We interview Australia Counselling member Rob Gray about art therapy and how it can help people tap into the unconscious and promote healing.
In this interview, we ask Rob:
What is art therapy?
What types of issues can art therapy be effective for treating?
Why do you think art therapy is effective?
Is there any research into art therapy and its efficacy as a treatment approach?
What actually happens in an art therapy session?
What do you say to clients that say ‘I’m not creative! I can’t make art!’?
What are the different types of mediums for art therapy?
What differences do you see in the outcomes of your clients between talk therapy and art therapy?
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About Rob Gray:
Robert Gray is a Registered Art Therapist and Psychologist
MA A. Th., AThR; B. Soc. Sc. (Psych.) (Hons.), Assoc MAPS.; BA. Theol. (Hons), MA Theol.
Robert is a highly regarded art therapy lecturer from Germany. He has degrees in art therapy, psychology and theology. Robert is leading the field with his unique integration of psychological techniques and spiritual practices. Being a psychologist , he is able to present art therapy practises in an evidence-based context and to facilitate a sound training program.
Robert is the founder and director of the Centre for Educational and Clinical Art Therapy. As he has been trained overseas, his studies being based on a psychodynamic, humanistic, spiritual and cognitive behavioural framework), he is often invited to present at conferences all over Australia and overseas.
He has worked for more than 10 years in NSW Health as an art therapist, but has last year left the health service to work solely in private practice.
Robert is a professional member of the Australian and New Zealand Art Therapy Association (ANZATA). He also offers professional supervision (online) for students and professionals in many countries. For more information or to find out about his Art Therapy Courses, visit www.arttherapycourses.com.au
photo credit: el patojo
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