UpBeat Creative Arts Therapy

UpBeat Creative Arts Therapy UpBeat Creative Arts Therapy offers a safe, supportive space to boost well-being, confidence, and self-expression through art.

Chris Petrie is a qualified Creative Arts Therapist & NDIS provider, helping all ages explore the healing power of creativity. Chris Petrie is a passionate advocate of art therapy as a means towards healing and self-expression. His journey began with a deep love for art, which led him to become an art teacher, graphic designer and artist. He realised the therapeutic potential of art and pursued a

Master's Degree in Therapeutic Arts Practice. As a professionally qualified and registered Creative Arts Therapist and NDIS Provider, Chris founded UpBeat Creative Arts Therapy, known as 'UpBeat CAT.' He believes that art serves as a powerful, non-verbal language for healing and personal exploration for all people and all ages. Through UpBeat CAT, Chris guides individuals on a journey, helping them improve their mental and emotional well-being, boost self-confidence, and nurture self-esteem. If you're looking for a therapeutic journey filled with creativity and personal growth, Chris invites you to join him on this adventure. Contact him for a free consultation, and together, you can explore the transformative power of art therapy, one brushstroke at a time.

Most people don't avoid planning because they don't care.They avoid it because they don't know where to begin.One small ...
11/07/2026

Most people don't avoid planning because they don't care.
They avoid it because they don't know where to begin.
One small conversation.
One document.
One decision.
That's often enough to start.
Finish this sentence...
"I really should __________________."
Sometimes writing it down is the hardest part.

🌿 Take it at your own pace.
The Gentle Preparation Series is designed to help you organise important information, start meaningful conversations, and reduce stress for the people you love.
✔️ Download the free Gentle Preparation Checklist
✔️ Explore the complete Gentle Preparation Series
FREE Download
https://www.upbeatcat.com.au/gps-checklist

Many people hope to leave something valuable behind.Sometimes the most valuable gift isn't money.It's clarity.Knowing wh...
10/07/2026

Many people hope to leave something valuable behind.
Sometimes the most valuable gift isn't money.
It's clarity.
Knowing where important documents are.
Knowing someone's wishes.
Knowing you're carrying out the life they wanted.
That kind of gift costs nothing.
What's one piece of information you think every family should know?

🌿 Take it at your own pace.
The Gentle Preparation Series is designed to help you organise important information, start meaningful conversations, and reduce stress for the people you love.
✔️ Download the free Gentle Preparation Checklist
✔️ Explore the complete Gentle Preparation Series
FREE Download
https://www.upbeatcat.com.au/gps-checklist

One day, there comes a time when we can no longer ask the questions we meant to ask.Where is the Will?What music would y...
08/07/2026

One day, there comes a time when we can no longer ask the questions we meant to ask.
Where is the Will?
What music would you like at your farewell?
Who should be contacted?
Would you prefer burial or cremation?
These conversations aren't about expecting the worst.
They're about making life a little easier for the people we love.
If you could ask someone in your family just one important question today, what would it be?

🌿 Take it at your own pace.
The Gentle Preparation Series is designed to help you organise important information, start meaningful conversations, and reduce stress for the people you love.
✔️ Download the free Gentle Preparation Checklist
✔️ Explore the complete Gentle Preparation Series
https://www.upbeatcat.com.au/gps-checklist

One of the most common assumptions families make is:"They already know."They know where the important documents are.They...
29/06/2026

One of the most common assumptions families make is:

"They already know."

They know where the important documents are.

They know who to contact.

They know what I'd want.

They know where everything is kept.

Yet when life takes an unexpected turn, many families discover there are important details that were never discussed, recorded, or shared.

Preparation isn't about expecting something bad to happen.

It's about reducing uncertainty and making life a little easier for the people we care about.

What's one thing you suspect your family may not know that would be helpful for them to know?

If you'd like a gentle place to start, you can download the free Gentle Preparation Checklist here:
https://www.upbeatcat.com.au/gps-checklist-about

A simple question:If you weren't available tomorrow, what is one thing your family would struggle to locate?Documents?Pa...
26/06/2026

A simple question:
If you weren't available tomorrow, what is one thing your family would struggle to locate?
Documents?
Passwords?
Healthcare information?
Instructions?
Most people can identify at least one area immediately.
Awareness is the first step.
You might find this useful:
https://www.upbeatcat.com.au/gps-checklist-about

When people think about preparation, they often imagine a long list of tasks that need to be completed.A will.Important ...
23/06/2026

When people think about preparation, they often imagine a long list of tasks that need to be completed.

A will.

Important documents.

Healthcare decisions.

Insurance information.

Passwords and digital accounts.

It's easy to feel overwhelmed before you've even begun.

The reality is that preparation rarely happens all at once.

It happens one small step at a time.

One conversation.

One document.

One box ticked.

Progress matters far more than perfection.

What's one thing you've already organised—or one thing you'd like to tackle next?

If you'd like a gentle place to begin, you can download the free Gentle Preparation Checklist here:
https://www.upbeatcat.com.au/gps-checklist-about

Many people tell themselves they'll get around to it later.The paperwork.The important documents.The conversations they'...
22/06/2026

Many people tell themselves they'll get around to it later.

The paperwork.

The important documents.

The conversations they've been meaning to have.

The information their family might need one day.

The challenge is that later has a habit of becoming months or even years.

The good news?

Preparation doesn't have to happen all at once.

It can start with one document.

One folder.

One conversation.

One small task finally marked "DONE".

I've found that many people experience a surprising sense of relief once they've taken that first step.

Not because everything is finished.

But because they've started.

What's one thing you've been meaning to organise that would bring you a little more peace of mind if it was finally done?

If you'd like a gentle place to begin, you can download the free Gentle Preparation Checklist here:

https://www.upbeatcat.com.au/gps-checklist-about

Many people avoid preparation because it feels pessimistic.I understand that.Nobody enjoys thinking about illness, agein...
19/06/2026

Many people avoid preparation because it feels pessimistic.

I understand that.

Nobody enjoys thinking about illness, ageing, loss, or unexpected change.

But I see preparation differently.

Preparation isn't about expecting the worst.

It's about reducing uncertainty.

It's about making things a little easier for the people we care about.

It's the same reason we create wills, keep emergency contacts, buy insurance, or leave instructions for someone looking after our pets while we're away.

Preparation is not an act of fear.

It's an act of care.

A way of saying:

"I've thought about this, and I want to make things easier for those I love."

You don't have to complete everything today.

You don't have to have every answer.

One small step is enough.

If you'd like a gentle place to start, you can download the free Gentle Preparation Checklist below.
https://www.upbeatcat.com.au/gps-checklist-about

If something unexpected happened tomorrow, would the people closest to you know where to find what matters most?Not just...
18/06/2026

If something unexpected happened tomorrow, would the people closest to you know where to find what matters most?

Not just important documents.

But the practical details that often become difficult to locate when they are needed most.

Would they know:
• Where your important documents are stored?
• Who to contact?
• Your healthcare preferences?
• Important account information?
• The things that matter most to you?

Most people assume their family knows more than they actually do.

It's not anyone's fault.

Life gets busy, and these conversations are often pushed aside for another day.

The Gentle Preparation Checklist was created to help identify those gaps before they become a source of stress or uncertainty.

You don't need to complete everything.

You only need to begin.

Download your free checklist here: https://www.upbeatcat.com.au/gps-checklist-about

Most families don't avoid important conversations because they don't care.They avoid them because they don't know how to...
15/06/2026

Most families don't avoid important conversations because they don't care.

They avoid them because they don't know how to begin.

Questions about future wishes, important documents, healthcare decisions, and personal preferences often remain unspoken. Not because they aren't important, but because they can feel uncomfortable, emotional, or overwhelming.

Many families assume there will be plenty of time later.

Unfortunately, later sometimes arrives in the form of a crisis, an illness, or an unexpected event.

A gentle conversation today can reduce confusion, stress, and uncertainty tomorrow.

You don't need to have every answer.

You don't need to discuss everything at once.

Sometimes the most important step is simply starting.

Have you ever experienced a situation where a conversation was left too late?

If you'd like a gentle place to begin, I've created a free Gentle Preparation Checklist to help individuals and families organise important information and identify practical next steps.

Download your free checklist here: https://www.upbeatcat.com.au/gps-checklist-about

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