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Practical skills to
- Create a non-judgmental and accepting climate for the client.
- Be flexible in the use of simple art materials.
- Undertake an initial assessment of a client involving a social history, and to develop an ongoing assessment using information and observations gained through therapy sessions.
- Make and record objective observations and professional reports.
- Identify and use subjective responses to the client
- Develop appropriate treatment plans utilizing theoretical knowledge.
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A range of techniques to facilitate verbal and non-verbal communication using simple art materials.
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A professional identity that includes:
- Professional ethics.
- Awareness of professional obligations and limitations.
- Ability to work effectively in a team (at agencies, schools, hospitals etc.) or independently in private practice.
- Presenting case studies
- Ability to develop and rationalize a treatment plan using art therapy
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Clinical supervision
- Received regularly.
- Both individual and group supervision.
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MEMBERS OF: Ontario Art Therapy Association, Canadian Art Therapy Association, Ontario Association of Consultants, Counsellors, Psychometrists and Psychotherapists, Children's Mental Health Association |