“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...

“So I started by grabbing 2 crayons in the 2 colours I love most and just seeing how my body wants to use the crayons on the paper, not...

“This is my mood board that I made. It’s about what resonates with me. I used cutouts from magazines, stickers and pens to create it.”...

“I want to cope a bit better with unexpected changes. When I’m overwhelmed I don’t think of anything so having this visual reminder will...

“Depicted is an illustration of my “safe space,” which we explored through meditation. My space wasn’t anywhere particular but was...

“I created this painting after Rae guided me through a process of tuning into my Self-energy. I could feel energy flowing through my...

“I guess you never know which way the dice is going to roll, in the end I guess it really doesn’t matter. Through all my anxiety it made...

“This is my safe space near my auntie’s house. It’s very quiet and nobody is usually there. It smells like the ocean. You can hear the...

“I wasn’t happy with my original artwork so I ripped it up. In another session, I created a collage using the old pieces and a gardening...

“This is an endangered rainbow bird I drew with pencil and then went over it with pen. I felt very proud of this illustration. It took me...

“When I listen to music I imagine an image first with the colours that fit best and then I think of mostly shapes. This is what I feel is...

“This is a painting that took a really long time. First I got an image of birds flying entering my head. Then I started with the shade of...

“Rae invited me to create a representation of a part of myself out of Lego. I decided to make the goofy side of myself that enjoys dress...

“Due to Alexithymia, I find it extremely difficult to identify and understand my emotions. During each session, I have been doing body...

“I came back to work on an artwork, that I started last session, to feel an overwhelming an urge to destroy it. Rae suggested it could be...

It was such an honour to facilitate this art therapy workshop through Your Community Health. It was wonderful to be with other trans,...

Today is the day and we sold out! I’m very excited to be facilitating this workshop through Your Community Health. This workshop is for...

“This is George (he/him) the scared clown. I like his glazed over eyes and his little ears. He’s is very nice despite his crusty skin....

SOME BENEFITS OF ENGAGING IN CREATIVE ARTS THERAPIES Enhancement of cognitive and sensorimotor functions Fosters increased self-esteem,...

This book synthesises the breadth of research on trauma and the brain and presents an innovative framework for treating trauma through...