According to people in this career, the main tasks are...
| Task | Importance |
|---|---|
| Observe and document client reactions, progress, or other outcomes related to art therapy. | 94% |
| Design art therapy sessions or programs to meet client's goals or objectives. | 93% |
| Conduct art therapy sessions, providing guided self-expression experiences to help clients recover from, or cope with, cognitive, emotional, or physical impairments. | 92% |
| Confer with other professionals on client's treatment team to develop, coordinate, or integrate treatment plans. | 90% |
| Assess client needs or disorders, using drawing, painting, sculpting, or other artistic processes. | 90% |
| Talk with clients during art or other therapy sessions to build rapport, acknowledge their progress, or reflect upon their reactions to the artistic process. | 90% |
| Develop individualized treatment plans that incorporate studio art therapy, counseling, or psychotherapy techniques. | 89% |
| Write treatment plans, case summaries, or progress or other reports related to individual clients or client groups. | 87% |
| Select or prepare artistic media or related equipment or devices to accomplish therapy session objectives. | 86% |
| Analyze or synthesize client data to draw conclusions or make recommendations for art therapy. | 81% |
| Interpret the artistic creations of clients to assess their functioning, needs, or progress. | 81% |
| Establish goals or objectives for art therapy sessions in consultation with clients or site administrators. | 80% |
| Customize art therapy programs for specific client populations, such as those in schools, nursing homes, wellness centers, prisons, shelters, or hospitals. | 80% |
| Communicate client assessment findings and recommendations in oral, written, audio, video, or other forms. | 80% |
| Recommend or purchase needed art supplies or equipment. | 78% |
| Supervise staff, volunteers, practicum students, or interns. | 78% |
| Gather client information from sources such as case documentation, client observation, or interviews of client or family members. | 76% |
| Instruct individuals or groups in the use of art media, such as paint, clay, or yarn. | 75% |
| Analyze data to determine the effectiveness of treatments or therapy approaches. | 71% |
| Review research or literature in art therapy, psychology, or related disciplines. | 71% |
| Conduct information sharing sessions, such as in-service workshops for other professionals, potential client groups, or the general community. | 70% |
| Teach art therapy techniques or processes to artists, interns, volunteers, or others. | 69% |
| Photograph or videotape client artwork for inclusion in client records or for promotional purposes. | 57% |
| Coordinate art showcases to display artwork produced by clients. | 52% |
| Coordinate field trips for client groups to museums or other public displays of art. | 44% |
