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Biography
Emma Gentle is an art therapist and researcher. She completed her PhD (USyd) on group art-making processes; Master of Art Therapy (WSU); MA in Applied Anthropology, Community and Youth Work (GU); and Diplomas in Psychology and Applied Psychology (BU). Emma primarily uses participatory and arts-based research methods. Emma’s research and practice centres on the capacity of creativity to improve mental health. In her practice, she utilises art processes to: 1) cultivate unencumbered expression of feelings; 2) tell story; 3) increase connection; 4) reduce stigma; and 5) as a creative recovery tool. Emma has lived, studied and worked with varied cultural cohorts in Australia, UK and Mexico. Her arts practice includes sculpture, multimedia, film and photography.
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Qualifications
Doctor of Philosophy
Research keywords
- Art therapy
- Creative recovery
- Mental Health Recovery
- Creativity
- Psychotherapy
- Community arts
- Participatory co-design
- Quality of life
- Qualitative research
- Group facilitation
- Counselling
- Community
Expertise related to UN Sustainable Development Goals
In 2015, UN member states agreed to 17 global Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) to end poverty, protect the planet and ensure prosperity for all. This person’s work contributes towards the following SDG(s):
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SDG 10 Reduced Inequalities -
SDG 11 Sustainable Cities and Communities -
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SDG 16 Peace, Justice and Strong Institutions
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"Art saved my life; it saved my life": how art-making creates connection and builds resilience
Gentle, E. & Calhoun, T., 1 Jan 2025, Art Therapy with People with Learning Disabilities: Authentic Voices in Clinical Practice and Research. Power, N. & Hackett, S. (eds.). U.K.: Routledge, p. 93-106 14 p.Research output: Chapter in Book / Conference Paper › Chapter › peer-review
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Explainer: NDIS and creative arts therapies
Gentle, E., 2024, In: Journal of Creative Arts Therapies. 19, 2, 10 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article
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I am more than my diagnosis': amplifying the voice of consumers in the design and delivery of mental health services
Paton, J., Carrington, A., Gentle, E. & Horsfall, D., 2024, In: Australian Journal of Rural Health. 32, 6, p. 1140-1149 10 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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Supporting disaster-affected communities in regional Australia with creative recovery initiatives
Gentle, E., Oct 2024, In: The Australian Journal of Emergency Management. 39, 4, p. 105-111 7 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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Creative Recovery Training Programme Evaluation Report
Gentle, E., May 2023, Macksville, N.S.W.: Arts Mid North Coast. 68 p.Research output: Book/Research Report › Research report
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Journal of Creative Arts Therapies (Journal)
Gentle, E. (Reviewer)
25 Sept 2025Activity: Peer-review and Editorial Work › Publication peer-review
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Contemporary Social Science (Journal)
Gentle, E. (Reviewer)
2025Activity: Peer-review and Editorial Work › Publication peer-review
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Qualitative Health Research (Journal)
Gentle, E. (Reviewer)
2025Activity: Peer-review and Editorial Work › Publication peer-review
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Qualitative Health Research (Journal)
Gentle, E. (Reviewer)
2025Activity: Peer-review and Editorial Work › Publication peer-review
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Journal of Applied Research in Intellectual Disabilities (Journal)
Gentle, E. (Reviewer)
2024 → …Activity: Peer-review and Editorial Work › Publication peer-review