Art Therapists

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1. 01Talk with clients during art or other therapy sessions to build rapport, acknowledge their progress, or reflect upon their reactions to the artistic process.
2. 02Write treatment plans, case summaries, or progress or other reports related to individual clients or client groups.
3. 03Assess client needs or disorders, using drawing, painting, sculpting, or other artistic processes.
4. 04Design art therapy sessions or programs to meet client's goals or objectives.
5. 05Observe and document client reactions, progress, or other outcomes related to art therapy.
6. 06Develop individualized treatment plans that incorporate studio art therapy, counseling, or psychotherapy techniques.
7. 07Establish goals or objectives for art therapy sessions in consultation with clients or site administrators.
8. 08Select or prepare artistic media or related equipment or devices to accomplish therapy session objectives.
9. 09Communicate client assessment findings and recommendations in oral, written, audio, video, or other forms.
10. 10Customize art therapy programs for specific client populations, such as those in schools, nursing homes, wellness centers, prisons, shelters, or hospitals.
11. 11Confer with other professionals on client's treatment team to develop, coordinate, or integrate treatment plans.
12. 12Conduct art therapy sessions, providing guided self-expression experiences to help clients recover from, or cope with, cognitive, emotional, or physical impairments.

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