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What type of jobs can a person who is majoring in Art Therapy in college?

I am in my junior year of high school and I want a realistic point of view of the types of jobs I can get after college and deciding if I should still major in Art Therapy? #psychology #art #therapy #arttherapy

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Steven’s Answer

Art therapists work in a variety of settings including hospitals, counseling clinics, schools, and private practice. The specific job will depend on the level of training and expertise. The basic job involves using art to elicit feelings and emotions that can then be explored to reach counseling objectives. The types of art used include drawing, sculpture, painting and other self expression forms.


The American Art Therapy Association link is at http://www.arttherapy.org and there you can find a lot more information about the field and jobs.

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Erin’s Answer

Art Therapists work in many different types of settings with many different types of clients! The following resource from the American Art Therapy Association might be especially helpful as you consider your options!

https://arttherapy.org/becoming-art-therapist/

Erin recommends the following next steps:

Reach out to an art therapist (ATR-BC) and talk with them about their work.
Read a book about art therapy related to a population you are interested in work with, or a general book on the profession.
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