- ZFRCE ZBEN Art Therapists Redwood City
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Art therapists need a postgraduate diploma in art therapy or psychotherapy that is recognised by the Health Professions Council Course providers often require candidates to hold degrees in art-based subjects, although relevant qualifications such as nursing, teaching or social work may be accepted.The BAAT provides a list of recommended courses on their website (see the link below). Study takes two years full time, or three years part time, and must be followed by registration with the HPC before official practice can start.
Specific training is sometimes provided by employers. For example, it is possible to get experience in special education or in prisons. However it can be difficult to gain direct experience before qualification due to the sensitive nature of the work. Try to get as much experience as possible by volunteering and work shadowing in related environments such as schools, hospitals, prisons and care centres. Placements can be gained by approaching employers directly, volunteering or asking to shadow staff members.
Therapists are subject to police checks during training and are also required to undergo personal therapy sessions.
Once qualified art therapists must undertake continuing professional development, including workshops, training and checks from professional bodies to make sure their professional knowledge and skills are up to date.
Qualifications
• Excellent artistic abilities, creativity, imagination and enthusiasm
• Maturity, patience and a calm, respectful manner
• Ability to provide a trusting, open, kindhearted atmosphere that encourages learning and participation
• A strong empathy with and commitment to helping people from all walks of life
• Ability to deal with difficult, perhaps painful and embarrassing situations
• Excellent interpersonal, communication and listening skills
• A strong knowledge and understanding of the theory and practice of psychotherapy and the role art can play in treatment
Benefits per year
• Paid vacation days (15)
• Paid sick days (5)
• Paid holidays(12)
Redwood City CA United States