Sandra Buchanan ArtsTherapist-Counsellor-Professional Supervisor

Sandra Buchanan ArtsTherapist-Counsellor-Professional Supervisor When inquiring into an experience how does creative process help? These can often be life changing experiences.

Creative arts therapies are a person centred approach to counselling tapping into your unconscious unlocking new perspectives and opportunity to make meaning of your world and identify pathways for change. By allowing you to become absorbed in creative activity, spending a little time while sensing, touching and feeling opens you to the process of focusing on your inquiry or problem or issue. This in turn provides you opportunity to explore through embodiment, distancing, and externalisation. In the process tapping into your unconscious thoughts unlocking insights, opportunity for new perspectives and different outcomes. When reflecting during a session some questions we explore may include:
-What draws your attention the most?
-What comes to mind when you focus on this?
-What do you become aware of when reflecting? A theory recognised and employed in creative arts therapy is the concept of flow, a holistic experience felt naturally when participating with total involvement. Flow is a state of being so involved in the experience of play and exploration for the pure enjoyment of the experience. Flow is the sense of fun used when working with you to allow for more fluent ideas and greater creative problem solving. At the conclusion of a recent session a client reflected: ‘I went on to making an image of my experience which gave me a way of

28/09/2025

We're excited to partner with Critical Info, who will be offering a series of workshops and webinars for our clients and the community. The workshops are designed to help individuals and families feel more confident and prepared when it comes to end-of-life planning.

Find out about Critical Info events in Perth at:
melvillecares.org.au/client-events/

Photo: Catherine from Critical Info will be hosting online and in-person workshops in Perth

23/09/2025

Stress doesn’t always scream loudly; sometimes it quietly eats away at your health and happiness. It’s called the silent killer for a reason:

It weakens your immune system, making you more prone to illness.

It destroys your metabolism, leading to weight issues and hormonal imbalance.

It impairs your sleep quality, leaving you restless and drained.

It impacts your skin health, causing premature aging, acne, or dullness.

It drains your energy, leaving you fatigued even after rest.

It ruins your mood, stealing away peace and joy.

✨ But here’s the truth: You can live a better, calmer, and longer life — not by avoiding stress completely (because that’s impossible) but by learning to manage it.

🔑 Simple ways to manage stress in a busy life:

1. Pause and Breathe – Deep breathing or even 5 minutes of mindful silence can reset your nervous system.

2. Move Your Body – Exercise, yoga, or even a short walk helps release tension and lifts your mood.

3. Declutter Your Mind – Journaling or brain-dumping thoughts onto paper clears mental chaos.

4. Set Boundaries – Learn to say no without guilt. Protect your energy.

5. Digital Detox – Step away from constant notifications; silence brings peace.

6. Gratitude Practice – Shift focus from stress to blessings by listing 3 things you’re grateful for daily.

7. Rest Without Guilt – Sleep well, take short breaks, and remind yourself that rest is productivity too.

8. Meditation & Mindfulness – Even 10 minutes a day can transform your inner calm.

🌸 Stress will always be part of life. But how you carry it is your choice. Instead of letting it weigh you down, learn to breathe through it, let go, and protect your inner peace.

💡 Remember: Peace is not found in the absence of problems, but in the presence of calm within yourself.

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