Handbook

Demonstrating and applying knowledge, principles and concepts of art therapy and counselling practice;

Recognising how the legislative and professional frameworks impact on art therapy and counselling practice and health care; and

Recognising how counselling plays an essential role in society and the promotion of health and well being, and how creative arts therapies specifically can promote health and wellbeing with some groups of clients such as children.

Conducting a comprehensive case conceptualisation through comprehensive and yet integrative assessment based on sound research evidence;

Establishing and maintaining therapeutic relationships;

Demonstrating a foundational set of reflective, clinical and critical thinking skills in counselling in relation to a broad set of client problems;

Demonstrating a foundational set of skills related to the engagement with and the use of creative arts in therapy;

Application of case-based theoretical knowledge that forms the base for extended learning of clinical skills;

Synthesising and evaluating information from a range of sources.

Understanding principles for effective art therapy and counselling practice in the context of interdisciplinary teams in a range of counselling settings as the premise for delivering quality client-centred counselling services;

Participating in ongoing professional development;

Communicating appropriately an understanding of client-related and process-based information, and their implication in terms of intervention choices and outcomes;

Presenting knowledge and information, and articulating arguments and conclusions, in a variety of art therapy and counselling modes, to diverse audiences, and for a range of purposes that include assessment, treatment, education and research.

Recognising and adhere by the relevant and required ethical conduct and behaviour within which Counselling is practised;

Recognising and attending to personal development as a critical aspect of sound clinical practice;

Working responsibly and safely whilst demonstrating a capacity for self-directed learning;

Understanding and being able to articulate aspects of the place and importance of the Creative Arts in Counselling in the local and global community.