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Career Spotlight: Art Therapy Gretchen Miller MA, ATR-BC, CTC-S Registered Board Certified Art Therapist | Certified Trauma Consultant
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Page 1: Career Spotlight: Art Therapy

Career Spotlight: Art

Therapy

Gretchen Miller MA, ATR-BC, CTC-SRegistered Board Certified Art Therapist | Certified Trauma Consultant

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Art Therapy is…

The deliberate therapeutic use of art to meet

psychological needs, provided by an art

therapist.

An alternative means of communication that uses art media, art-making, the

creative process, and client responses as a

reflection of an individual and their experiences.

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“Art therapy is the therapeutic use of art making, by people who experience illness, trauma, or

challenges in living, and by people who seek personal development. Through creating art and

reflecting on the art products and processes, people can increase awareness of self and

others, cope with symptoms, stress, and traumatic experiences; enhance cognitive

abilities; and enjoy the life affirming pleasures of making art.”

~American Art Therapy Association | arttherapy.org

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Art Therapists are:

Master level mental health professionals trained in the

use of art and media, as well as psychological and

counseling approaches.

Art therapists work with a range of populations including: children,

adolescents, adults, older adults, couples, and families.

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Art therapists work in mental health agencies, school

districts, community programs, residential treatment

programs, shelters, hospitals, correctional facilities, hospices,

wellness centers, in private practice, and more.

Source: The American Art Therapy Association | arttherapy.org

Where Art Therapists Work:

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My Motivation For This Career Path

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Becoming an Art Therapist

Requires Undergraduate Studio Art and Psychology Coursework

Entry Level Education into the Profession is a Master’s Degree in Art Therapy

Post Graduate School: Art Therapists can obtain National Credentialing as a Registered Art Therapist (ATR) and become Board Certified (BC)

Some States in the US have Art Therapy Licensure and Regulate the Practice at the State-Level

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In My Art Therapy Career…

Youth Residential Treatment | Grieving Children & Families

Survivors of Domestic Violence | Homelessness

Children, Adolescents, & Women | Trauma & Loss

Group Orientated, Trauma Informed, & Social Action

Teaching, Supervision, Consultation

Independent Art Therapy Contractor

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Important Personal Qualities

Caring, Empathic, & Understanding

Passion to Help & Serve Others in Need

Flexible & Patient

Creative and Skilled in a Variety of Art Media

Healthy Boundaries and Professional Trust

Insightful

Good listener, Strong Interpersonal SkillsExplore Health Careers: explorehealthcareers.org | O * Net Online onetonline.org

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Job Responsibilities

Understanding client needs & objectives related to treatment planning and reason for services

Planning and prepping appropriate therapeutic art interventions, media, & directives

Art supply and creative space management

Documentation, Referral Follow Up, Advocacy

Team Meetings, Reviews, and Consultations

Facilitating Art Therapy Sessions to improve physical, cognitive, or emotional well-being

Art Therapy Education and Program Development

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Art Therapy & Trauma Intervention

Sensory based

A visual voice for unspeakable experiences

Empower emotional expression and well-being

Create & Re-establish Safety

Support & Strengthen Coping, Normalize & Manage Traumatic Stress

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Peacemaking through Art Video:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LS2v5YF5msI

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Resources

Ohio’s Buckeye Art Therapy Association: buckeyearttherapy.org

Ursuline College Art Therapy & Counseling Program: ursuline.edu

© 2014 Gretchen Miller MA, ATR-BC, CTC-Sgretchen-miller.com


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