I'm sure I could google it or ask AI, but does anyone know of any art galleries dedicated to art created during art therapy sessions?
I feel the art is sacred in a way, but also sometimes too beautiful not to share (some of it).
It would also suck to put your art out there and feel vulnerable only to have it stolen. Any thoughts?
Thanks!
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Any advice before getting pregnant as a self-employed art therapist? Any recommendations for short-term disability plans that are affordable and worth the money?
Any tips or tricks welcome! What do you wish you knew ahead of time!
I'm wondering if some of you have quite strict 'working hours' and are only contactable during those hours. Do you put any specifics in your contract/adverts? Do you have a work phone? Or give out your personal phone? And would you use 'do not disturb' perhaps?
I wouldn't want to seem callous but I also really need my peace to stay productive.
Hi there, I am curious if it is allowed for me to create a piece of art to give to my therapist? We are both artists and, she is one of the loveliest therapists I have ever had— and I have had many in my last 15 off and on years of therapy. I wanted to make a fiber piece, maybe like a woven coin purse or little pouch of sorts. Kind of like a tip after a service especially because she often gives me 1hr and 15mins, but my insurance only pays for 1hr, so these bonus 15 minutes feel generous of her. I’d just like to say thank you but she is aware of my financial struggles. I’m just wondering if that is inappropriate or inconsiderate.
Edit: I am in Oregon, USA.
The American Art Therapy Association was cited specifically.
Portland, Oregon
Hello!
I have a Bachelors in Fashion Design and have found that fashion as a career is 1. Largely lacking of any actual creativity(atleast with the brands I have worked with, it’s basically just copy + paste styles from other brands but with x small detail difference) and 2. I have found it really difficult to find solid long term employment without 4-8 years experience (how or why this is required for entry level is beyond me). But I digress.
I am considering a pivot to an art therapy career.
I worked at a residential treatment center as an MHT for a little bit, as I was considering going into the behavioral health field, and that environment was too much. That is the reason I opted for fashion.
Could that be an indication of my capacity for this kind of work?
What does the career landscape look like for Art therapy? Any thoughts on how this field might change?
Is this career field neurodivergent friendly? (ADHD)
How much of the work is entrepreneurial and how much is with an established practice? (Owning a business is something I have dipped my toe in and it was overwhelming and I’m tired)
What do you love about it? What do you hate?
I would love any advice or thoughts.
Thanks in advance y’all :)