ARTS THERAPISTS
Part of an art therapist’s role is to devise distinct ways of working with their patients in different environments. The title of art therapists may vary according to the environment they are involved in, for example, within prisons they are often known as ‘art tutors’ and they are referred to as ‘group workers’ in social services.
People who are referred to art therapists are often frightened, confused and emotionally blocked. They are out of touch with their feelings and find it hard to express themselves verbally. An art therapist will work with the client using basic art materials which enable them to communicate in a safe environment. Art therapists can work one-on-one with clients as well as group sessions. Within a group session the therapists encourages the group to relate to each other through their work as a group and individually.
For more information
British Association of Art Therapists
24-27 White Lion Street
London N1 9PD
Tel. 020 7686 4216
Email info@baat.org
Web www.baat.org
DRAMA THERAPISTS
Drama therapy is a form of psychological therapy in which the performance arts are utilised within the therapeutic relationship. Drama therapists are trained to enable clients to find the most effective medium in either group or individual therapy which allows them to address and resolve troubling issues. The therapy gives equal validity to body and mind within the dramatic context; stories, myths, puppetry, masks and improvisation are examples of the range of artistic interventions a drama therapist may employ. The clients drama therapists work with is extremely varied, working with people of all ages with a range of health problems, for example, children with autism, women with post-natal depression, adolescents who self-harm and older people with dementia.
For more information
British Association of Drama Therapists
Waverley, Battledown Approach,
Cheltenham,GL52 6RE
Tel. 01242 235 515
Email enquiries@badth.org.uk
Web www.badth.org.uk
MUSIC THERAPISTS
Music therapists use music creatively to help their clients address social, emotional or physical problems. They work with children and adults of all ages and social backgrounds and in a variety of settings. Music therapists support clients with a wide range of issues, including eating disorders, anxiety, behavioural and emotional difficulties, addiction and communication disorders.
Conceptually, music therapy is based on the development of a relationship between the therapist and client, who communicate through music-making. It is important to note that music therapists do not teach the client to sing or play an instrument. They work with clients either in groups or on a one-to-one basis using techniques such as improvising with music as a reaction to what the client is communicating and assessing the musical and non-musical behaviours of clients through therapy sessions.
For more information
Association of Professional Music Therapists / British Society for Music Therapy
24 – 27 White Lion Street
London N1 9PD
Tel. 020 7837 6100
Email APMToffice@aol.com
Web www.apmt.org
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