Art is a way of being that engages more than the spoken and the tangible. It is embodied, in both the process and art product embodying inherent layers of meaning and significance. It is no wonder that many neurodivergent people are drawn to art therapy. We are able to appreciate the embodied and intuitive, and express ourselves through more than verbal ways.

Here are some comments from clients and evidence based literature, on why people found art therapy useful or preferable over other forms of therapy.

We would like to thank the Ministry of Culture, Community and Youth (MCCY) for featuring us in their #ExplainMyJob feature on Facebook and Instagram. It is heartening to see the art therapy profession gaining visibility in the public sphere as a mental health modality.

Our therapist Shu Yin is honoured to be a part of StoryFest 2020. Storytelling is a key aspect of Art Therapy, as the narratives we form of our own lived experiences make us who we are. She will be doing an online presentation on ‘Mandala Storytelling: Exploring Nature & Pyrography’.

Sign-ups for our Online Art Therapy sessions will receive a 6-Colour version of the same organic watercolours (worth 12 SGD), among other art materials, inclusive in the art therapy session fee (While Stocks Last).

Clients who come in to our studio will get to use the 12-Colour palette and a wider range of art materials.

Reflections on neurodiversity, the Highly Sensitive Person (HSP) and Autism.

We were honoured to be one of the three artists selected for ‘Of Gardens and Dreams’ community art initiative 2019–2020 at Our Gallery at Taman Jurong. Together with residents of Taman Jurong, we co-created two benches based on the themes of mental wellness and nature.

I was heading out to do more recce for the Taman Jurong project, when it started to pour heavily. Decided to take the time to work on today's Inktober prompt, 'Enchanted'. During a previous recce trip to the estate, I came across this tree stump. From the girth of the felled tree I could tell it was a big one.

How we are brought up as children can affect how we relate to others when we grow up. Being aware of what makes us tick and what ticks us off (pun unintended!) can help us be more self aware, and enable us to develop healthier relationships with ourselves and others.

With mental health awareness on the rise, we are likely to know at least one person who could benefit from therapy or counseling. Here are some things you could do to encourage your friend or loved one to begin therapy.

If you are reading this, chances are you may be looking for a little support to help you through difficult times. Here is a list of things to consider when shopping for a therapist.