Sarah Poulton - Sensorimotor Art Therapist

11/08/2025

I’ve been working on an exciting collaboration with the Launceston City Council, Laurel House and Stompin Dance! 🎨🥁🎭🤹‍♂️ It’s been in planning for months, lots of back and forth and discussions it’s often felt like a pipe dream. But over the last 2 weeks it’s all been rolled out. With the support of 2 very passionate and caring Counsellors from Laurel House, Gabe and Daisy from Stompin and and Colin from the council, I have facilitated 2 workshops over the last 2 weeks with a total of 16 teens and it has been invigorating 🌈❄️🪷🍄🍀. A special shout out to Megan that co-facilitated with me on Sunday, it was so great working with you.

The council had a vision and a core part of that was to request input from young people in Launceston to inform their child safe policy. Lucky me, I got to do what I love best and engage with a group of teens in a creative arts workshop and that content will then inform the policy.

A couple of times I just caught myself captivated by the participants creativity without hesitation and I just smiled. Here’s what stood out for me across the 2 workshops.

🫟 the majority of teens had experienced a gut instinct that something was wrong at some stage in their life and that instinct was right.

🫟 that given the opportunity many teens are able to identify moments where they have felt unsafe and strategies that they use to resolve that.

🫟 most teens feel moments where their safety is compromised on a regular basis

🫟 most teens were able to more clearly recognise people and places that felt safe in their life at the end of the workshop.

🫟 some of them felt strongly enough about the importance of the role of that safe person in their life they wanted to tell them.

🫟 listening to the depth of understanding that some I of them had about how unsafe women in our community feel gave me hope for change.

🫟 teenagers are just awesome. They are filled with unique ideas and watching their creative process was inspiring.

I’m glad the ball is rolling on this policy and I’m glad that I was asked to assist.

03/08/2025

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dAda mUse is excited to announce the return of the Surrealist Art and Poetry Prize for 2025. Applications are now LIVE on our website, welcoming all artists and poets with a love for the surreal; show us your passion!

* Background art by 2024 Grand Prize winner, Fereleth Lee *

🏢 121 Cimitiere Street, Launceston
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📞 0422 509 644

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15/07/2025

If you are looking for a counsellor with a difference, please consider Nic. She really has such a beautifully warm presence that makes the whole process seem not as daunting. Reflecting inward can be a scary process, please take the time to look at Nic's website, she is a beautiful soul.

Behind the busy mind and familiar stories, beneath the overwhelm, there’s a quieter place. A place where you’re no longer chasing, proving, or performing. A place where you can simply be.



14/05/2025

I saw a young person today at the Big Picture school for their session. We sat in a different location to normal and I was looking over at the wall in front of me, thinking how familiar the artwork was. The ribbons with words in them really caught my eye. Then I had a little chuckle to myself when the penny finally landed. It was a piece of the massive canvas that was created at the QVMAG for International Women's Day! The teacher at the school that I spoke to indicated that she thought the statements really captured the ethos of the school;
"I am unique"
"I am supported"
"I am precious"
"I am solid and flexible"
How lovely that someone else's embodied knowing landed at this school to provide affirmations for the students. I love a good ripple effect.

30/04/2025

Here's a lovely testimonial from my recent workshops at the QVMAG - Art Gallery. Lis had never attended a workshop before and stepping into this space, not knowing anyone and unsure what to expect, is really brave. Thanks Lis for coming, I'm glad that it brought some clarity and healing for you.

22/04/2025

NDIS review into arts and music therapy update - Professor Stephen Duckett has submitted his review into arts and music therapy to the NDIA for consideration.

At this stage there is no change to NDIS participants accessing Arts and Music therapy if they have allocated money for therapeutic services.

Here's the NDIS public statement for more information.

https://ndis.gov.au/news/10689-independent-review-music-and-art-therapy-update?fbclid=IwY2xjawJz4OdleHRuA2FlbQIxMABicmlkETE1VHE4YThMT2xrTlB6N3cwAR4EOcL5LwzoZIZ356nOsPSNz8hkas0OxVzQlnE1WvsyDgA19hI_lebMmkPyAQ_aem_Kk7MIvu_BL4GEuDkq18idA

If you have any questions, please let me know.

We want to thank Dr Stephen Duckett AM for his detailed consideration, and thank everyone who engaged with Dr Duckett in his conduct of an independent review into music and art therapy supports.

11/03/2025

You are worth it! All of you.
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23/02/2025

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16/02/2025

💜 International Women’s Day is just around the corner, and I am so excited to share something special that’s been brewing behind the scenes! 💜

For the past few weeks, I've been meeting with local artists and the incredible team at the QVMAG, brainstorming how we can contribute to this year's theme: Accelerate Action for Gender Equality. ✨

Together, we stood in one of the display rooms at the QVMAG, surrounded by the clean, blank canvas of white walls, sharing ideas and allowing our creativity to flow. It was a powerful moment—honouring the women who paved the way for us to be able to hold conversations like these, to create opportunities for connection, and to come together to take action.

This year, we are focused on empowering all of us—women and men alike—to engage with what equality means and how we can accelerate progress. 💪

I wanted to create something that would give women a chance to step into a space just for them. To connect deeply with themselves, to explore their emotions, and to rediscover their strength. As women, we are natural nurturers—tending to wounds, offering love, creating life, and spreading care. But we’ve also been fighting for decades for the recognition of our worth, and for true equality across gender, race, religion, and so many other divides.

We are strong, we are vulnerable, we are fierce, and we are capable of changing the world. 🌍

I am beyond thrilled to introduce Katie Barron, Manuela Pilz, and Daria Andrews—three incredibly talented local artists who will be blending their artistic gifts to create a beautiful Tapestry of Stories. This canvas will evolve as a collective work, with everyone invited to join at designated times to add parts of their own story. The phrases, thoughts, and emotions shared in our workshops will be woven into this tapestry, with all voices coming together—uniting as we feel what is needed to Accelerate Equality.

The workshops are open to all, and I encourage both women and men to join. Vulnerability is a strength, and it’s through shared experience that we can make real change.

🗓️ Workshop Dates and further details: https://www.eventbrite.com.au/e/qvmag-x-iwd25-a-tapestry-of-stories-progressive-art-canvas-tickets-1215812310349?aff=ebdssbdestsearch

Let’s come together, share our stories, and Accelerate Action for Gender Equality.

I can’t wait to see you there. 💜

Join our progressive art workshops and create a community canvas artwork as part of our IWD2025 program.

11/02/2025

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10/02/2025

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