Articles
We will share original art therapy and mental health related articles and blog posts periodically.
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From Young Innovators to Happy Aged Care Residents
In 2025, Cerulean Space collaborated with Newmark Primary School and Aeralife Aged Care to deliver innovative and meaningful inventions to support the mental wellbeing of aged cared residents. This brief article provides an overview of this heartwarming and inspiring project.
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Art Therapy and Trauma Healing
This article explores what trauma is and how art therapy can support trauma healing. And no, art therapy is not the same as using colouring books for distraction. Art therapy is an evidence-based mental health profession facilitated by a qualified and registered Art Therapist to foster holistic healing.
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Re-imagine the Vision for the Australian Art Therapy Industry
The Australian art therapy industry is in need of a more strategic approach to enable the profession to grow and support the wellbeing of individuals and communities. While many factors all play a role, there are things that are within the control of our profession and we need to do more.
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Talk Therapy Didn’t Work for Me
If you’ve tried talk therapy and felt nothing shifted, it’s likely the approach didn’t match how your body is holding what’s there. This article is about what else exists, and how creative art therapy can reach what words can’t.
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Creative Disaster Recovery for Weather-Affected Communities
Climate change is contributing to the increasing frequency and intensity of extreme weather events globally. Numerous Australian communities have been affected by severe bushfires, floods, and droughts over the past decades. In response to natural disasters, art therapists should focus on trauma healing, community resilience, while maintaining adaptability and sensitivity throughout the disaster planning and…