Creative Arts Therapy
What is Creative Arts Therapy?
Creative Arts Therapy uses art making to promote health, communication and expression. The creative arts involve the use of visual arts, drama, music, dance/movement (or a combination of arts) to explore the potential needs of individuals and groups. A professional therapeutic relationship facilitates the exploration and discovery of specific needs of these individuals and groups.
The Aim of Creative Arts Therapy
The overall aim of creative arts therapy is to enable clients to effect change and growth on a personal level through the use of art making and self-expression in a safe and supportive environment.
As members of therapeutic teams or as private practitioners creative arts therapists work closely with other professionals. Therapists:
- Identify client needs and strengths
- Identify specific treatment goals and objectives
- Choose an appropriate approach and develop an arts-based treatment program
- Implement programs or strategies that involve music, art, drama and/or dance/movement activities
- Evaluate the program's effectiveness on an ongoing basis
- Adjust programs as needed
The Australian Creative Arts Therapy website contains further information on the benefits of art making within a therapeutic environment:
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