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Art Therapist
Use activities like painting or crafts to treat patients' emotional issues. Also known as Art Therapy Certified Supervisor See More
Art Therapists are a type of mental health professional who use the sight and creation of art to help their patients work through illness, mental issues or past trauma. Your patients come from all over, including retirement homes, halfway houses, women’s shelters, psychiatric hospitals, and schools. Along with good art skills an open mind, lots of patience and good listening skills are important tools for Art Therapists in their dealings with these ranges of clients and illnesses.
The premise of an Art Therapist’s job is that art helps a patient boost their self-esteem, work through a loss, lower their anxiety, and overall improve their mental, emotional and well-being. Using this theory you work with a wide range of patients with a wide range of issues: In one day you may find yourself working with a young burn victim, an elderly AIDS patient, someone with depression or schizophrenia, and a person with developmental needs.
You make your therapy plans by combining psychology with different forms of art, creating personalized sessions that include activities such as loom weaving, picture painting, or quilt sewing to address a patient’s individual therapy needs. Throughout the sessions you keep track of your client’s progress with detailed records, notes and charts to see what is helping the patient, and if you are meeting your overall therapy goals.
Personality Traits
Helpful: You always keep an eye out for what other people need.
Flexible: You're open to change and think variety is the spice of life.
Levelheaded: You hold your emotions in check, even in tough situations.
Salary and Education
How much does an
Art Therapist make?
Nationally: $25,000 – $63,000
Main education level: Bachelor's
source: US Dept of Labor
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