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Rested Minds

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Trauma Informed, disability services. Psychological support and Counselling. Creative arts processing where talk therapy can be difficult.

03/11/2026

🎨 Exploring the therapeutic language of Colour.

Dark colours in expressive arts therapy can offer a powerful way of communicating emotions and experiences that may be difficult to put into words.

Deep shades, strong contrasts and layers of colour can provide a space to explore feelings such as sadness, anger, uncertainty or emotional intensity. They don't necessarily represent something negative; rather, they can give form and expression to what is being experienced internally.

Through creative expression, individuals can begin to externalise, make sense of and connect with their inner experiences, at their own pace.

Sometimes, the artwork says what words cannot. 🤎

03/11/2026

🎨 Exploring the therapeutic language of art - Containment.

In creative therapy, the use of colour, space and containment can be meaningful therapeutic tools. Defined boundaries create a sense of containment – offering safety, structure, holding and a defined space within which feelings and experiences can be explored.

There is no need to make everything light or positive. Sometimes, wellbeing begins with having a safe space to acknowledge, express and make sense of what is there.

At Rested Minds, we recognise the value of creative expression as another pathway towards understanding, connection and healing.

28/10/2026

Most clients know exactly what they need 🧡 Let it flow 🤎

24/10/2026

We invite you to unlearn and return to yourself today! Spend time outside, breathe in the air, touch something in nature, breeeeathe long, slow breaths 🧡💛

24/10/2026

🎨 Sometimes, we need to feel rather than find the words.

Sensory art invites us to get messy, explore textures, move our hands, and connect with the present moment. There’s no right or wrong, no expectation to create something beautiful — just the freedom to explore, release, and experience.

The magic is in the doing, not the finished piece. 💜

22/10/2026

What are your plans for today? 💚

22/10/2026

🎨 From imagination or internal emotions to expression…

Sometimes, we don’t need words to express what’s happening inside us. Sometimes we simply don't have the words.

Through expressive arts, colour, shapes, texture and symbols can evolve into something deeper - a way to explore our thoughts, connect with our emotions and discover new ways to understand ourselves.

It’s never about creating a perfect picture. It’s about the process, the freedom to explore, and what emerges along the way.

At Rested Minds, we offer a safe, supportive space for regulation, exploration, self-expression and emotional wellbeing.

Address

Shed#9, 38-42 Pease Street, Manoora
Cairns, QLD
4870

Opening Hours

Monday	8:30am - 5pm
Tuesday	8:30am - 5pm
Wednesday	8:30am - 5pm
Thursday	8:30am - 5pm
Friday	8:30am - 5pm

Telephone

+61477004677

Website

http://www.restedminds.com.au/

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