There are nearly 41 art therapy schools in Arizona check out the following links for the details http://www.uscollegesearch.org/art-therapy-colleges.html http://education-portal.com/art_therapy_schools.html
You need to get special training in art therapy to practice art therapy. You can learn about qualifications, training and registration at www.baat.org/career.html
The American Art Therapy Association offers creative solutions for addressing mental health issues. They offer their art therapy services for those needing psychological aid, human development or counseling techniques. They also provide training and education for future art therapists.
Bruce L. Moon has written: 'Existential art therapy' -- subject(s): Art therapy, Existential psychotherapy, Existentialism 'The dynamics of art as therapy with adolescents' -- subject(s): Art therapy for teenagers 'Art and Soul' -- subject(s): Art therapy, Soul 'The dynamics of art as therapy with adolescents' -- subject(s): Art therapy for teenagers
Helen B. Landgarten has written: 'Clinical art therapy' -- subject(s): Art therapy 'Family art psychotherapy' -- subject(s): Art therapy, Family Therapy, Family psychotherapy, Methods
If you want to get an art therapy certification, for a start, you need to go to Art Therapy Credentials Board, Inc. For more detail, you may contact them at 336.482.2856.
Art therapy degrees can be found in art therapy schools or any school that offers this sort of degree. One has to look through the courses offered and it will be clear if its there or not.
Art therapy provides the client-artist with critical insight into emotions, thoughts, and feelings.
The supplies used in art therapy are limited only by the artist's (and/or therapist's) imagination.
Art therapy can be used with any age group from young children to the elderly.
Your background should be in two fields, art and psychology. I got a B.S. in Art Education and am now going on to get my masters in art therapy. Any classes you can take in art or psychology will be useful. also with art therapy it is best to have experience in a variety of mediums.
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You may be able to do this, but you will not be able to practice as a music therapist. Also, you need a masters degree in art therapy to practice art therapy. I recommend talking to a professor at the schools you are looking at. They will be able to specifically advise you what to do.