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What is a day like to be an Art Therapist?

I am interested in Art Therapy. And I want to know more how they balance their heavy and emotional work and their daily life. #art #therapy

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eddie’s Answer

As an artist and also I have worked in a field of recreational therapist I was able to use my art to assist clients with relaxing and help control emotional stress in life and wellness. I was able to use the different texture paints and add to the paint to add more texture to great a sensory feel and such to relax and etc.

Thank you comment icon Hi eddie, Thank you for responding to my post and gave your insight from your job through art making. Bianca
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Hwal’s Answer

Bianca,

I'm a PA student but I've worked with art therapists at an inpatient behavioral health unit in a hospital, and thought to offer a different aspect of what they do. The therapists I've worked with all seemed to enjoy their work, and haven't heard about emotional difficulties or work-life balance.

From what I've seen, the therapists plan and lead arts and crafts activities with patients in small groups. They take attendance, attend team/case meetings with the unit staff, and meet with patients individually to discuss their strengths and challenges to come up with different activities they particularly enjoy or modify current programs to meet the needs of the patients better.

I hope this helps.

Hwal
Thank you comment icon Hi Hwal, Thanks for your insights and showing your experiences with some explanations. It is very helpful. I appreciate you. Thank you! Bianca
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