Does an art therapist need specialized training?
The answer is Yes!
Art Therapists will have completed both undergraduate and graduate studies in psychology, psychotherapy, counselling, social work or psychiatry along with specialized studies in the field of art therapy and education in fine and visual arts
In Canada, all qualified art therapists are registered and accredited through provincial and national regulation bodies which upholds practitioners to established ethical standards and ongoing professional development.
In British Columbia qualified Art Therapists will belong to the BC Art Therapists Association (BCATA) and many will also belong to the Canadian Art Therapists Association (CATA).
Many art therapists are also practicing artists and have worked in the arts sector at different points of their careers.
The answer is Yes!
Art Therapists will have completed both undergraduate and graduate studies in psychology, psychotherapy, counselling, social work or psychiatry along with specialized studies in the field of art therapy and education in fine and visual arts
In Canada, all qualified art therapists are registered and accredited through provincial and national regulation bodies which upholds practitioners to established ethical standards and ongoing professional development.
In British Columbia qualified Art Therapists will belong to the BC Art Therapists Association (BCATA) and many will also belong to the Canadian Art Therapists Association (CATA).
Many art therapists are also practicing artists and have worked in the arts sector at different points of their careers.