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.
  
  
• A range of techniques to facilitate verbal and non-verbal communication using simple art materials.
  
  
• 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.
    
    
• Clinical supervision
  • Received regularly.
  • Both individual and group supervision.