Ethical Standards I
The therapist's first responsibility.
is for the client.
This is a general qualification for a supervisor.
A supervisor is a Registered Art Therapist for at least 2 years
A relationship with clients, students, interns,... is unethical when
it does not benefit the client and or it is exploitive.
Name what provides a safe and functional environment in which to offer art therapy services
Proper ventilation, Adequate lighting, Access to water, Knowledge of hazards or toxicity, Storage space, Monitored use of sharps, Allowance for privacy and confidentiality, Compliance with other health and safety requirements.
Conducting research is governed by
federal and state laws and regulations and professional standards.
Four (4) topics are discussed at the outset of the client-therapist relationship.
their rights, roles, expectations, and limitations of the art therapy process.
It is a supervisor's responsibility to foster
the professional growth of students and advisees.
A therapeutic relationship shall continue as long as it
is reasonably clear that the client is benefiting from the relationship
This code is used in art therapy to maintain a safe environment as it relates to chemicals.
specific standards for art materials like ASTM D-4236, to ensure a safe studio environment.
Art therapists recognize a responsibility to participate in activities that
contribute to a better community and society.
In order to not abandon a client the therapist will do what
Therapist will assist the client in making reasonable, alternative arrangements.
Supervisors assist in planning therapy and prioritizing client's
goals and objectives
Art therapist will disclose confidential information without the client's express written consent when
the client or others are in immediate severe danger to health or life.
Within art therapy's ethical standards progress notes will contain (name what you can)
level of functioning, treatment plan and goals, relevant verbal content to client behavior & goals, relevant graphic images to client's behavior and goals, changes in affect, thought process, and behavior, no change in affect, thought process, and behavior, Suicidal, homicidal intent or ideation
Art therapists serve the public interest when they are involved with
developing laws and regulations pertaining to the field of art therapy.
Standard Assessment instruments need to be
Reliable, valid, standardized and used with proper application of the method used.
Use printed material, tapes, the art process to facilitate or enhance
learning
An art therapist's competency is determined by
their education, training, and experience.
A client in this situation would not have the "privilege" to say no if you are asked to testify.
Why
A minor child with obvious abuse.
You are a mandated reporter for child abuse.
List four financial arrangements listed in the Ethical Standards for Art Therapy.
Art therapists shall not offer or accept payment for referrals. Shall not exploit their client financially. They shall disclose their fees at commencement of and any changed. Shall represent all facts truthfully
The number one rule of client art - reproduced or used in public
Express written consent of the client.
Open questions, affirmations and reflections (OARS). As a supervisor what are you teaching your intern
Goal oriented motivational interviewing (MI)
If convicted of a crime, have their license suspended, or fail to cooperate with the AATA or the Ethics committee the therapist
is subject to termination of membership.
A counselor's statement of disclosure is referred to as " _____ ", and can include (list several)
"informed consent", counselor's qualifications, office hours, and billing policies, emergency procedures and therapy techniques to be utilized, statement that confidentiality is desireable but cannot be guarantied in a group setting
The art therapist can use the ATR and or ATR/BC when
they are officially notified in writing by the ATCB, Inc.