N.M. Admin. Code § 16.27.7.11

Current through Register Vol. 36, No. 1, January 14, 2025

Section 16.27.7.11 - ART THERAPY CORE CURRICULUM

A. History and theory of art therapy: To include art therapy history and theory, events, practitioners and the development of art therapy as a distinct therapeutic practice. Overview of psychotherapy theories relevant to art therapy, theories of creativity, and theoretical foundations of art therapy.

B. Techniques of practice in art therapy: Direct experience of the therapeutic utility and psychological influence of art processes and materials. Identifying the therapeutic effect of art making leading to establishment of therapeutic goals and intervention strategies. Development of a framework for understanding symbolic language.

C. Application of art therapy with people in different treatment settings: Art therapy interventions for the treatment of children, adolescents, adults, couples and families in inpatient, outpatient, partial treatment programs, and aftercare. Critical thinking with regard to similarities and differences between art therapy intervention and counseling intervention. Exploration of several behavioral and artistic communication, assessment, treatment planning, treatment approaches, relationship dynamics, and the role of the art therapist on the treatment team.

D. Group work: Theoretical and experiential understanding of group dynamics, therapeutic factors, member roles and behaviors, leadership styles and approaches, selection criteria, and short and long term group process.

E. Art therapy assessment: Fundamentals of art therapy assessment, statistical concepts including reliability and validity, selection of the assessment tool, and familiarity with a variety of specific art therapy instruments and procedures used in appraisal and evaluation. Ability to recognize indicators of functional and organic disorders in the artwork of clients. Understanding of development levels, cultural factors, symbolism and metaphor, psychopathology, psychological health manifested in artwork and art making. Administration and documentation of art therapy assessment, formulation of treatment goals, objectives and strategies related to assessment and evaluation.

F. Ethical and legal issues of art therapy practice: Professional identity, professional ethics, and the ethical practice of art therapy. Familiarity with the ethical standards of the American art therapy association and ATCB, as well as ACA and other related fields. The proper application of ethical and legal principles of art therapy practice.

G. Standards of practice in art therapy: Professional role as an art therapist with regard to function and relationships with other mental health providers. Knowledge of professional organization, credentialing and licensure, public policy, advocating for the profession, and client advocacy.

H. Cultural and social diversity: Foundation of knowledge in cultural diversity theory and competency models applied to an understanding of diversity of artistic language, symbolism and meaning in artwork and art making across culture and within a diverse society. Investigation of the role of the art therapist in social justice, advocacy, and conflict resolution.

I. Thesis or culminating project: The integration of knowledge with regard to the profession of art therapy, including the literature in the field through a culminating project. This may include, but is not limited to, thesis or extensive and in-depth; projects, use of structured methods and formats such as quantitative and qualitative research, formal case studies, and art-based research.

N.M. Admin. Code § 16.27.7.11

16.27.7.11 NMAC - N, 6-15-01; A, 1-15-07; A, 11-19-07, Adopted by New Mexico Register, Volume XXXII, Issue 22, November 30, 2021, eff. 11/30/2021