N.M. Admin. Code § 16.27.7.11 - ART THERAPY CORE CURRICULUM
A.
History and theory of art therapy: To include art therapy history and theory,
events, practitioners and the development of art therapy as a distinct
therapeutic practice. Overview of psychotherapy theories relevant to art
therapy, theories of creativity, and theoretical foundations of art
therapy.
B. Techniques of practice
in art therapy: Direct experience of the therapeutic utility and psychological
influence of art processes and materials. Identifying the therapeutic effect of
art making leading to establishment of therapeutic goals and intervention
strategies. Development of a framework for understanding symbolic
language.
C. Application of art
therapy with people in different treatment settings: Art therapy interventions
for the treatment of children, adolescents, adults, couples and families in
inpatient, outpatient, partial treatment programs, and aftercare. Critical
thinking with regard to similarities and differences between art therapy
intervention and counseling intervention. Exploration of several behavioral and
artistic communication, assessment, treatment planning, treatment approaches,
relationship dynamics, and the role of the art therapist on the treatment
team.
D. Group work: Theoretical
and experiential understanding of group dynamics, therapeutic factors, member
roles and behaviors, leadership styles and approaches, selection criteria, and
short and long term group process.
E. Art therapy assessment: Fundamentals of
art therapy assessment, statistical concepts including reliability and
validity, selection of the assessment tool, and familiarity with a variety of
specific art therapy instruments and procedures used in appraisal and
evaluation. Ability to recognize indicators of functional and organic disorders
in the artwork of clients. Understanding of development levels, cultural
factors, symbolism and metaphor, psychopathology, psychological health
manifested in artwork and art making. Administration and documentation of art
therapy assessment, formulation of treatment goals, objectives and strategies
related to assessment and evaluation.
F. Ethical and legal issues of art therapy
practice: Professional identity, professional ethics, and the ethical practice
of art therapy. Familiarity with the ethical standards of the American art
therapy association and ATCB, as well as ACA and other related fields. The
proper application of ethical and legal principles of art therapy
practice.
G. Standards of practice
in art therapy: Professional role as an art therapist with regard to function
and relationships with other mental health providers. Knowledge of professional
organization, credentialing and licensure, public policy, advocating for the
profession, and client advocacy.
H.
Cultural and social diversity: Foundation of knowledge in cultural diversity
theory and competency models applied to an understanding of diversity of
artistic language, symbolism and meaning in artwork and art making across
culture and within a diverse society. Investigation of the role of the art
therapist in social justice, advocacy, and conflict resolution.
I. Thesis or culminating project: The
integration of knowledge with regard to the profession of art therapy,
including the literature in the field through a culminating project. This may
include, but is not limited to, thesis or extensive and in-depth; projects, use
of structured methods and formats such as quantitative and qualitative
research, formal case studies, and art-based research.
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