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Here in Florida, knowing who is and who isn't an “art therapist” may not be easy. Hopefully the following information will help to clarify this question:
Who are Art Therapists?
Art therapists are master’s-level professionals who hold a degree in art therapy or a related field. Educational requirements include: theories of art therapy, counseling, and psychotherapy; ethics and standards of practice; assessment and evaluation; individual, group, and family techniques; human and creative development; multicultural issues; research methods; and practicum experiences in clinical, community, and/or other settings. Art therapists are skilled in the application of a variety of art modalities (drawing, painting, sculpture, and other media) for assessment and treatment.
(http://www.americanarttherapyassociation.org/upload/whoarearttherapists2009.pdf)
According to the American Art Therapy Association, the practice/clinical standards for “art therapy” require educational requirements such as a Master's degree in Art Therapy. Using the term “art therapy” without completing the educational requirements may be misleading. http://www.arttherapy.org/upload/systempathways.pdf. Please see requirements set by the American Art Therapy Association and the Art Therapy Credentials Board; www.arttherapy.org; www.atcb.org.
Please help us to promote the field of art therapy and protect the public and community interests by knowing who is and isn't an “art therapist.”
Here at the Florida Art Therapy Association, we take pride in the field of art therapy and in helping our members meet and exceed the ethical standards of conduct as outlined by the American Art Therapy Association and the Art Therapy Credentials Board.
We are happy to cultivate working relationships with individuals across such fields as counseling, social work, psychology, psychiatry, and more. We feel honored to work with talented and diverse colleagues for the benefit of our clients.
If you are a counselor, social worker, psychologist, psychiatrist or other professional interested in art therapy, please allow us to provide art therapy in-services, and educational presentations at your place of employment, university, and/ or classroom. Email us to find out more.
Feel free to contact us with questions or suggestions regarding how together, we can better serve the Florida community.
Who are Art Therapists?
Art therapists are master’s-level professionals who hold a degree in art therapy or a related field. Educational requirements include: theories of art therapy, counseling, and psychotherapy; ethics and standards of practice; assessment and evaluation; individual, group, and family techniques; human and creative development; multicultural issues; research methods; and practicum experiences in clinical, community, and/or other settings. Art therapists are skilled in the application of a variety of art modalities (drawing, painting, sculpture, and other media) for assessment and treatment.
(http://www.americanarttherapyassociation.org/upload/whoarearttherapists2009.pdf)
According to the American Art Therapy Association, the practice/clinical standards for “art therapy” require educational requirements such as a Master's degree in Art Therapy. Using the term “art therapy” without completing the educational requirements may be misleading. http://www.arttherapy.org/upload/systempathways.pdf. Please see requirements set by the American Art Therapy Association and the Art Therapy Credentials Board; www.arttherapy.org; www.atcb.org.
- If you know someone who is not abiding by these educational and practice requirements, feel free to contact us or the American Art Therapy Association. We will do our best to reach out and educate the individuals/ their employers in a timely manner. The national office (AATA) offers a formal letter template for consideration, which we will be using as a reference: http://www.arttherapy.org/upload/HowToProceed.pdf
- If you know someone who enjoys making art, working in mental healthcare settings, and who wishes to become an “art therapist,” you can recommend that they complete the minimum educational requirements involved with becoming an “art therapist.”
- If, for whatever reason, completing the minimum educational requirements is not possible or out-of-reach, individuals without the minimum educational requirements may choose to call what they offer "Art Experientials" or use a title besides “art therapist” such as “artist in residence.”
- Please know you may also refer clients/patients/individuals to a qualified art therapist. You may find a qualified art therapist in your area by contacting FATA.
Please help us to promote the field of art therapy and protect the public and community interests by knowing who is and isn't an “art therapist.”
Here at the Florida Art Therapy Association, we take pride in the field of art therapy and in helping our members meet and exceed the ethical standards of conduct as outlined by the American Art Therapy Association and the Art Therapy Credentials Board.
We are happy to cultivate working relationships with individuals across such fields as counseling, social work, psychology, psychiatry, and more. We feel honored to work with talented and diverse colleagues for the benefit of our clients.
If you are a counselor, social worker, psychologist, psychiatrist or other professional interested in art therapy, please allow us to provide art therapy in-services, and educational presentations at your place of employment, university, and/ or classroom. Email us to find out more.
Feel free to contact us with questions or suggestions regarding how together, we can better serve the Florida community.
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