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Brief Career Day presentation for middle and high school students about Art Therapy and some of education, training, and qualities needed to be an Art Therapist.
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Career Spotlight: Art
Therapy
Gretchen Miller MA, ATR-BC, CTC-SRegistered Board Certified Art Therapist | Certified Trauma Consultant
Art Therapy is…
The deliberate therapeutic use of art to meet
psychological needs, provided by an art
therapist.
An alternative means of communication that uses art media, art-making, the
creative process, and client responses as a
reflection of an individual and their experiences.
“Art therapy is the therapeutic use of art making, by people who experience illness, trauma, or
challenges in living, and by people who seek personal development. Through creating art and
reflecting on the art products and processes, people can increase awareness of self and
others, cope with symptoms, stress, and traumatic experiences; enhance cognitive
abilities; and enjoy the life affirming pleasures of making art.”
~American Art Therapy Association | arttherapy.org
Art Therapists are:
Master level mental health professionals trained in the
use of art and media, as well as psychological and
counseling approaches.
Art therapists work with a range of populations including: children,
adolescents, adults, older adults, couples, and families.
Art therapists work in mental health agencies, school
districts, community programs, residential treatment
programs, shelters, hospitals, correctional facilities, hospices,
wellness centers, in private practice, and more.
Source: The American Art Therapy Association | arttherapy.org
Where Art Therapists Work:
My Motivation For This Career Path
Becoming an Art Therapist
Requires Undergraduate Studio Art and Psychology Coursework
Entry Level Education into the Profession is a Master’s Degree in Art Therapy
Post Graduate School: Art Therapists can obtain National Credentialing as a Registered Art Therapist (ATR) and become Board Certified (BC)
Some States in the US have Art Therapy Licensure and Regulate the Practice at the State-Level
In My Art Therapy Career…
Youth Residential Treatment | Grieving Children & Families
Survivors of Domestic Violence | Homelessness
Children, Adolescents, & Women | Trauma & Loss
Group Orientated, Trauma Informed, & Social Action
Teaching, Supervision, Consultation
Independent Art Therapy Contractor
Important Personal Qualities
Caring, Empathic, & Understanding
Passion to Help & Serve Others in Need
Flexible & Patient
Creative and Skilled in a Variety of Art Media
Healthy Boundaries and Professional Trust
Insightful
Good listener, Strong Interpersonal SkillsExplore Health Careers: explorehealthcareers.org | O * Net Online onetonline.org
Job Responsibilities
Understanding client needs & objectives related to treatment planning and reason for services
Planning and prepping appropriate therapeutic art interventions, media, & directives
Art supply and creative space management
Documentation, Referral Follow Up, Advocacy
Team Meetings, Reviews, and Consultations
Facilitating Art Therapy Sessions to improve physical, cognitive, or emotional well-being
Art Therapy Education and Program Development
Art Therapy & Trauma Intervention
Sensory based
A visual voice for unspeakable experiences
Empower emotional expression and well-being
Create & Re-establish Safety
Support & Strengthen Coping, Normalize & Manage Traumatic Stress
Peacemaking through Art Video:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LS2v5YF5msI
Resources
Ohio’s Buckeye Art Therapy Association: buckeyearttherapy.org
Ursuline College Art Therapy & Counseling Program: ursuline.edu
© 2014 Gretchen Miller MA, ATR-BC, CTC-Sgretchen-miller.com