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Children do not always communicate emotions through words. Feelings such as anxiety, sadness, fear, frustration, or confusion are often expressed through play, behaviour, imagination, movement, and sensory experiences long before children can fully verbalise what they are feeling internally. Art therapy offers children a safe and developmentally appropriate space to explore emotions, relationships, and experiences through creative expression. Through drawing, painting, storyt

What if creativity could help strengthen the bond between babies and their caregivers — even before language develops? Art therapy focuses on shared sensory experiences and emotional connection, offering a playful yet powerful way to support early development and nurture secure attachment in infancy. Art therapy is a flexible and adaptable approach that can be used across a wide range of settings, making it especially suitable for work with infants and their caregivers (Berge

Healing Through Creativity: A Gentle Path Forward My name is Tyla. I am an Australian-trained Art Therapist currently awaiting my art therapy registration with the Health Professions Council of South Africa (HPCSA) in South Africa. I am also a specialised wellness counsellor, passionate about supporting individuals in ways that feel safe, meaningful, and empowering. I believe that healing doesn’t always begin with words. For many people, talking about what hurts can feel over