Author: Kanling Juric
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Demystifying Art Therapy
When I tell people that I am an Art Therapist, one of the most common responses I get is “so do you interpret people’s drawings?” The answer is no. An art therapist’s role is to foster a safe space for the client to create, reflect and generate insights that may emerge from the artwork, the…
Functional Ware (2021)
Stoneware and Porcelain
Colca Canyon (2023)
Fineliner
An Afternoon Stroll in Bayeux (2020)
Watercolour and fineliner
Tenacity (2022)
Acrylic on canvas
A Creative Disaster Response and Recovery Framework for Supporting Extreme Weather Events Affected Communities
Abstract: 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…