The role of the art therapist is to:
- create and maintain a compassionate and comfortable safe space
- provide a supportive and non-judgmental environment that welcomes surprises
- encourage a deeper exploration of the client’s creative experiences
- bear witness to the client’s expressive journey and life stories
- facilitate and support the client’s healing process
- offer a variety of arts-based activities
- know their limits and refer the client to additional outside resources if applicable
- uphold confidentiality
- provide all art materials
