Art Heal & Soul

10/09/2026

Art has Power. 🌸
Today’s mixed media art session was quite revealing. With the recent passing of Gloria Steinem it made me realise that I can be a Feminine Feminist & Humanist all at the same time. 🌸

I can embrace my femininity and still stand firmly in my power.

Being feminine is not weakness.
Being a feminist is not about being anti-men.
Being a humanist is about believing in the dignity, worth and equality of every person.

I can be soft and strong.
Sensual and powerful.
Compassionate and courageous.

My femininity does not make me less powerful — it is part of my power.

I am not a victim.
I am not defined by what has happened to me.
I choose to stand in my own voice, my own body and my own truth.

Power to the pink. 💗
Power to women.
Power to humanity.

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29/08/2026

I loved everything about today’s art session with G aged 5.75 years old. 🥰

From letting go of built up emotions to dramatic music; the chaos evolved into a truck collage called Puppy Express with the hand written words, “Handle with Care”. 🫶

It never ceases to amaze me how children can look outside the box and use their creativity and imagination to come up with ideas one would not normally think of.
Pure genius. ❤️

27/08/2026

24/08/2026

Washi Tape + Paint Sticks 🎨✨

A simple art activity can offer so many therapeutic benefits for children with autism.

Using washi tape with paint sticks creates a fun, predictable and low-mess way to explore creativity. Children can create lines, shapes, pathways and patterns with the tape, then fill the spaces with colour.

✨ Benefits include:
• Supports fine-motor skills and hand-eye coordination
• Encourages focus and sustained attention
• Provides opportunities for choice-making and independence
• Explores colour, pattern and spatial awareness
• The repetitive action of taping and painting can feel calming and regulating
• Offers a structured activity with a clear beginning and end
• Encourages creativity without pressure to “draw something”

Once the paint is dry, peeling away the tape creates a wonderful “reveal” moment — adding an element of surprise and achievement.

The simplest materials can create the most engaging therapeutic experiences. 💛

18/08/2026

Symbols in art therapy

In art therapy, symbols are deeply personal. There is no “right” meaning — you are the person who gives your image meaning. 🎨

Creating space to explore these symbols can help us connect with emotions, experiences and parts of ourselves that may be difficult to express verbally.

✨ What symbol would represent where you are in your life right now?

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08/08/2026

The benefits of using shaving foam as finger painting are endless!

The soft, cool texture helps calm the nervous system and brain.

It’s safe to touch and explore and you won’t get messy. (also easy to clean up!)

It’s a great way to strengthen fine motor muscles, coordination and practice letters and finger swirls.

The sensory feel can be satisfying as there is no right or wrong way to play.

Great for beginners and those averse to actual paint and getting dirty.

But most of all… it’s FUN !!! 💖

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05/08/2026

We had fun recycling one cardboard box to make some interesting cardboard sculptures. You’re only limited by your imagination. What materials do you have lying around that you can repurpose?

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