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What is art therapy?

Art therapy is an established form of psychological therapy delivered by trained art therapists / art psychotherapists. It’s designed to help anyone by supporting their social, emotional and mental health needs.

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Training and CPD

We offer conferences, courses, and continued professional development.

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Claire reflects on her experience of art therapy, adolescent trauma and emotional dysregulation

Art therapy helped others understand her thoughts and allowed her to visualise her emotional state

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Benefits of membership

Professional development and support

Gain access to our range of member benefits, specially designed to support you in your career or interest in art therapy

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Access to the International Journal of Art Therapy

Members get free access to the complete back catalogue of our peer-reviewed journal

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Make your next move by joining us

Find out how to become a member and join with like-minded people with a passion for art therapy

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Our events

Introduction and Foundation courses

One week foundation in art therapy

Monday 17 - Friday 21 April 2023

Online via Zoom, information for the day and invite to join will be sent 1 week before

This course is for people who are interested in art therapy as a career and want to consider training as an art therapist. It is also useful for other professionals who want to gain a better understanding of art within a care context.

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CPD courses

EMDR meets art therapy for children, young people, and adults

Saturday 8 April 2023

Delivered via Zoom, information for the day and invite to join will be sent 1 week before

Eye Movement Desensitisation and Reprocessing (EMDR) can be used as a treatment for people who have a diagnosis of PTSD/C-PTSD, depression, OCD, and eating disorders, to name a few. This course introduces practitioners to the potential of EMDR as a useful tool and signposts to training and accreditation.

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Latest Insights & Updates

15 March 2023

The first degree apprenticeship in art therapy offers a new route to training

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