What Does an Art Therapist Do?

Definition

• Art therapy is a relatively new type of therapy that began sometime around the 1940’s. It is also sometimes referred to as creative or expressive therapy.
• Unlike traditional forms of therapy, art therapy requires participant to create works of art as part of their treatment.

What Does an Art Therapist Do?

• Help patients explore and better understand their emotional and mental conditions.
• Help patients feel better about themselves and the world around them.

You don't need to be talented. You just need to express yourself through art.

Average Salary

Resource

• http://www.arttherapyblog.com/what-is-art-therapy/#artasthearpy
• http://www.theartcareerproject.com/art-therapy/844/