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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

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1) What is Art Therapy or Art Psychotherapy?

2) What happens in an Art Therapy session?

3) What is the difference between an art teacher/volunteer art facilitator and a qualified Art Therapist?

4) Do you have to be good at art or artistic to benefit from Art Therapy?

5) Who would be referred to an Art Therapist and why?

6) How do I find an Art Therapist for myself/my workplace?

7) What are the basic requirements to be able to provide an Art Therapy service in a palliative care setting and how much will it cost?

8) Where do I find out about salary structures for Art Therapists?

9) Now that Art Therapy is a State Registered profession, what do we need to do to bring our service into line with government guidelines?

10) Are there any resources to help in setting up a service or with training costs?

11) What sorts of services are already being provided?

12) What qualifications and experience do I need to train as an Art Therapist?

13) Can I observe an Art Therapy session in progress?

14) I am a qualified Art Therapist. What are the benefits of joining the Creative Response?

15) How is working with people with a life-threatening illness different to any other client group?

16) What happens to the client’s artwork after they die?

17) Could you recommend some books or articles on Art Therapy in palliative care, AIDS, cancer and bereavement?