Everything You’ve Always Wanted to Ask an Art Therapist

Here's the listener requested episode where we chat about all your Art Therapy FAQs! Emily and Allie answer the questions they get asked at parties, on airplanes, in comment sections, and occasionally by other mental health professionals who should probably know better. They cover what art therapy actually is, what it takes to become an art therapist in the US, and what those two letters after our names really mean.We cover some funny stories and the times we recommend lying about your job, as well as the times when you should shout it proudly. We laugh about the art therapy myths circulating online right now and what might have a bit of truth to it. Whether you're considering the field, already in it, or just curious what happens in that room - this art therapy podcast is for you. In this episode, they discuss:Why Allie stopped ignoring one particular comment section, and what it says about how misunderstood this profession still is inside the mental health fieldThe actual path to becoming an art therapist in the US — the master's degree, the supervised hours, the board exam in a real testing center, and the difference between ATR and ATR-BCWhether you need to be good at art to become an art therapist, and why a trained painter sometimes has the hardest time in an art therapy sessionThe enormous range of places this work happens Why both of them have considered lying about their jobs to strangers, and what changed their mindsResources & LinksArt Therapy Credentials Board (ATCB) American Art Therapy Association (AATA) Life of Color - Allie's mandala design Gel Printing Summit - Emily's online workshopMake sure to subscribe so you don’t miss an episode, follow us on ⁠Instagram⁠ or visit our ⁠website⁠ to learn more. If you'd like to be a guest on the show, you can apply ⁠here.⁠ You can find Allie on ⁠Instagram⁠ or her ⁠website⁠, and you can find Emily on ⁠Instagram⁠ or her ⁠website⁠ to learn more about all they do and stay connectedYou can find Austin on ⁠Instagram⁠ for all of your podcasting and musical needsIf you enjoyed this episode, follow along and share it with someone who could use a little more creativity in their life.And this is your reminder that you don't have to be an artist to benefit from creativity. You're welcome, as you are, in this creative community.