“Art doesn’t have to forced or planned. You can just let it emerge. I just drew some lines and then saw a reef which informed my colouring.“ This participant gave me permission to share #emergentart #trusttheprocess #digitaltherapy #creativetherapy #digitalemergence

Weird Pride Day is held each year on 4 March. In 2026, the theme is Weird Pride in a Hostile World. Weird Pride is about celebrating what makes us wonderfully strange and resisting a world that too often demands conformity. In a time when difference is policed, marginalised, or rejected, being weird is an act of courage. And an act of joy! Let’s honour our individuality, our communities, and our creative defiance. The things that have been called weird in us are often the ver

They, He, She: Words for You and Me is a bright and playful board book that introduces young children to pronouns in a simple and approachable way. The text is clear and friendly, encouraging children to explore how words can describe themselves and others. It presents pronouns as natural and flexible, giving little readers space to notice what feels right without pressure or expectation. The illustrations are bold, colorful, and joyful, showing diverse characters in fun and

“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 liked making this Sparkle Gem Art Coaster. It was nice to do the repetitive movement. I really like the texture when I run my fingers over the top of it.“ This participant gave me permission to share #sparklegemart #diamonddots #diamondpainting #diamondcoasters #diamondart

Eating Disorder Awareness Week 18–24 February 2026 This week is coming to an end, but the message remains. Eating disorders can affect anyone and do not have a single appearance or story. People of all body sizes, genders, sexualities, cultures, ages, and neurotypes can be affected. Understanding, compassion, and access to support are important every day. If food feels stressful, controlling, or overwhelming, you deserve care and support without shame. Eating Disorder Awarene

“This was a long project that taught me patience and taking things slow. I had found this teapot in hard rubbish and was told to throw it away because “it was broken” but I recycled it into something better. It reminds me of a small library for a mouse or some other small creature.“ This participant gave me consent to share #creativehealing #creativelessons #creativejourney #creativetherapy #creativetherapies

Thank you, Lucian, for this beautiful print. “Find Your Hive” feels like such a gentle reminder that belonging is both instinctual and relational. The bee, small, purposeful, interconnected, speaks to collective care and shared resilience. I love the movement in this piece. It feels hopeful and grounding at the same time. Grateful for the wisdom you carve into your art. Find @lucent.flow work here: https://linktr.ee/lucentflow #lucentflow #findyourhive #queercommunity #linopr

This Mad Mattr set with Lego style moulds is one of my favourite tools right now, playful, regulating, and quietly powerful, supporting focus, emotional expression, and problem solving through squeezing, shaping, stacking, and rebuilding, and through choosing when to connect, pull apart, or start again without needing words. A beautiful hands on way to think, feel, and regulate at any age. Found here: https://amzn.to/4c15er4 #madmattr #playtherapy #creativetherapy #sensorypla

WHEN SOMETHING CALLS FOR ACCOUNTABILITY Not everything needs a response. Some things need responsibility. 1. Name the issue • What happened? • Who was affected? Be specific. Avoid assumptions. 2. Check safety • Is anyone unsafe right now? If yes: prioritise protection and support. If no: continue. 3. Know your role • What is actually yours to address? • What isn’t? Accountability depends on role, not volume. 4. Centre impact • Listen to those affected. • What outcomes are bei

Neurodivergent, by Nature is an engaging mix of memoir, neurodivergence education, and nature writing. Harkness writes with a grounded and thoughtful voice, occasionally punctuated with humour, moving from honest reflections on mental health to small moments of absurdity that provide levity without undermining the subject. Some of the language used around neurodivergence surprised me, as it did not always feel entirely neuroaffirming, but the book still creates a reading expe

“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

Ginger fluff on swirling blue. Bright green eyes wide and new. One paw silly dipped inside, ginger king with playful pride. Shōga’s Tissue Box by Rae Sabine #creativeandexperientialtherapist #arttherapistart #artpsychotherapistart #artstherapistart #pacfacounsellor

Today is World Day of Social Justice. Social justice is not just about treating everyone the same. It is about recognising that people start from different places and making sure everyone has what they need to thrive. That is what equity means. Because one size does not fit all. It includes addressing systemic barriers, listening to marginalised voices, and working towards fair access to health, education, safety, and opportunity. Change does not happen overnight. But it star

“Persistence has made me more aware that it’s ok if I make a mistake because it works out in the end.” This participant gave me permission to share #persistance #persistencepaysoff #legotherapy #legocounselling #brickbasedtherapy

“This is Visha (she/they/it) and she is thief character because they are a fox. This is Akari (he/they) who is carrying Visha off. He is taking Visha home after it was caught pickpocketing.” This participant gave me permission to share #arttherapydigital #digitalarttherapy #arttherapy #artstherapy #artpsychotherapy #artspsychotherapy

These transparent geometric solids are one of my favourite tools right now, simple, tactile, and quietly powerful, supporting exploration of boundaries, relationships, and internal states through noticing edges and space, and through choosing, stacking, separating, or combining forms without needing words. Oh, and rainbow ordering of course! Found here: https://amzn.to/4bIVoJZ #geometricsoilids #learningresources #therapytools #creativetherapy #therapyforallages

MANY OF US AIM TO CREATE “SAFE SPACES” And that intention comes from care. But safety without accountability can become a place where harm goes unnamed, patterns go unchecked, and growth stalls. Accountable spaces don’t mean harshness. They mean honesty with compassion. Boundaries with empathy. Repair instead of denial. They ask us to stay present, even when it’s uncomfortable. Accountable Spaces from Rae Sabine Email: creatingwellbeingmelbourne@gmail.com #accountablespaces #

“This artwork emerged from a supervision session and reflects the experience of translation fatigue in a neurodivergent context. The layered upper form holds complexity, depth, and multiple ways of knowing, while the downward flow of the paint reflects how energy can be gradually drawn out through the repeated need to translate internal experience into dominant professional language. The piece does not seek resolution, but offers space to reflect on capacity, sustainability,

This book is a gentle and affirming picture book for children aged 3 and up. It explores how children experience and interact with the world, celebrating that every child is unique. Some children are talkative, some prefer quiet. Some enjoy movement, others enjoy stillness. All of these ways of being are valid and valuable, and differences are important and meaningful. The illustrations by Inge Daniels bring the story to life. Children are shown engaging in a variety of activ