well. From diet culture and “clean eating” to fitness trends, wellness influencers and products promising to change our bodies, these messages can make health feel like something we need to constantly work towards, buy, achieve or prove. But who benefits from

Perpetually Infantilised by Rae Sabine There is an exhaustion that comes from having to prove what others are simply given: capability, credibility, the benefit of the doubt. I’ve spent years living beneath other people’s descriptions of me, translating myself into something easier to believe, softening my certainty so it wouldn’t sound like defiance, explaining my own mind as though it required proof. I’m tired of speaking a language I never chose to learn. I’m learning inst

Queer Expressions is a thoughtful and sensitive resource for anyone working therapeutically with queer people and their experiences of trauma. I particularly appreciated the attention given to pre-screening and considering what practices might bring up for people. This feels especially important when working with the body, and the discussion around breathwork was a good reminder to consider medical conditions and individual circumstances before introducing particular practice

“This represents the innocents (especially children affected by war. I took the fore print with an analogue camera and then blended it with a famous World War 2 propaganda pic.). I sketched and was playing with the first painting off of the famous Pink Floyd scream and the forefront being that of Muas. Pretty dark, but not all art is light. Helps to stop the darkness from consuming myself, so the release/art therapy helps for me to speak in words that I can’t always digress o

AuDHD Day is 9 September! AuDHD Day is a community led awareness day, created in 2025 to create greater visibility, understanding and recognition for people who are both Autistic and ADHD. AuDHD is more than simply “Autism + ADHD”. The interaction between these neurotypes can shape a unique way of experiencing, processing and engaging with the world. You might love routine and seek novelty. You might experience deep, sustained interests alongside a constantly shifting attenti

This is AzzyWitch, who creates traditional art, nail art and all things witchy. Their practice is such a fun mix of creativity, ritual and self-expression, and I love seeing how they bring all of these elements together. Go follow AzzyWitch on TikTok for more interesting videos like this, and to learn more about their creative practice and how their art works! Found here: https://www.tiktok.com/@azzywitch #azzywitch #tiktokfollow #tradionalart #nailart #allthingswitchy

“This peace was inspired by the idea of taking a break and doing something different. Instead of solely focusing on the environment and the emotions I was feeling, as with my main pieces. This one was instead inspired by a simple concept: catharsis. Thus creating this piece to display a mountain on the horizon with trees and open fields. The idea of the pier represents the connection to stability while also allowing for change (in the form of weather wear and tear). The fox a

Throughout August, this puppet became a collaborative artwork, with people adding their own marks, colours, patterns, symbols and ideas. Each contribution became part of the evolving piece, creating something shaped by many hands and many voices. What started as a paper puppet template slowly became a colourful record of everyone who joined in and left their mark. Our August Collaborative Puppet Project #puppettherapy #communityartproject #collaborativeartproject #creativethe

Sexual health belongs to EVERY BODY. The 2026 theme for World Sexual Health Day is Every Body. This is a reminder that sexual health, rights, justice and pleasure belong to every person, in every body, without exception. Sexual health is about more than preventing STIs. It can include consent, communication, pleasure, relationships, contraception, reproductive health, body autonomy, access to healthcare, and feeling safe and comfortable in your own body. Stigma, shame, discri

“I did two handed scribbles with Rae. I used both my hands at the same time and made lots of swirly lines. It was fun and my hands got really busy” This participant gave me consent to share #bilateraldrawing #bilateralscribbling #busyhands #bilateralscribble #bilateralart

Healing, It’s Not About You is a deeply personal and accessible exploration of one woman’s journey towards healing and action. I particularly enjoyed the way the author shares her own experiences throughout the book, allowing the reader to understand how her personal journey shaped the person she became and ultimately led her to consider what she could contribute to the world around her. One of the things I appreciated most was the introduction to different therapeutic models

“This is Frank (he/him) the blue dinosaur and Cozy (she/they) the orange bat. They are unlikely friends. This was the first time I used soft clay and it felt weirdly soft but slimy.“ This participant gave me consent to share #softclay #creativeandexperientialtherapies #creativetherapy #artishealing #artheals

Indigenous Literacy Day 2026 On Wednesday 2 September 2026, Indigenous Literacy Day celebrates Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples’ stories, languages, cultures and connection to Country. The 2026 theme, Country Is Our Teacher, recognises the knowledge held within Country and the many ways First Nations peoples learn from, care for and connect with Country. Stories are an important way knowledge is shared across generations. They can carry language, history, culture

I’m really excited to share that my artwork and poem Misgendering (2025) are being published in Art Therapy. This piece is deeply personal, exploring the experience of being misgendered through self-portraiture, collage and poetry, and it feels pretty special to see a piece of my own creative work finding a home in the art therapy literature. Snapshot of an email from the Production Editor. #arttherapy #taylorandfrancis #arttherapyjournal #arttherapypublication #creativeandex

One of the spaces I regularly visit in VR is Life Drawing, a world dedicated to creativity. I love that there’s no expectation to create something perfect. It’s simply a chance to experiment, be curious, and explore creativity through colour, movement, and self-expression while enjoying the process. This colourful abstract piece is one I made during a recent session. Abstract Enjoyment by Rae Sabine #vrtherapy #vrsession #vrcounseling #vrarttherapy #vrart #arttherapistart