What Does an Art Therapist Do? Art therapists are trained in both therapy and art, and have studied and mastered both psychology and human development, having received a Master’s Degree. There are various requirements for becoming an art therapist as well as certifications which means they are...
I’m not sure but is it not a requirement that a person has a master’s level degree to legally practice as an art therapist in the United Kingdom? Does anyone know information that contradicts that. Since that is a regulated health profession, I thought that the minimum requirements for ...
Be open and honest with your therapist: It’s important to inform your massage therapist of any medical conditions, allergies, or sensitivities you have, as well as any areas of the body that are particularly sore or tender. This will help them tailor the massage to your specific needs and ...
If so, what was that like for you or for them? Andrew: One of my colleagues, Sara Birkofer, led a discussion with a local art therapist of an exhibition by photographer Sohrab Hura called The Levee, and we explored the intersection of emotion and mental health through Sohrab’s photographs...
Image 1: Reflective image exploring the role of the art therapist in create a safe space for a client. Image 1 explores how it is the art therapist’s role to ensure the therapy space feels safe, protected and secure (shown by the blue outer circle). This allows a client to feel like...
Do you think art school helped you more than a regular university would have? (Or vice versa if you attended a regular university.) I have no idea, but I bet “art school” would have been pretty damn fun too. After attending art school/university, what was the major decision you made...
We also wanted to go into this project with the idea that a designer may not be interested in solving problems or bringing visitors to a meaningful resolution, but that it was more important to use this opportunity to pose questions and challenge assumptions, much like a good therapist would ...
We know that good art museum education, especially practices that focus on personal interpretation and perspective, can be therapeutic without being therapy. But, because T-AAME is at the intersection of art museum education and therapy, we strongly advocate for working with a licensed therapist wh...