Article Contributors (for consultation about dance, music, and art therapy): Rachel Wagner-Cantine, LCPC, BC-DMT Alyssa Wilkins, MT-BC Eleni S. Liossis, Psy.D., ATR, LPC In a previous post, we explored the umbrella term “creative arts therapies” as well as the six types of creative arts therapies that fall under the term (which will be referred …
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Benefits of the Creative Arts Therapies
Mental health professionals, regardless of their particular degree or modality, strive to help clients with symptom relief. Traditional mental health professionals (e.g. counselors, social workers, psychologists, etc.) tend to address symptom relief through talk therapy. Creative arts therapists address symptom relief through both talk therapy and the arts. The creative arts therapies (which will be …
How to Choose a Creative Arts Therapist
Are you curious about working with a creative arts therapist but don’t know how to choose one? Choosing any type of therapist can be overwhelming since there are so many things to consider, but choosing a creative arts therapist often feels even more overwhelming since the work is sometimes confusing and misunderstood. This article will …
Myths About the Creative Arts Therapies
Despite the Creative Arts Therapies being powerful healing tools, they are often misunderstood. This article clarifies some common misperceptions about the Creative Arts Therapy Field. Myth #1: Creative arts therapy sessions are like taking classes in the arts It is true that clients participate in creating artwork (which includes dance, movement, drama, music, and writing …
What Are Creative Arts Therapies?
Although creative arts therapies have been around for decades, many people are not very familiar with them. This article provides an overview about each of the six creative arts therapies. Creative arts therapies is an umbrella term “Creative arts therapies” is the umbrella term for the six therapies identified by the National Coalition of Creative …