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To
be a successful Art Therapist you should:
- Have strong interpersonal skills.
- Be compassionate and like to help patients and their
families.
- Have an understanding of and ability to use art media.
- Be an attentive listener.
- Be flexible.
- Posses emotional stability.
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| What
type of education and/or training do I need?
An art therapist must earn a master's degree after earning
a bachelor's degree in associated areas. Master's degrees
will require 700 hours of supervised clinical experience
as well as didactic learning. |
| Do
I need a license or certification for this career?
Licensure is required in the State of Connecticut. |
| Where
can I get more information? American Art
Therapy Association
1202 Allanson Road
Mundelein, IL 60060
(888) 290-0878 www.arttherapy.org
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| What
is the salary for this career? $31,158-$56,410
(Source: monster.com) |
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| What
will my job be like? Many physicians support
the use of recreational and creative therapies to complete
the healing process. Therapists in these disciplines plan
and carry out treatment programs for people with physical,
mental, or social disabilities, or for individuals recovering
from substance, sexual, and physical abuse.
Therapists use art, music, recreation, and dance to help
patients relieve stress, express themselves, and build
self-confidence. Another area is horticultural therapy,
which involves the care of plants in the therapeutic process.
Motivational and creative programs are used to encourage
behavior change, improve coordination, increase social
skills, and improve the quality of life. |
Where
could I work?
- Mental Health Agencies
- Hospitals
- Clinics
- Child and Adult Day Care Facilities
- Nursing Homes
- Rehabilitation Centers
- Schools
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| What
is the future of this career? Employment of
art therapists is expected to grow as fast as the average
through the year 2008. |
Where
can I get the education and/or training?
- Albertus Magnus College, New Haven
- St. Joseph College, West Hartford
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