Category: Infographics
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How does art therapy work
Ever wondered how art therapy works? Here are some core therapeutic factors of art therapy:
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Why use qualified art therapists?
As a qualified and registered art therapist, it always concerns me when I see or hear about non-art therapists offering art therapy. It is not the fear of “competition” that leads to my unease, but their serious potential to cause harm for the client. I have prepared this little diagram to highlight some of the…
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The realities of early career art therapists
What is it like to be an early career art therapist in Australia? I created these illustrations to highlight the unfortunate stress and anxiety often experienced by many master-level art therapy graduates. However, these illustrations neither intend to criticise individuals or organisations, nor to deter aspiring art therapists from entering the field. Instead, Click on…
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Art Therapy vs Talk Therapy
What are the similarities and differences between talk therapy and art therapy? And is one better than the other? On a personal level, as someone who have went through my own healing journey using art, I have also benefited significantly from talk therapy over the years. On a professional level, I have worked within interdisciplinary…
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Art Therapy vs Art Class
Art therapy can often be mistaken as being similar to an art class. Especially when working with children, I sometimes have disappointed parents wondering why their child is not practicing a particular artistic technique, or learning about famous paintings. The table below outlines the key distinctions between art therapy and art class. So if your…
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Demystifying Art Therapy
When I tell people that I am an Art Therapist, one of the most common responses I get is “so do you interpret people’s drawings?” The answer is no. An art therapist’s role is to foster a safe space for the client to create, reflect and generate insights that may emerge from the artwork, the…