Knowing Me Knowing You

28 Aug 2025

Knowing … creative arts therapy and healing

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Knowing … creative arts therapy and healing

On this episode of Knowing Me, Knowing You, Trent is joined by queer art therapist and counsellor, Nick Denson, to discuss creative arts therapy and the role it can play in healing. Together, they discuss:

The difference between ‘arts therapy’ and ‘creative arts therapy’,
How art therapy informs “art as language”, and how it can create conversation,
How creative arts therapy and art making can benefit from a person-centred approach,
What role creative and expressive arts therapy have in healing,
The role of seeking our supervision for art therapists,
What ‘art therapy affirming practice’ looks like, as well as
Why it’s important for queer people to express themselves creatively.

Please keep in mind, the discussions, topics, and advice provided as part of this podcast are general in nature. They should not replace specific and individualised mental health support that might be needed. If you are experiencing mental health concerns, you can visit the Joy Radio support page for assistance and guidance at: https://www.joy.org.au/support

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Knowing Me, Knowing You – hosted by Trent McWhinney and Dave Demmer.

Trent and Dave are mates, therapists, and all-round queer guys on a new journey of personal discovery. Get to know them, and yourself, as they dive into topics on mental health and self-development. Filled with vulnerability and laughter, the boys chat to professionals, experts, and those with lived experience to unpack what it means to truly know yourself.