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Art Therapy in Care Settings – Art therapy introduction
This badge is awarded to those who have completed learning related to an introduction into art therapy.
Art therapy is an established form of psychotherapy, delivered by trained art therapists (also known as art psychotherapists).
Art therapy uses art as the primary mode of expression, alongside talking with an art therapist. It aims to reduce distress and improve social, emotional and mental health by promoting insight, self-compassion and a sense of agency and self-worth.
During art therapy, you are supported by an art therapist to use art to express and articulate often complex thoughts and feelings through art making. This may be following difficult or traumatic experiences which may be hard to talk about.
This badge aims to help you understand the role of art therapist better and how it relates to social care.
You must not use any generative Artificial Intelligence (AI) tools to plan, write or improve your evidence for this badge.
To achieve this badge, you must:
- Watch the following videos – ‘What is art therapy?‘ & ‘What’s it like to experience art therapy?‘.
- What this service user story video.
- Tell us three things you have learned and how you can implement this in your practice. (150 words minimum)
- Discuss what you have learned with someone (e.g. line manager or colleague) and make a short note of this discussion. (50 words minimum).
This badge does not require you to hold any other badges however you may find it useful to complete Getting started with Open Badges & Writing Evidence for Open Badges if you are new to Open Badges.
You will need to submit a written statement, in response to the questions asked in the criteria. You can write your statement directly on the badge application form or paste a link to your own blog or portfolio.
We will also accept an audio or video submission if you prefer.
The evidence you submit will be viewable by anyone who you show your badge to. Do not include confidential or private information within your submission.
Badge issuer
Scottish Social Services Council
Our work means the people of Scotland can count on social work, social care and children and young people services being provided by a trusted, skilled, confident and valued workforce.
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I confirm that I have read, understood and completed all the activities listed in the badge criteria and that each question from the criteria is answered in the evidence I have provided. My evidence has been written or recorded by me and I have not copied it from anywhere or anyone else. I understand that it will take 28 days for you to assess my application and that feedback cannot be provided if my application is unsuccessful.
I confirm that I have not used generative Artificial Intelligence (AI) to plan or write any of the evidence I have provided. This is my own original work and I have not copied it from anywhere or anyone else. I understand that all AI assistance is banned under the rules for Open Badge applications.
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