Highlands Holistic Art Therapy

30/09/2025

A post to save for when you want to be supportive to a friend

08/09/2025

I was listening to an interview with Rosie O’Donnell on the No Filter podcast today and liked what she said about empathy. There area lot of people, myself included, who feel strong emotions about things happening to strangers in far away places.

Rosie talked about crying over the Vietnam war as a child, when other people can put a wall up. Her therapist explained it as some people have windows with fly screens, glass, curtains, blinds, sometimes shutters, but Rosie always has her windows open.

I like that analogy.

(Also sorry for being so absent, I have been so busy!)

02/08/2025

Studio Spotlight: Creative Space Southern Highlands

More than just a studio - Creative Space is a mobile, inclusive hub that brings art, connection and creativity to life across the Shire. From drop-in sessions and community catch-ups to workshops and skill-building, Creative Space is a welcoming place for everyone - whether you're picking up a paintbrush for the first time or pursuing a professional arts practice.

This November, Creative Space joins the Southern Highlands Arts Trail, showcasing a vibrant collective of makers who share a passion for creativity, community and belonging.

Discover creativity in motion - visit Creative Space on the Trail and meet the artists shaping their stories in shared spaces.

Artist Credit: Creative Space Southern Highlands
Creative Space Southern Highlands

02/08/2025

Join us on Thursday 14 August 2025 for a Cost of Living Info Session!
FREE LUNCH with our friends - Vinnies Vans.
You can also pick up/ hear about handy info for you or someone you know AND there are kids activities! 🙂
Creative Space Southern Highlands is operating just down the road on this day too
at TAFE NSW - Moss Vale 10-2
Feel welcome to drop in on the way or afterwards if you have been wanting to see what it’s all about!
ALL Creative Space Community Outreach sessions and workshops are free and are offered across the shire - a great opportunity to learn something new and or meet new people in relaxed venues.

Vinnies Wollongong

20/06/2025

26/05/2025

National Sorry Day is held to remember the Stolen Generations, acknowledging the history of injustice, remembering, reflecting and reconciling. Working to bring together all Australians, Indigenous and non-Indigenous.

*Image from saaccon.org.au

20/05/2025

The Fold is sharing stories about volunteering this week, I’m proud to be a local volunteer

20/05/2025

Rabbit sat with their younger self…
“You are safe,” said Rabbit, “and you are loved.”

©Tara Shannon, 2021

18/05/2025

Journey to Wellness is worth a follow, try these approaches for improving your wellbeing - this one is for when you’re feeling unsafe

16/05/2025

Speaking out when people are being transphobic or homophobic, some suggestions on the to start.

15/05/2025

I regularly have these conversations:

Can’t do something? What’s a step before that?

Can’t keep up with washing? Wear clothes an extra day, give everyone their own basket so if clothes aren’t put away they are still together.

Can’t put a boundary in at work or home? What’s a step towards that that you are comfortable with?

*image below copied from Happy Crispy

11/05/2025

Happy Mother’s Day to all the mums, and the ones filling in for mums. Thinking of all the people who find this day hard, the ones who’ve lost their mums, lost their children, have a difficult relationship, or couldn’t be a mum when they wanted to be.