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The Creative Therapy Circle in 2025

Join the Creative Therapy Circle, a safe space for self-discovery and healing through art therapy. Weekly workshops online or in Melbourne combine mindfulness, creativity, and community. Reconnect, grow, and express yourself. Sign up today to start your journey!

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Start the Year Renewed: Transform Your Mind with This Powerful 15-Minute Exercise

Start your year refreshed and renewed with a powerful 15-minute exercise designed to clear your mind, reduce holiday stress, and bring clarity. Inspired by the soothing metaphor of water, this art therapy and mindfulness practice helps you reset and heal. Download the free activity today and step into the new year with intention and peace.

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Why Holidays Are So Mental and How to Avoid It

Discover the hidden mental pressures we face during the festive holiday season. This article explores practical tools like journaling, gratitude practices, and creative therapies to foster mental well-being and shift from survival mode to thriving. Learn how to navigate the holidays mindfully and with self-care.

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How to Use Your Smartphone for Phototherapy?

How to Use Your Smartphone for Phototherapy? Learn how to use your smartphone as a tool for emotional exploration, mindfulness, and self-reflection. Through intentional photography, capture meaningful moments, ground yourself in the present, and gain insights into your inner world. Join our unique Melbourne art therapy workshop, "Capturing Memories Through Phototherapy," for personal growth, emotional healing, and creative self-discovery. Perfect for those interested in art therapy, emotional grounding, and mindful photography.

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Why Valerie Ogorodnyk is on a Mission to Heal Through Art Therapy

Valerie Ogorodnyk, founder of Active Kreative, uses art therapy to empower and heal. With roots in Crimea and a career spanning Ukraine to Australia, she blends transpersonal psychology and creative arts to offer a holistic approach to well-being. Guided by her Cassiopeian soul, she supports Ukrainian refugees and fosters community through creativity, empathy, and resilience, helping others find strength and hope.

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What is Neurographic Art?

Neurographic Art is a transformative practice that blends creativity and neuroscience, designed to help individuals tap into their inner world, reduce stress, and promote emotional healing. Developed by psychologist Pavel Piskarev in 2014, this method uses fluid, free-flowing lines to mirror the brain’s neural pathways, encouraging new connections and patterns of thought. Whether you're seeking a way to relieve stress, boost creativity, or explore your emotions, Neurographic Art offers a meditative, therapeutic experience that anyone can try—no art skills required. At Active Kreative, we offer hands-on workshops where you can learn this unique art form and unlock your creative potential in a supportive, nurturing environment.

Discover how Neurographic Art can help you find clarity, focus, and peace. Ready to explore? Join us for our next workshop or book a one-on-one session to begin your journey!

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How Art Therapy Supports Special Needs

Art therapy is a powerful tool for individuals with special needs, providing a creative, non-verbal approach to emotional healing, self-expression, and personal growth.

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Why Art Therapy is the Ideal Tool for Ukrainian Refugees

Art therapy is not just a tool for healing trauma—it is a pathway to growth and empowerment, enabling individuals to rebuild their identities and find strength in their journey of integration. Together, we can continue to support refugees and immigrants, ensuring they have the resources and opportunities they need to thrive in their new communities.

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Holistic Art and Transpersonal Counselling in Melbourne: A Holistic Approach to Healing

In today's world, emotional and mental health challenges like anxiety, stress, and life transitions often require more than traditional talk therapy to heal fully. The Active Kreative Method, combining Art Therapy and Transpersonal Therapy, offers a holistic, non-verbal, and deeply transformative approach. Whether you're dealing with anxiety, navigating career changes, or seeking spiritual growth, this method creates a unique space for healing and personal development through creativity.

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Empowering Ukrainian Refugees Through Art Therapy and Integration in Australia

KOLO Project providing a holistic approach to trauma healing, community building, and integration for Ukrainian refugees in Austtalia. Through art therapy, coping strategies, and a nurturing environment, participants have not only processed their past experiences but have also developed the tools needed to build a positive future in their new home.

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