How can creating art help someone express emotions they find hard to verbalise?
Art provides a nonverbal channel for expression. Creating images can bypass verbal barriers and allow emotions to emerge symbolically or metaphorically, making it easier to explore feelings that are overwhelming, confusing, or not yet fully formed in words.
In which musical would you find the song “Defying Gravity”?
Wicked
Which battle in 1066 led to the start of Norman rule in England?
Battle of Hastings

Name the film...
Pulp Fiction
Who wrote Pride & Prejudice?
Jane Austen
What is the role of the art therapist during a session, and how does it differ from that of an art instructor?
An art therapist facilitates emotional exploration, supports psychological safety, and helps clients reflect on the meaning of their creations. Unlike an art instructor, they are not focused on technique or aesthetics.
What is Lin Manuel Miranda's smash broadway hit, a rap-opera about the Founding Fathers called?
Hamilton
Who was the first Norman king of England?
William the Conquerer
Name this movie:
Hocus Pocus
In George Orwell’s 1984, what is the name of the totalitarian regime’s leader often depicted on posters?
Big Brother
In what ways does clay facilitate different emotional or psychological experiences, as compared to water colour?
Clay can be grounding, tactile, and helpful for releasing physical tension or exploring boundaries.
Watercolor encourages flow, unpredictability, and emotional openness.
Which musical features the characters Maria, Tony, and Anita?
West Side Story
Which English king had six wives?
Henry VIII

Name the film.
Blade Runner
In To Kill a Mockingbird, who is the lawyer defending Tom Robinson?
Atticus Finch
What is the therapeutic significance of recurring symbols or themes in a client’s artwork?
Recurring images often indicate persistent emotional concerns, unresolved conflicts, or core beliefs.
In Les Misérables, which character sings “I Dreamed a Dream”?
Fantine
Which two houses fought in the Wars of the Roses?
The House of Lancaster and the House of York.

Name the movie
The Thing
Which Russian novel features the characters Raskolnikov and Sonia, and explores guilt, morality, and redemption?
Crime and Punishment
Discuss three ethical considerations specific to art therapy.
Confidentiality of artworks, which may contain highly personal or traumatic imagery.
Informed consent for storing, photographing, or displaying art.
Avoiding over-interpretation: therapists should not impose meaning but explore the client’s own interpretations.
Trauma sensitivity: responding carefully to disturbing content and preventing retraumatization.
Maintaining professional boundaries regarding physical space, emotional involvement, and the handling of materials.
Which Andrew Lloyd Webber musical became the longest-running show in Broadway history?
Phantom of the Opera
Who was the only English king to be crowned both in England and France?
Henry VI
Name this movie:
Lord of War
Which modernist novel takes place over a single day in Dublin on June 16, 1904?
Ulysses (James Joyce)