Sarah Poulton - Sensorimotor Art Therapist

08/03/2026

How lovely it has been to be involved with so many wonderful women in the International Women's Day events held through the QVMAG. Happy International Women's Day to all the wonderful women in my world.
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04/03/2026

I am so saddened that we live in a world where a 13-year-old would be in so much pain and feel so isolated that they think the only way out is to take their life. It happens far too often and this song just bought me to tears. Heartbroken at the loss of a child and so deeply moved that a young girl that didn't even know her was compelled to write this song.
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30/11/2025

Start with the sensory and the cognitive will follow.
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06/11/2025

It's been 6 years since I commenced working with students in schools. Utilising arts therapy to assist students in expressing themselves 😜, figuring out what's going on their life 🤯, a space to feel safe and seen🧐. Sometimes it's just to offload without the pressure of having to make eye contact 🫣. Sometimes it's a quiet space without a word spoken 🤐, making together and leaving all of life's troubles at the door.

In all seriousness, it's been an ongoing process of learning for me and I feel blessed that I am entrusted by schools and these wonderful humans.

My little 6-year anniversary of walking alongside students in this way prompted me to tally the number of students I am actively working with in schools at the moment. I am shocked to tell you that it has reached 47 this week 😲.

14/10/2025

I thought I'd share some love in the world. What a beautiful version of this very powerful song.
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01/10/2025

An inspirational leader that was passionate about educating people about the importance of their choices and the impact that they have in the world. We have a responsibility.
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We lost Dr. Jane Goodall today, a pioneer and visionary who changed how we view nature and every aspect of our collective humanity. Thank you, Jane.

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
📩 info@dadamuse.com.au
📞 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.