This course explores theoretical frameworks for providing art therapy to children, adolescents, and their caregivers in a number of practice settings. Consideration is given to the use of particular art materials and processes as well as matters of diversity and social justice. The author draws from her clinical experiences in schools, psychiatric and medical programs, private practice, and community centers. Keywords: children, adolescents, art therapy, culture, social justice
This course is based on the reading-based online article, Art Is Fun, Art Is Serious Business and Everything in Between: created by Einat Metzl, PhD in 2022.
Publication Date:
Children 2022, 9, 1320. Aug 2022
Course Material Author
Einat Metzl, PhD
Einat Metzl, PhD, is a Professor of Art Therapy in the Department of Jewish Art at Bar-Ilan University in Ramat Gan, Israel. She writes on creativity, resilience, and diversity and has had multiple works published in peer reviewed journals. Dr. Metzl continues to offer art therapy services to couples and individuals, supervises clinical work, and is an exhibiting artist.
Einat Metzl, PhD authored the material only, and was not involved in creating this CE course. They are identified here for your own evaluation of the relevancy of the material this course is based on.
Casadi "Khaki" Marino, PhD, LCSW, is a social worker with experience in many different treatment settings and with a wide range of client populations. She has worked in residential care, secure and forensic settings, and in emergency rooms. She is a Certified Alcohol and Drug Counselor (CADC) and holds certificates in EMDR, Trauma Informed Services, and Domestic Violence. She is currently working as a therapist in an outpatient child and adolescent psychiatry clinic.
Recommended For:
Art Therapists, counselors, marriage and family therapists, psychologists, and social workers. This course is appropriate for all levels of knowledge.
Course Objectives:
After taking this course, you should be able to:
Recognize the importance of evidence-based assessments and interventions.
Discuss considerations of working with youth in particular settings and contexts.
Describe considerations of bio-psycho-socio-cultural aspects of client's experiences.
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