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3 steps to get therapeutic benefits from writing about art
Patrick Wright researched the therapeutic qualities of writing about art and suggests three steps for trying it yourself.
Caring as much as you do was killing you
We need to talk about burnout in the arts, and how to recognise it.
Why writing 'cli-fi' might relieve your eco-anxiety
How does writing fiction focused on climate change impact those who write it? Dr Rachel Hennessy, Alex Cothren and Amy…
How to get the most out of a visit to an art gallery with kids
Start young and make gallery visits a normal activity, says visual artist and lecturer in teacher education, Naomi Zouwer.
It’s beginning to look a lot like burnout
How to take care of yourself before the holidays start.
An educational psychologist explains how to think about your ATAR and set post-school goals
As Year 12 students receive their 'score' it's important to help them maintain a sense of perspective – and adventure…
‘How is the Great Australian Novel going?’
Author Nicholas Jose says the Great Australian Novel 'isn't doing too badly, thanks'.
AI is now accessible to everyone: three things parents should teach their kids – and themselves
We're all learning how to use AI on the fly, but kids especially must learn the risks as well as…
Shane MacGowan: a timeless voice for Ireland’s UK diaspora
MacGowan gave visibility to the second-generation Irish in England, says Dr Sean Campbell.
I’ve had enough of Sad Bad Girl novels and sensationalised trauma
I’ve had enough of Sad Bad Girl novels, but I’m hungry for complex stories about women.