{"id":452,"date":"2013-08-19T18:15:03","date_gmt":"2013-08-19T18:15:03","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/foxboroarttherapy.com\/?page_id=452"},"modified":"2015-04-07T02:12:50","modified_gmt":"2015-04-07T02:12:50","slug":"resources-for-art-therapy","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/mindfulartstudio.com\/resources-for-art-therapy\/","title":{"rendered":"Becoming an Art Therapist"},"content":{"rendered":"

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So You Want to Be an Art Therapist?<\/h1>\n

Art therapy is a fabulous career for someone who loves being creative and helping others. You can use art therapy with people of any age and any background. I have compiled a list of resources for art therapists and those who aspire to be one.<\/p>\n

I highly recommend seeking a master’s program that offers art therapy training while also meeting the requirements for state licensure in counseling. As an art therapist who is also a Licensed Mental Health Counselor, \u00a0I have the ability to bill for insurance like any other counselor. This is essential for getting work in our field, as you will be competing with social workers, psychologists, and counselors for jobs. Having both talk therapy and art therapy skills gives you an extra edge when looking for a job, because you have skills for reaching clients that others can’t.<\/p>\n

If you are seeking advice or supervision about art therapy, I provide coaching and supervision<\/a> in person and via phone or Skype.<\/p>\n

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Art Therapy Websites<\/h3>\n

The American Art Therapy Association<\/strong>\u00a0http:\/\/www.arttherapy.org<\/a><\/p>\n

International Expressive Arts Therapy Association<\/strong>\u00a0http:\/\/www.ieata.org<\/a><\/p>\n

Lesley University, Expressive Therapies Program<\/strong>\u00a0http:\/\/www.lesley.edu\/expressive-therapies\/<\/a><\/p>\n

The Art Therapy Credentials Board<\/strong>\u00a0–\u00a0http:\/\/www.atcb.org<\/a>
\n– Requirements for becoming an ATR and ATR-BC
\n– Information on the ATR-BC exam.<\/p>\n

The Massachusetts Mental Health Counselor\u2019s Association (MaMHCA)<\/strong>\u00a0–\u00a0http:\/\/www.mamhca.org<\/a><\/p>\n

– LMHC licensure exam preparation materials and trainings
\n– Continuing education and professional development trainings<\/p>\n

The Office of Consumer Affairs & Business Regulation (OCABR)<\/strong>\u00a0http:\/\/www.mass.gov\/ocabr\/licensee\/license-types\/<\/a>
\nClick on Health care and social work and then choose Allied Mental Health Professionals
\n– Licensure requirements
\n– Licensure application<\/p>\n

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Art Therapy Prompts<\/h3>\n

click here<\/a><\/p>\n

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ART THERAPY AND COUNSELING BOOKS<\/h3>\n

Here’s a short list of my favorites:<\/p>\n

The Art Therapy Sourcebook<\/a>\u00a0<\/strong>By Cathy Malchiodi<\/p>\n

Managing Traumatic Stress Through Art<\/strong><\/a>
\nBy Barry M. Cohen, Mary \u2013 Michola Barnes,and Anita B.Rankin<\/p>\n

Creative Supervision<\/a>\u00a0<\/strong>By Mooli Lahad<\/p>\n

Treating Traumatic Stress in Children and Adolescents: <\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n

How to Foster Resilience through Attachment, Self-Regulation, and Competency<\/strong><\/a>
\nby Margaret E. Blaustein, PhD, and Kristine M. Kinniburgh, LICSW<\/p>\n

The Gift of Therapy<\/strong><\/a>
\nby Irving D. Yalom<\/p>\n

Building Your Ideal Private Practice<\/strong><\/a>
\nBy Lynn Grodzki<\/p>\n

Women\u2019s Growth in Connection<\/strong><\/a>
\nBy Judith J. Jordan, Alexandra G. Kaplan, Jean Baker Miller, Irene P. Stiver, and Janet L. Surrey<\/p>\n

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*I do not profit from suggesting any of these books, I simply provide the links in order to help you find the resources that will be most helpful.<\/p>\n

Image credit: <a href=’http:\/\/www.123rf.com\/photo_12165713_bright-colored-paint-with-a-brush-on-a-palette.html’>sbelov \/ 123RF Stock Photo<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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