Simply put, Creative Arts Therapists use expressive modalities to reach non-creative objectives relating to social, behavioral, emotional, cognitive, physical, spiritual and holistic goals.

 

Per the American Music Therapy Association

"Music Therapy is the clinical and evidence-based use of music interventions to accomplish individualized goals within a therapeutic relationship by a credentialed professional who has completed an approved music therapy program."

 

Per the American Art Therapy Association

“Creative Arts Therapists are mental health professionals who use arts-based interventions and creative processes for optimizing mental health and wellness. They are trained and credentialed according to their distinct profession and each Creative Arts Therapy field is governed by a separate professional association with a unique scope of practice.”

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Per the North American Drama Therapy Association

“Drama Therapy is the intentional use of drama and or theater processes to achieve therapeutic goals…Drama therapy uses play, embodiment, projection, role, story, metaphor, empathy, distancing, witnessing, performance, and improvisation to help people make meaningful change."