Art Therapy among 10 top hot jobs in 2007

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ART THERAPIST AMONG 10 HOT JOBS FOR 2007

CareerBuilder.com, one of the nation’s leading recruitment resources in printand web media, has identified Art Therapist as one of the top 10 “hot jobs” for 2007 by (seehttp://jobs.aol.com/article/_a/10-hot-jobs-for-2007/20060822125209990005).

Candace Corner,writer for CareerBuilder.com, says, “Demographic shifts, legislative changes, business trendsand consumer behavior factor into what’s going to be the next big thing.” A changing employmentmarket, longer life span, access to higher education, and later retirement are determiningwhat jobs are on the cutting edge.Art Therapy is a mental health profession that uses the creative process of art making to improveand enhance the physical, mental, and emotional well being of individuals of all ages. It isbased on the belief that the creative process involved in the making of art is healing and life enhancing.Art Therapists use their knowledge of visual art (drawing, painting, sculpture, and otherart forms) and psychotherapy to help individuals manage emotional problems, develop interpersonalskills, reduce stress, and achieve self-awareness.The American Art Therapy Association, (AATA) Inc., was founded in 1969 and develops andpromotes educational, professional, and ethical standards for the practice of art therapy. TheAATA provides information to its members and the public regarding the field of art therapythrough publications, a scholarly journal, conferences, and a web site ( www.arttherapy.org).Paula Howie, President of the American Art Therapy Association and board certified Art Therapist,comments, “Employment opportunities for art therapists in healthcare, community agencies,education, and independent practice continue to increase for our members. It is excitingthat leading job recruitment services are recognizing the field of art therapy as a cutting edgecareer.”For more information, please contact Cathy A. Malchiodi, AATA Professional Relations, atinfo@arttherapy.org, call 888-290-0878, or visit the AATA web site at www.arttherapy.org.