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You Matter

You Matter

You Matter: A Space to Pause, Express, Connect & Thrive

You Matter is a creative art therapy group for teens aged between 13-18 years who are living with or have lived with family violence. You Matter provides a safe space for teens to express themselves, their feelings & experiences through the creative arts.

Creative art therapy provides a means to:

  • Express thoughts, feelings & experiences through various art forms
  • Establish ways to stabilise and regulate emotions
  • Develop skills for creative reflection, problem-solving and self-care
  • Learn about healthy relationships, individual rights, and boundaries
  • Improve self-confidence and self-esteem
  • Use fun and creativity to enable the exploration of inner strengths and resources
  • Form new peer connections
  • Learn new tools with which to move forward in life with a little more confidence

Find out more here.

Participation is free and all art materials will be provided.

No artistic skills are necessary!!

You Matter is provided in partnership with: