56. Using Art in Therapy

Chelsea Wire, MA LPC and Kailah Tuttle, LPC are two of our talented therapists that are passionate about the work they do and love educating other therapists about it!

What we're covering:

- How art therapy works and what it can be used for

- Strategies and ideas for incorporating art and creativity into your therapy

- How to become an art therapist (Please note: The American Art Therapy Association website clearly defines and explains that to be an art therapist, one MUST attend a master’s level program in the field of art therapy, but it’s important to realize that any therapist can incorporate art into their practice.)

OUR HOST:

Miranda Barker, MSW, LICSW, has been practicing as a therapist for several years. She previously worked as a child protection investigator, adoption social worker, case manager, and the Director of Brand Content at Ellie Mental Health. Follow her on⁠⁠⁠ LinkedIn.⁠⁠⁠

The Therapist Thrival Guide is a podcast by⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Ellie Mental Health⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. We want to move therapists beyond surviving and into the realm of thriving by covering all the things that graduate school didn't teach you! This mental health podcast is hosted by Miranda Barker, LICSW and a rotating cast of seasoned therapists. Each episode features a therapist speaking to their areas of expertise to help us learn how to thrive as therapists.⁠⁠

Ellie is a national mental health brand organized around community-based outpatient mental health clinics. It all began with a single office in St. Paul, Minnesota back in 2015, and has expanded to an explosive number of locations nationwide after franchising our model in 2021. ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

TIMESTAMPS:

00:00 Introduction00:13 Meet the Art Therapists: Chelsea and Kailah01:04 Pathways to Becoming an Art Therapist03:07 Understanding Art Therapy06:13 Art Therapy Techniques and Tools13:50 Art Therapy for Different Age Groups20:02 Art Therapy for Trauma and Anxiety25:40 Favorite Art Therapy Prompts and Tips29:30 Final Thoughts and Takeaways