国际艺术治疗师认证协会
The International Art Therapy Association
艺术治疗的特性
艺术治疗是一种心理健康专业，通过积极的艺术创作、创作过程、应用心理学理论和心理治疗关系中的人类经验来丰富个人、家庭和社区的生活。
Art therapy is a mental health profession that enriches the lives of individuals, families, and communities through positive art creation, the creative process, the application of psychological theory, and the human experience of the therapeutic relationship.
艺术治疗是一种整合创作性艺术表达与心理治疗的专业协助方法。艺术治疗从事者建立一个安全且有结构的环境，与其受助者建立互信的治疗关系。在这个治疗关系中，受助者透过艺术媒材进行视觉心象的创造性表达，以此方式表达心灵内部的经验。这些表达可以反映出个体的成长过程、能力、人格特质、兴趣、思想、潜意识内容以及情感状态。透过治疗关系中的表达经验和创作作品的反馈，艺术治疗具有促进发展成长、预防、诊断和治疗的功能。 个体的情感、议题、潜能以及潜意识内容在治疗过程中被探索和理解，进而可以在治疗过程中得到解决和处理，协助受助者实现自我认识、情绪调和、社会技能提升、行为管理和问题解决的能力，推动个人转变、成长、人格统整和潜能发展。
Art therapy is a sophisticated professional intervention that blends creative artistic expression with psychological therapy. Art therapists create a secure and structured environment, building trust with clients. Within this therapeutic relationship, individuals use various artistic mediums to express their inner experiences. These artistic expressions reflect an individual's development, abilities, personality traits, passions, thoughts, subconscious content, and emotions. Art therapy plays diverse roles in personal development, prevention, diagnosis, and intervention. Through art therapy, clients explore their emotions, existential issues, potentials, and subconscious mind. They process these discoveries to enhance self-awareness, emotional balance, social skills, behavior management, and problem-solving. Art therapy catalyzes personal growth, harmonizes personality facets, and unlocks potential.
艺术治疗的定义
艺术治疗中，常以内心意象为思考基础，这种方式属于直觉性思维，有时可以揭示潜意识内容。由于艺术治疗的非语言性质，其适用范围较广，涵盖智能障碍、幼儿及语言能力受损者等。在艺术创作中，个体更易表达主观体验，减少防卫心理，使潜意识内容自然浮现，有助于建立治疗关系。艺术创作可成为表达情感的途径，社会可接受且无害。自主引导的艺术创作可舒缓情绪。作品呈现个体思想与情感，帮助整合情感和思想。 治疗师通过作品获取潜意识素材，同时尊重脆弱部分。治疗成品可辅助诊断，评估个案发展。团体艺术治疗中，成员创作、分享作品时，能引发情感共鸣，促进团体互动和凝聚力。艺术涉及个体知识和感官应用，促进幼儿感官整合，可作康复手段之一。
In the realm of art therapy, introspective imagery often serves as the foundational basis for contemplation, embodying an intuitive mode of thinking that can occasionally unveil subconscious content. Given the non-verbal nature of art therapy, its applicability spans a wide spectrum, encompassing individuals with intellectual disabilities, young children, and those with impaired language skills. Within the realm of artistic creation, individuals find it easier to articulate their subjective experiences, thereby reducing psychological defenses and allowing subconscious content to naturally surface, facilitating the establishment of a therapeutic rapport. Artistic expression becomes a conduit for emotional articulation, socially acceptable and innocuous. Self-directed artistic creation offers a soothing avenue for emotional release, presenting a medium through which individuals can manifest their thoughts and emotions. Therapists glean subconscious material from these creative works while respecting the delicate aspects of the individual. Therapeutic outcomes in the form of artworks can aid in diagnosis and the evaluation of individual developmental progress. In the context of group art therapy, members' creative endeavors and the sharing of their creations can trigger emotional resonance, fostering group interaction and cohesion. Art involves the application of individual knowledge and sensory faculties, promoting sensory integration in young children and serving as one of the rehabilitative modalities.
艺术治疗的运用场所
艺术治疗的应用场所多种多样，可以分为以下类型：
- 医疗机构：如精神科、复健科、儿科、缓解医疗等。
- 非营利机构：包括基金会、庇护之家、社会福利组织等。
- 社区机构：如日间照护中心、康复中心、老人照护中心、养老院、社区大学等
- 学校体系：包括辅导室、资源班、早期幼儿疗育机构、矫正学校、特教学校等
- 私人开业：例如开设诊所或私人工作室等。
- 文化艺术教育发展机构：如美术教室、艺术表演团体等。
Art therapy finds application in a multitude of diverse settings, which can be categorized into the following types:
- Healthcare Institutions: These include psychiatric departments, rehabilitation centers, pediatric wards, and palliative care facilities.
- Non-Profit Organizations: Encompassing foundations, shelters, and social welfare organizations.
- Community Organizations: Such as day care centers, rehabilitation facilities, senior care centers, nursing homes, and community colleges.
- Educational Systems: Spanning counseling offices, resource programs, early childhood intervention centers, correctional schools, and special education institutions.
- Private Practices: This entails establishing private clinics or studios.
- Cultural and Arts Educational Development Institutions: Like art studios and performing arts groups.
艺术治疗的受助对象
由于艺术治疗更关注个体内在经验和创作过程，而非最终产物。由受过专业培训的治疗师进行，以个别、家庭或团体为单位进行治疗，适用于各种文化背景和不同年龄层的需求人群，其应用范围扩及心理、教育、社会和医疗等专业协助领域。依照年龄划分，受助对象可以分为幼儿、儿童、青少年、成人和老年人。
大致可以归纳为以下几类：
- 精神健康领域：包括精神分裂症、躁郁症、忧郁症、妄想症、各种成瘾症、人格问题、适应障碍、强迫症、各类恐惧症和创伤后压力症候群等精神健康相关疾病患者。
- 发展与学习困难领域：包括发展迟缓、智能障碍、自闭症、注意力不足过动症、情绪障碍、学习障碍、行为问题等。
- 社会性需求者：包括家庭暴力受害者、性侵受害者、监狱服刑者、新移民、流浪者、失亲者、婚姻问题、高风险家庭等。
- 支持性医疗领域：包括医院中生理疾病的住院病患，如癌症患者等。
- 一般人群：希望激发潜能、培养健康人格、追求自我成长的人。
Art therapy, prioritizing inner personal experiences and the creative process over the final outcome, is administered by trained professionals and tailored to individuals, families, or groups. It is applicable to individuals from diverse cultural backgrounds and across various age groups, encompassing various fields of professional assistance including psychology, education, social work, and healthcare. Art therapy recipients are categorized by age into infants, children, adolescents, adults, and the elderly.
Broadly, recipients of art therapy fall into the following categories:
- Mental Health Domain: This group includes individuals grappling with a wide spectrum of mental health conditions such as schizophrenia, bipolar disorder, depression, delusional disorders, various addictions, personality disorders, adjustment disorders, obsessive-compulsive disorders, various phobias, and post-traumatic stress disorder.
- Developmental and Learning Challenges: This category comprises individuals facing developmental delays, intellectual disabilities, autism spectrum disorders, attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder, mood disorders, learning disabilities, and behavioral issues.
- Social Needs: This group includes individuals who may have experienced family violence, sexual abuse, incarceration, new immigration, homelessness, loss of loved ones, marital problems, or come from high-risk families.
- Supportive Medical Settings: Art therapy extends its reach to hospital inpatients dealing with physical illnesses, such as cancer patients.
- General Population: Individuals seeking to unlock their potential, cultivate a healthy personality, and pursue self-growth. Each of these categories represents a distinct segment of individuals who can benefit from art therapy.
艺术治疗师是一种专业人士
艺术治疗师运用各种艺术形式，如绘画、音乐、舞蹈、戏剧等，作为治疗和心理支援的工具。他们的主要目标是帮助个人克服心理、情绪或行为上的困难，并促进心理健康和整体福祉。
An art therapist is a professional who employs a variety of artistic modalities, such as painting, music, dance, drama, among others, as tools for therapy and psychological support. Their primary objective is to aid individuals in overcoming psychological, emotional, or behavioral challenges, thereby promoting mental health and overall well-being.
艺术治疗师为专业领域之从业者，其训练体系目前在各国皆纳入研究所课程，以涵括多元学科之跨领域知识，旨在培养具备成熟人格特质之专业人员，以进行艺术治疗之实践。艺术治疗师所必须具备之人格特质包括情绪稳定、弹性人格、耐心、积极聆听之能力、敏锐之观察力、自我觉察能力、对人类需求与表达方式之敏感性，以及对心理运作过程具备深刻见解。
在学术训练方面，专业治疗师需完成多项课程，其中包括艺术治疗理论与实务、精神分析理论、心理谘商与治疗、艺术创作、专业伦理等。此外，个别心理治疗于训练过程中扮演关键角色。治疗师透过自身接受治疗，深化对自我之了解，养成自我洞察之能力，同时体验与应对治疗关系中之动态转变，以避免未来执业时因个人需求干扰治疗角色，或因自我偏见而忽略案主真正需求。督导制度及个别心理治疗成为执业艺术治疗师之重要后援，确保其在临床实务中保持活力并避免失焦。
艺术治疗师不仅熟稔创作媒材与过程，且具深厚之临床心理治疗理论基础。其能运用艺术治疗方法，针对个人、伴侣、家族、团体等不同单位进行实践，并可于医疗、教育、社会福利等机构中执行工作。因应不同对象与环境，艺术治疗师将运用多样化方法，呈现出多元之艺术治疗面貌。
建立艺术治疗师之专业资格与认证制度，为本领域各界未来发展的共同目标，借以确保执业艺术治疗师之质量及专业水平。
Art therapists are professionals in their field, and their training programs are currently integrated into curricula at research institutes worldwide. These programs encompass interdisciplinary knowledge and are designed to cultivate individuals with mature personality traits for the practice of art therapy. Essential personality traits for art therapists include emotional stability, a resilient personality, patience, the ability to actively listen, keen observational abilities, self-awareness, sensitivity to human needs and modes of expression, as well as profound insights into the processes of psychological functioning.
In terms of academic training, professional art therapists are required to complete various courses. These include art therapy theory and practice, psychoanalytic theory, counseling and therapy, art creation, professional ethics, and more. Additionally, individual psychotherapy plays a pivotal role in the training process. Through undergoing therapy themselves, therapists deepen their self-awareness, develop self-insight, and gain experience in managing the dynamic shifts within therapeutic relationships. This ensures that they are not influenced by personal needs or biases in their future practice and that they remain focused on meeting the genuine needs of their clients. Supervision systems and individual psychotherapy serve as crucial supports for practicing art therapists, ensuring that they maintain vitality in their clinical work and avoid losing focus.
Art therapists are not only well-versed in artistic materials and processes but also possess a profound foundation in clinical psychological therapy theory. They can apply art therapy methods when working with individuals, couples, families, and groups in various settings, including medical, educational, and social welfare institutions. To address different clients and environments, art therapists employ diverse approaches, thus presenting a multifaceted picture of art therapy. The establishment of professional qualifications and certification systems for art therapists serves as a shared goal for the future development of the field, ensuring the quality and professionalism of practicing art therapists.
艺术治疗师常见形式
- 美术治疗： 包括绘画、素描、水彩、油画等艺术形式，让个体通过创作视觉艺术作品来表达情感、探索内心世界。
- 音乐治疗： 利用音乐创作、演奏或聆听音乐，帮助人们释放情绪、放松心情，并在音乐中找到情感的共鸣。
- 舞蹈／运动治疗： 通过身体运动和舞蹈来表达情感、增强身体意识，有助于纾解压力，提升身心健康。
- 戏剧治疗： 透过角色扮演、剧本创作等方式，帮助人们探索不同角色和情境，理解自己和他人的处境，从而促进情绪成长和理解。
- 写作／诗歌治疗： 通过书写、创作诗歌等方式，帮助人们表达情感、整理思绪，并从文字中寻找内在的力量和洞察力。
- 心灵绘画疗法： 这是一种结合绘画和冥想的方法，通过绘画的过程来实现心灵的冥想与成长。
- 雕塑疗法： 透过雕塑创作，让个体以手工艺创作的方式来表达情感、思想，并深入探索自己的内心世界。
- 艺术咨询： 艺术治疗师可能会与客户进行对话，并使用艺术作品作为交流的媒介，帮助客户更好地理解自己的情感和困扰。
Visual Art Therapy: This encompasses mediums such as drawing, sketching, watercolors, and oil painting, allowing individuals to express emotions and explore their inner world through the creation of visual artworks.
Music Therapy: By using music composition, performance, or listening, this form helps people release emotions, relax, and find emotional resonance within music.
Dance/Movement Therapy: Through physical movement and dance, individuals can express emotions, enhance body awareness, alleviate stress, and promote overall physical and mental well-being.
Drama Therapy: Utilizing techniques like role-playing and script creation, drama therapy assists individuals in exploring different roles and situations, fostering emotional growth and understanding of themselves and others.
Writing/Poetry Therapy: Through writing and crafting poetry, individuals can express emotions, organize thoughts, and discover inner strength and insight within their words.
Art Meditation Therapy: This method combines art creation with meditation to achieve spiritual contemplation and growth through the process of painting.
Sculpture Therapy: Through sculpture creation, individuals express emotions and thoughts in a hands-on craft, delving deep into their inner world.
Art Counseling: Art therapists may engage in dialogue with clients, using artworks as a medium for communication to help clients gain a better understanding of their emotions and challenges. These diverse forms of art therapy cater to individual preferences and therapeutic needs, providing unique avenues for emotional expression, self-discovery, and personal growth.
