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If you believe in the power of art to transform people’s lives then you might consider becoming an art therapist. Art therapists use their combined knowledge of counselling and the arts to help improve people’s physical, mental and emotional well-being.
Art therapy encourages clients to:
• Express feelings that may be difficult to verbalise
• Develop healthy coping skills
• Improve self-esteem and confidence
• Improve communication skills
• Improve motor skills and coordination
• Identify blockages to emotional expression and personal growth
A career as an art therapist can be extremely rewarding as you help people unlock their creativity and resolve deep hurts and conflicts that can heal and enhance their lives.
*In 2011 ANZATA added an ‘s’ to art to reflect the many creative modalities its members utilise.
Art Therapy is Healing and Life Enhancing
To become an art therapist you must a good listener and believe in the healing power of art, movement, dance or music. Be aware that during an art therapy session the therapist does not create art. Instead the therapist encourages clients to explore their creativity to express thoughts and feelings that may be difficult to say in words. Art therapists believe that the creative process involved in making art is healing and life-enhancing.Art therapy encourages clients to:
• Express feelings that may be difficult to verbalise
• Develop healthy coping skills
• Improve self-esteem and confidence
• Improve communication skills
• Improve motor skills and coordination
• Identify blockages to emotional expression and personal growth
Qualifications for Arts Therapists
Many colleges and universities offer courses in arts therapy. They range from short weekend courses to Masters degrees. You may be eligible for VET FEE-HELP, a government loan that assists students studying accredited VET(Vocational Education and Training) courses.Registered Arts Therapists
To become registered with the Australia and New Zealand Arts Therapy Association (ANZATA)* you must hold a two-year Masters degree in art therapy plus complete 750 hours of supervised work experience in a clinical placement. If you want to work as an art therapist who is registered with ANZATA check that you undertake a Masters degree recognised by ANZATA (there are only three in Australia).Arts Therapists Work With All Ages
Art therapists work with all types of people regardless of age, gender or cultural background. Art therapists work in hospitals, health clinics, rehabilitation centres, schools, aged-care or forensic facilities or in private practice.A career as an art therapist can be extremely rewarding as you help people unlock their creativity and resolve deep hurts and conflicts that can heal and enhance their lives.
*In 2011 ANZATA added an ‘s’ to art to reflect the many creative modalities its members utilise.
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