Jun 22

what exactly do you do in art therapy?


I am a new mental health counselor and i need some tech. explinations on what goes and in art therapy and how to do it. i know you need to be trained in it but for bipolar,schizophrenia, and mdd patients group patients i need a new tool than med managmet and talk therapy.


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  1. the gurl in socks June 22nd, 2010 12:47 pm

    Art therapy is a very specific field- but that mental health counselors can still use art with their clients. Depending on your client’s level of functioning- you could suggest that folks make some holiday ornaments one day… or color pictures, or make signs with their names on them to be displayed outside their room. It doesn’t have to be "theraputic" to be theraputic- it’s something nice to do, that makes the day go by more smoothly- and folks may enjoy the sense of accomplishment.

    But if you have any art or occupational therapists on staff- I’d definitly consult with them- as well as consulting with your supervisor before beginning a new project.

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