Links For Resources
The AATA’s mission is to advance art therapy as a regulated mental health profession and build a community that supports art therapists throughout their careers. As the nation’s leading non-profit organization for advancing the art therapy profession, the American Art Therapy Association provides members with the latest information, resources, and meaningful networking opportunities. The association advocates for the furtherance of the profession and connects members to the important work of art therapists around the world.
The ATCB is an independent organization, grants postgraduate registration (ATR) after reviewing documentation of completion of graduate education and post graduate supervised experience. The Registered Art Therapist who successfully completes the written examination administered by the ATCB is qualified as Board Certified (ATR-BC), a credential requiring maintenance through continuing education credits (CEUs).
How Can I Become and Art Therapist?
There are a variety of master level training programs in art therapy. In the United States there are approximately thirty Masters level programs and 5 Doctorial. The American Art Therapy Association (AATA) sets educational and credentialing standards for art therapy training programs and practicing professionals. Programs that are accredited have been approved by AATA. In addition, many of these programs offer a Post-Master’s Certification in Art Therapy after completing an M.A. in a related field. For a list of currently accredited programs visit the AATA Masters Academic Programs listing. For more information visit the AATA’s Becoming an Art Therapist page.
Suggested Art Therapy Readings
Reduction of Cortisol Levels and Participant Responses Following Art Making 2016 Research…
Easiest Read: Barber, V (2002) Explore Yourself Through Art: Creative Projects to Help You Achieve Personal Insight & Growth & Promote Problem Solving. Plume.
Allen, P. (2005) Art Is a Spiritual Path Boston: Shambhala.
Allen, P. (1995) Art Is a Way of Knowing Boston: Shambhala.
Hagood, M. (2000) Use of Art in Counseling Child and Adult Survivors of Sexual Abuse Philadelphia: Jessica Kingsley Publicatons
Linesch, D. (1990) Use of Art in Counseling Child and Adult Survivors of Sexual Abuse Philadelphia: Brunner-Routledge.
Wadeson, H.(2000) Art Therapy Practice: Innovative Approaches With Diverse Populations New York: John Wiley.
ART THERAPY POSITIONS AVAILABLE
Below is a request from Ebony Easiley for one or more contract Art Therapists for a Tulsa position
Ebony Easiley | Founder, Executive Artistic Director, O: 918.271.5927 | F: 918.271.5928 | C: 918.863.5100 | E: ead@art4orms.org | W: art4orms.org
“I'm reaching out to you all because you all have been very supportive of Art 4orms
mission to provide art therapy services to our students and families! As we prepare to
enter the new academic school year we are seeking consistent in-person art therapy
services for the students in our After School Visual Art Program and I wanted to know if
one or all would be open to providing on site services to our students?
We accept 10 students for in-person instruction and would like to give parents the
option to have access to a licensed art therapist for their child(ren) to participate in
individual and group therapy throughout the week.
LOCATIN - TULSA
- Art 4orms Enrichment Center (3306 Charles Page Blvd, Tulsa, OK 74127)
- We have office space available in the room with the Art Therapy Pod
- We will cover the cost of all supplies
We are seeking 1-2 CONTRACT art therapists to provide 5-10 hours a
week dedicated to the students in our After School Visual Arts Program at the
enrichment center. All work conducted during the contract period will be reviewed by the
board of directors and we will offer a $70,000 salary in the Spring 2024 semester for
full-time work with Art 4orms Foundation. We would still like to consistently contract with
1-2 art therapists in addition to the full-time position to provide assistance to students
who attend our adopted school (less than 5 minutes from our office site) contributing still
5-10 hours a week. All contractors will be paid $3,000/mo and additional payment can
be provided if additional services or time is rendered.