During challenging political and social times, it is difficult to remain indifferent. Accordingly, and most notably within the past decade, art therapy professionals have called upon themselves and others to consider roles as social justice advocates (Kaplan, 2007). As a result, art therapists have become more aware of how art therapy practices may be utilized […]
It’s that time of year when credential holders can expect to receive notifications from the ATCB regarding both annual renewal and five-year recertification. While it’s easy to confuse the meaning of the two terms, they are two distinct processes that require attention in different ways. Depending upon the credential(s) you hold, you may be responsible […]
“I’ve learned that people will forget what you said, people will forget what you did, but people will never forget how you made them feel.” -Maya Angelou Art therapists are trained to listen, to be grounded, and to think therapeutically; as artists, we are expected to be expressive, emotionally astute, and understand expressive materials. Being […]
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MULTIMODAL, featuring all of the creative arts therapies
INTERMODAL, emphasizing collaborative workshops by two or more specialists
MULTIDISCIPLINARY, including professionals and content from other fields
Art • Drama • Music • Writing • Psychodrama • Dance • Play
Over 150 Faculty • Over 100 Sessions
I was an Art Therapist in Jersey City where I had helped create and build the art therapy program. One of my first groups consisted of teenagers, students with special needs, most of them were designated as emotionally disturbed. I had to come up with creative art therapy ideas to help them communicate. They had […]
In 1990 I was teaching “art on a cart” to over 700 elementary students in the Jersey City school district. My supervisor told me that the district wanted to start an art therapy program for the students with special needs, I applied for the position. To qualify, I promised to get an ATR within three years. […]
Supervision is so important to our growth and development as art therapists, in our commitment to provide quality treatment to our clients and for self care. There can be many questions regarding supervision, I have highlighted the basics below. What is supervision? Supervision is a professional relationship that 2 people (or a seasoned art therapist […]
Developing and maintaining quality supervision skills is not easy, we are not born with this attribute. The Art Therapy Certified Supervisor (ATCS) certification plays a role in assuring strong supervision. According to the ATCB Code of Ethics, Conduct, and Disciplinary Procedures “Art therapists who act as supervisors are responsible for maintaining the quality of their supervision skills […]
Most credential holders are familiar with the practice of accruing continuing education credits (CECs) in order to maintain their ATR-BC and ATCS credentials. The National Office has received inquiries asking why retiring ATR-BC credential holders need to have taken the 100 CECs at the end of their recertification period if they are retiring. They learned that, […]
A question we hear frequently is “Who is eligible to supervise my post-education experience hours for the ATR?” A minimum of half* of your post-education supervision must be provided by a current ATCB credentialed art therapist, so it is a good idea to verify that your prospective supervisor’s credential is current by checking the person’s status online […]
The Art Therapy Credentials Board Examination (ATCBE) is a national exam taken for Board Certification and, in some cases, needed for state licensure. The testing is done in two ways: the standard paper-and-pencil option and the computer-based option. There can be many questions regarding the exam, so here is a quick breakdown on general information about our exam. Scientific Rigor for Multiple […]
