§ OCCUPATION · GLOBAL STANDARDS

art therapist

Art therapists help patients overcome psychological and emotional difficulties through an artistic process which reflects emotions and feelings, focusing on patients who suffer a variety of problems such as mental, psychological, and behavioural disorders in order to facilitate self-understanding and awareness.

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Description

Theoretical Knowledge

ESSENTIALTheoretical knowledge required

sociology human psychological development techniques of practice in art therapy fine arts behavioural therapy theory of art therapy cognitive psychology psychological theories health care legislation psychopathology

OPTIONALAdjacent knowledge that strengthens fit

pedagogy neurophysiology psychoanalysis psychosociology philosophy victimology applied music therapy sexology cognitive behavioural therapy relaxation techniques

Practical Skills

ESSENTIALApplied skills & competences

comply with quality standards related to healthcare practice contribute to continuity of health care educate on the prevention of illness use e-health and mobile health technologies interact with healthcare users use techniques to increase patients' motivation use art in a therapeutic setting communicate in healthcare assess the patient's therapeutic needs inform policy makers on health-related challenges provide health education formulate a case conceptualisation model for therapy promote inclusion respond to changing situations in health care work in multidisciplinary health teams follow clinical guidelines manage healthcare users' data comply with legislation related to health care work in a multicultural environment in health care prepare treatment plan for art therapy develop educational materials on art therapy challenge patient behaviour by means of art assess art therapy sessions develop a collaborative therapeutic relationship organise relapse prevention ensure safety of healthcare users deal with emergency care situations apply context specific clinical competences apply art therapy interventions accept own accountability refer healthcare users take referred patients advise on healthcare users' informed consent apply organisational techniques listen actively enable patients to explore artworks encourage healthcare user's self-monitoring adhere to organisational guidelines maintain healthcare user data confidentiality schedule artistic activities

OPTIONALOptional competences

practice gestalt therapy handle patient trauma define creative components use foreign languages for health-related research use foreign languages in patient care apply psychoanalysis

Data Source: Unified Global Standards (ISCED, ISCO, O*NET, ESCO)