ART THERAPY

INTRO TO ART THERAPY

• Art therapy is useful for people who struggle to communicate verbally
• or have trouble expressing their feelings. Art therapy is using artistic
• methods to treat psychological disorders and enhance mental health.
• It can be used on people of all ages.
• Art therapy was created during the middle of the 20th century.

CONT.

• Working hours: 37.5 hours per week.
• Starting salary: $25,000+ per year.
• Average hourly wage is $18.95

SKILLS NEEDED

• To become an art therapist, you will need to have:
• experience of working in the arts
• a non-judgemental attitude
• the ability to relate to people from all backgrounds
• a strong interest or background in psychology

SKILLS CONT.

• the ability to handle sensitive and difficult issues
• empathy and the ability to gain clients’ trust
• strong communication and listening skills
• a flexible and adaptable approach

SKILLS CONT.

• the confidence to work with people on their own and in groups
• patience and commitment
• emotional strength

EDUCATIONAL REQUIREMENTS

• You need a degree in psychology, nursing or social work.
• Minimum requirement is a Master's degree.
• You have to go to college.
• Laws vary state to state.

CONT.

• Colleges and Universities with this major:
• West Liberty University
• DeVry University
• Marywood University
• Edgewood College

EMPLOYMENT

• There are jobs available.
• Nyu Langone Medical Center is one example.
• There is an extremely high growth rate.
• You can also get jobs at hospitals, schools, private mental health offices, and community organizations.

WHY I CHOSE THIS

• I chose this career because it looked interesting to me. It looks
• fun to do. I like to help people and I am nice, caring, and I am
• good at art.

SKETCHBOOK

• You are an art therapist for a day.
• You will have to plan out the day and make an art project with a patient.
• The assignment is to make a collage of 8-10 pictures that represent you.

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PERSONAL ARTWORK

• Materials: Canvas, paint, brushes
• Description: I had to paint a picture that went along with a story that
• we had to write based on the story, The Three Little Pigs.
• The Three Little Squirrels

ARTISTIC GROWTH REFLECTION

• "Outside of art, I am creative when I play sports."
• "The area I am working to improve my skills most is my patience."
• My favorite project was the self portrait because I enjoyed it and I got
• to look at myself when I drew myself.

CONT.

• my break and is very time consuming.
• As an artist, I have improved my creativeness and my penmanship.

RESOURCES

• https://www.collegetoolkit.com/colleges/browse/majors/byid/art_therapy-ther...
• www.psychologycareercenter.org/art-therapist-salary.html
• psychology.about.com