Prospective Art Therapist

1. DREAM JOB Kristina Jonas
Senior Seminar

2. WHAT IS MY DREAM JOB
What is my dream job?
 Art Therapist
 Defined as: A form of therapy that encourages free self-expression through
various art mediums as a remedial activity or aid in diagnosis
 Where do I see myself pursuing my job?
 Hospital
 What are my dream clients?
 Children and Special Needs
 How did I know this is what I wanted?
 Close connection to children
 Love for listening and helping
 Passionate about art

3. FIVE SKILLS NEEDED TO
COMPLETE THIS JOB
1. Excellent communication, listening, and observational skills
2. Creativity and Imagination
3. Ability to handle sensitive and difficult issues
4. Empathy, ability to gain other’s trust/Interpersonal Skills
5. Patience

4. FIVE RESPONSIBILITIES REQUIRED
1. Abide by the Patient Privacy Act (HIPPA)
2. Assess each client and create a therapeutic program based on their
needs
3. Interpret artistic creations of the patient
4. Review research and literature in Art Therapy and Psychology
5. Give the best Quality Care

5. WHY WOULD I BE GOOD AT THIS
JOB?
This is what I am passionate about
 Quiet
 But I observe, listen, and pay attention
 Love people
 Flexible with teams and populations
 Passionate for art
 Willing to teach, discuss, and communicate emotions through art
 Drive to Help
 Personal Experience, Make sure patient’s have someone to turn too
 Lastly,
 Responsible, motivated, and will work through all conflicts

6. FIVE ART THERAPISTS AND WHAT
THEY ARE KNOWN FOR1. Margaret Naumberg
 Founder of Art Therapy
 Closer to Psychotherapy
2. Florence Cane
 Sister of Margaret Naumberg
 Changed Art Therapy to be more expressive
3. Autumn Heddy-Reed
 MAAT- Board of Directors- Membership Chair
 Founder of Foster’s Creativity- Works with children in hospitals
4. Tabitha Bradford
 Henry Ford Allegiance Art Therapy Supervisor
 Specialty in Adult Unit
5. Erin Gerken
 Clinical Art Therapist Lead for Henry Ford Allegiance
 Specialty in Geriatric Unit

7. REMAINING STEPS TO BECOMING
AN ART THERAPIST
1. Take the GRE Exam this Fall
2. Apply to Art Therapy Graduate Programs
3. Practice my interview skills
4. Perfect a business portfolio and website
5. Graduate with my double bachelors: Studio Art and Psychology
6. Complete an Art Therapy Master’s Program
7. Register as an Art Therapist under the AATA
8. Intern for art therapists
9. Find a job in a hospital
10. Get hired!

8. THANK YOU Kristina Jonas