How I Became an Art Therapist
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 1 เม.ย. 2021
- Do you ever stop and look back at how far you’ve come? I did some thinking this week about my journey of becoming an Art Therapist. The career found me BUT it took me years to overcome myself to really step into the role. I am finally fully pursuing it and I’ve learned so much along the way. I’ve learned about myself, what I really wanted, what I needed to overcome and most importantly, what it took to own my gift. Today, in my new video I share every step and misstep I took in becoming an Art Therapist. If you’re curious about my journey or the profession itself, I recommend watching it!
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this is so beautiful, i'm 15 and i love art but i don't know what exactly i want to pursue with art. i love reading about physcology and i would love to become an art therapist when i grow up!
Same here!
I took psychology in college and now I’m back to Art lol - blessings on your journey
Me too...
Mee too. I am psycology interested in art for Healing.
Art is not a profession. First, decide on a proper paid profession first. Art is a hobby, you won’t be able to pay bills just by painting, obviously. So, do you want to be a graphic designer, an architect or a gallery director…? Check what education you need for that, if any. Most art related professions only need a portfolio. Art education is worthless amd meaningless, on its own. Think carefully how will you pay your bills.
This is so inspiring! I’ve been creating art my whole life too and took up art school, but the jobs I’ve had are mostly graphic design-based and do not fulfill me... I’ve been very interested in psychology for years and am considering studying it, but now I think art therapy is such a perfect combination of the two, I’m definitely gonna be looking into it!
I am so glad this inspired you! The world needs more Art Therapists 💖😊 Best of luck in your journey!
Well, you chose art to study, which is a hobby. Not a profession! Graphic design is in demand, whilst 99.99% of artists are broke. Because there are way too many offers and practically zero demand. Art is NOT a profession, but graphic design is. Art therapy is valued about the same as art teaching, at a minimum wage. Therefore, zero education is required, aside from grade school.
This is actually not true at all. To be a true professional art therapist, it requires years of graduate school, including an 700 hour internship and 3,0000 hours post graduate clinical hours. Yes, you can study just ART or art history, which still requires a bachelors degree. However, an ART THERAPIST (or licensed professional counselor) requires years of education and clinical work. @@mikenoneofyourbusiness7122
Now I feel inspired; I understand how you feel. I was in art class and felt drained by my perfectionism and criticism; my need to control an outcome. I just graduated with a bachelor in psychology yet I still crave the art life. I was so worried about whether I was enough to handle an art therapy program or others. I find that to be a guide for someone I have to be a living example or living testimony so I like to continue to dream of practicing the healing arts with creativity.
Hello Erica, what an incredible story, your blessed to have figured it out early in life and thank you for sharing!! This is weird because I just saw a post about Art Therapy on Instagram, got interested, then just came on here researching "Is Art therapy an in-demand career and is it worth it?" and I was intrigued by your BEAUTIFUL face and video title!! I'm a late bloomer in college (started in 2012), so at 58 years old I'm embarrassed to say that I don't know my purpose in life!! When I was younger I wanted to be an Art teacher and my Mom always encouraged my Art!! But unintentionally, ending up a perfectionist because of bad criticism experiences in school, I haven't done Art in years!! Fast forward to 2019, I've always been read up on mental health and wanted to learn more and, so two years ago I took my first Psychology class and loved it!! We did a presentation on "Anxiety" and one of the therapies was Art therapy!! This same time, I took an Art 100 class and also loved it!! Since then I've been drawn to wanting to try Art therapy because I felt that using Art as a cognitive/behavioral therapy, would help people with mental health issues and I've always loved helping people in some way!! I'm just SO tired of trying to figure out my purpose in life when all along, this is what I believe I should've been doing all of these years!! I'm so sorry for the long message but does this make sense lol, thank you in advance!!🥰🙏🏼🙏🏼
Hello Aida! Thank you for sharing your story and your sweet words. There is absolutely no need to be embarrassed at all, we are all on our own journey! Sometimes we do know things but we tend to ignore the little whispers because of varying reasons. But it sounds like it is too loud to ignore now! You know exactly what you want now and remember that It is never too late! So if you feel it in your heart, I say go for it! Wishing you all the best in your journey! 🙏💓😊
@@EricaPangArt Aww thank you so much for your sweet and encouraging words, I appreciate you for it!!❤️🥰🙏🏼
I have a bachelors degree in Psychology honors, a masters degree in clinical psychology and have been doing crochet professionally for the past 8 years.. I’m really really keen to study art therapy 😊
I needed this.. I just saw a random art therapy online class and I was curious if it was something I should do. I’ve been an artist my whole life. A professional tattoo artist for 11 years and I’m experiencing burn out with just tattoos all the time. You have motivated me. I appreciate you! And I subscribed!
Awww yes! I love reading this. Thank you for sharing and sending you all the love and creativity on this new journey 😊
thank you for sharing your experiences!
i’m currently an undergrad speech and language pathology sophomore and with all my time put into studying with no art involved, i feel like i’m losing my passion and creativity. i’ve been wanting to take fine arts ever since i was young but i was and still am externally pressured to take speech pathology. i’ve recently heard about art therapy as a career (after some research here and there) and i’m planning on taking it after i finish because i just see myself enjoying and making use of my full potential. i really do hope that it’ll all work out when the time comes.
Thank you for watching! Wishing you all the success in your path of Art Therapy! As long as your passionate and committed about it, it will definitely work out for you 🙏💖
Thank you for sharing !
Thank you so much for sharing your story. This is fantastic
Thanks so much I needed this video looking forward once again🙏🏾
Thankyou so much. You are empowering.
Lovely story, thank you for sharing 😊
I totally relate to loosing yourself in college. After doing fashion design the whole process felt emotionally draining so I took up a job in retail instead of design, two years after a bad marriage I picked up a pen to start drawing again ❤️ that when I started to heal🙏 just to realise I've spent my whole life taming my anxious mind by doodling all the time😀👍
That's amazing! Thank you for sharing your story! 🙏💖😊
Thanks for sharing this. Beautiful. ❤
I realized that this is what I want to do just last night ❤thank you for this video
Thank you for this video Erica. Your story is truly inspiring.
Thank you so much!!!! I could relate to your story and only while I was listening to you and your experience at the art school could I accept to myself that I had a similar feeling at the film school and thus gave up a big part of my life...i e creating art. I have been considering art therapy as an offering to people and am glad to have met you on this platform. Thanks for sharing your life story ❤
Hey thanks for making this sweet video
Really opened up my head 🙏
Wow! I just came across your page and this video resonated SOO much for me! I really have been on a similar journey and I’m currently trying to open up my creativity again as we speak. I’ve made a lot of positive changes to my lifestyle and trying to express it though Art as well. I want to thank you for sharing this and appreciate you! Gratefully! Keep creating!!🖤
Thank you for this!! Ive been an artist my whole life, my dad taught me since 2 years old...I'm 35 now and I've created an online 8 week program to help people know themselves more through art....I basically am doing art therapy without even knowing thats what it is! I just grew this huge love for personal development in 2020 and then decided to share my learnings and tools through the form of art. I am now just getting more clarity that this is a career I am thinking to pursue! Doing my research and trying to find an online school. :)
Thank you for sharing your journey. It’s something that I wanted to pursue however didn’t know how to begin. I was a medic in the military. What I know is I miss taking care of people and want and need a new path.
At the moment I’m going into my second year of a graphic design course in college in the uk and I feel like something is missing I would really enjoy psychology ,I wish I had the option in my gsce’s to study psychology ,having the two subjects put together sounds pretty neat 😹
this has to be one of the most eye opening videos i have watched since exploring the career path i want to take!! thank you for this 🖤 i’m currently working as an RBT and i’m experiencing burnout. many times i forgot i’m young and still have so much time left to explore and find want i want in life. to figure out myself and my passions.
I am currently in school to become an art therapist and I’m trying to regain my passion and discover if this is something I see myself doing. I love your video your passion is inspiring!!
I love this so much! I have always been interested in art and music and the importance they both have in expressing ourselves! I would be interested in exploring careers in music and art therapy 💛☀️
Thank you for this and this is so beautiful 🥺 and I love art so much ever since I was a kid I always loved drawing and painting and helping others and i am actually in school for studio art but I want to get my bachelors in therapy or psychology so I can be an art therapist for kids or adults, or also a child therapist or in general. but thank you so much this was so helpful. 😊
Thank you for sharing your path towards becoming an art therapist! ❤🎨 Sounds like a fantastic and meaningful profession to consider! 😊
This is so cool! Thank you for sharing you experience. I’m starting my first year of undergrad in art + psychology and will soon transfer to another school to pursue the art therapy major itself :) i feel like we need more expressive therapists in the world and i thank you for your work :)
Thank you for sharing - I love the part about how you veered away from art and rediscovered in another way, through a red flower. In the opposite - I left psychology and became disenchanted with it, to find art and (funny enough - a year solo traveling the world) to be what brought me back to making and world cultures again. Your words were like a high-five.
i am 18 going into college as a freshman in august. i will be majoring in art therapy and i am very excited! thanks for the video!!
That's so exciting! Sending you all the love, creativity and success in your journey 💖
Thanks for sharing your story it reminded me that this has always been at the root of my initial quest in my life as an artist. HUE have inspired me to own that healing artist within me❤ This was my first time seeing of your videos . I am looking forward to more ! ☺️🙌🏽👩🏽🎨
Erica, this is an incredible video, thank you so much. I see a lot of myself in you. Right now I am a behavior therapist for kids with autism and I like to draw for my students a lot. The visual arts is very important and especially for kids on the spectrum who tend to be more visual.
Wow, our stories are so similar yet so different. Ive been in a dark place for the past couple years, feeling disconnected from my art and wondering if i should just give it uo all together. But discovering art therapy has opened me back up and definately feels like my path. Although its been hard the last few years, Like you said, the timing is always right. Im feeling so thankful and excited, and now have a real drive to get serious about my own personal art practice again! Thank you for sharing your story
Tonight I was just thinking about what I could do in the future as I have to decide soon and I’ve always thought about being a therapist because I want to make people feel okay as I’ve struggled with mental health and I love being creative and I just randomly thought of it and now I’m researching thank you for this vid
That’s exactly me I hope I get to study it
thank you that was so helpful
Wóoo finding you in gold! I was so creative that I studied Textile design but University was not very uplifting... I worked as an independent jewellery designer but there was always a " I'm not good enough" thing... After getting some kind of success, I left it all and I became a healer, therapist ... But again, I had that feeling, so this career also didn't work. I decided to travel to India and I became a yoga and meditation teacher. I did a lot of mindfulness, yoga and crafts workshops with children over there, but still didn't feel it was all for me. At the moment I feel a bit confused about which path to take, I spend time painting and creating as it's my way of expressing all my emotions, my kind of meditation. I love psychology but I feel that it's too late to start studying again... And part of me keeps looking at Art therapy as the perfect combination of my path, your story is so inspirational ! Thank you so much for sharing your journey!
Oh, wow thank you so much for sharing your story! What a beautiful and creative journey you've had so far! Sending you lots of love for whats to come! 🙏💓😊
Beautiful story. thank you for sharing!! I had a similar story with my art in general. My art was actually through dance. As a child my life came alive through dance as a kid and created many magical moments in my childhood. (I also love making other types of art also). But when I became a college student.. I was aware that other people just had better dance technique. And I was told that it's very challenging to make a living as a dancer. And making other art wasn't a way to make money either ... so then I was lost as a dancer and art creator. basically i felt that society didn't accept how I was and my gifts. What I had wasn't needed on earth... it's very heart breaking. ... Years later I reconnected with art and remembered to value the process. And I became involved with expressive dance classes that were not about technique. I found the joy again. And i'm still finding it. ..
Thank you so much for the insightful video! I have been thinking for quite a long time about taking master degree in art therapy, but I’ve also been hesitating. My experience was just like yours, I had such a bad time in art school- I was in Interior Design course for my bachelors- and it was a nightmare. I’m afraid that if I took this major-art therapy- I might not be able to succeed and only waste my family’s money, again. I do love arts, I do love psychology too, so now that I’ve watched your video, I’m even more intrigued to take this major.
Wow I am so grateful to have stumbled upon this video. I’m at a point in my life where I’ve had no inspiration to paint- I truly thought I was the only one experiencing this..but your video has inspired me to know everything will fall into place. Thank you
I am so incredibly happy to hear that my video inspired you! Keep creating and sharing - the world needs your voice 💖
Hi Erica! thank you for opening up your space and sharing your journey with us! It's amazing, as I am also a certified yoga instructor (i found myself in india :) and now, i feel called to shre art therapy with the local community. I feel it would help tremendously as many people havent seen this side of themselves of creativity and their child side to express, and that its been locked away perhaps. I also had a feeling there was a Hawaii influence from your first video without knowing it and this video just confirmed you went to Hawaii! haha keep doing what you're doing, and so glad you found something that you're really passionate about
Thank you so much for sharing your story! I also started higher ed with an art major and had a horrible experience, to the point where I quit. I went on to get a master degree in clinical social work instead. Now i'm trying to find that happy medium. It's under way I can feel it but I think I should go get trained in art therapy. I've had powerful sessions myself and I know they work wonders for survivors of trauma.
Amazing I love this, I think I want to become a art therapist ❤
So exciting -Thank you for sharing!
You're so welcome! 🙏💖🙏
Thank you ❤️
I am so glad that I found you on here :-) I am studying a masters of mental health in art therapy and I am so happy that I can combine my love of art and my love of counselling.
I am so glad that you found me and are resonating with my videos! Also, happy to hear that you're studying Art Therapy! Yayyyyy! 🙏💓😊
Thank you very much for sharing! Your story is very inspiring!
You're so welcome! Thank you so much for the love 🙏😊
Wow, thank you so much for sharing your story. I have been a first responder for 20 years and the last 6 years focused on self-care for first responders and critical incident stress management. I also discovered mixed media during that time and now I am halfway through a life coaching certification that focuses on art...really excited and now after hearing this I want to get my degree....sending good thoughts and love your way
Oh wow! Thank you so much for sharing your story. So happy to hear that you found art! Best of luck on your journey 🙏💖
Thank you so much for sharing your journey. I'm in the 3rd year of my art therapy counseling program in the US. I can resonate every word you said.
In short, thank you and I love you! Thank you for every video you have made and the big smile you brought to the world.❤️
Thank you for watching and sharing your words! It means so much to me! So happy to hear you're pursuing the path of Art Therapy. Sending you the most love and success on your journey 😊💖
wow i had the exact same experience in graphic design school. quit right after i graduated. it crushed me for sure
I'm so glad i found this video! This video really spoke to me :), art and helping people have always been my passions! Im only 16 i've always loved art and psychology is my field of interest this just seems so perfect!
What a beautiful soul ! You are inspiring 😊!
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Omg I had the same experience in art school ! I’m pursuing art therapy now too, so cool to hear your journey!!
The more I tell this story, the more I realize how many people had the same experience in art school! You're not alone 🙂 I am so happy to hear you're pursuing Art Therapy - congratulations on your journey!
I worked with a Real Property Commercial Property Assessor Field Supervisor (State Of Maryland). She was previously an Art Therapist at a State Mental Hospital. With constant budget cuts she eventually was laid off. She pursued a completely different career path with the State of Maryland.
I came to your channel because I wanted to release my own emotions through art. (The yin yang activity was so healing for me BTW)
I have always been a creative but somehow denied this aspect of myself similar to you, I stopped creating. I packed up all my supplies and avoided them like a plague. What is funny about this is that I have been an Art Teacher for many years but I have a love-hate relationship with teaching art.
This summer, I am gaining more clarity as to why I love-hate teaching art. The exact reason you quit art school is why I hate it. I hate having to judge students work and grade it according to the elements and principles and how "beautiful" the work is. I believe art is all about expression. The thoughts the emotions experienced during the creation process for the artist and for the viewer what they feel or experience while looking at the finished work. That somehow gets lost in the education system.
I found myself gravitating towards psychology and wanting to help people. So there I thought I would let go of teaching art all together but since finding your channel I am inspired at the idea of marrying the two. Therapy and art.
Thank you for inspiring me, I am going to take a new approach to teaching my art classes this school year. Maybe I'll fall in love again and my purpose will come alive with passion. And I'm eager to start creating my own art once again.
Thank you for sharing your story, thank you!
Great video! Thanks for sharing your story ✨
Thank you for the love! 💖😊
I've always loved art and always wanted a career init when I was a kid I wanted to become an architect but as I realised I was terrible at math 🤣 so it went out the window, I had a son who's now 3 and autistic which inspired me to want to become some sort or therapist so was looking for a career and found art therapy and it is 100% up my street the 2 in 1, thank you for this video as I don't know how to get into it and this has helped me alot
You are a wise young lady. Thank you for sharing your story. It’s really inspiring me. 🎉
Thank you for your words and love! Glad my story inspired you 💖
I just got into grad school for art therapy and appreciate your honesty and story ❤️ thank you for sharing I feel our paths are so aligned and it’s made me feel so comforted.
Congratulations 🎉
What grad school did you go to in majoring art therapy?
I stumbled upon your videos one day as I looked up “transformation painting video” and found your butterfly transformation art therapy video. I immediately looked up the art therapist career. So happy I was led to you. Thank you for sharing 🥰🌈
Awww thank you so much! So glad my videos resonate with you. Thank you for the love and for sharing your words with me! 😊💖
Thank uuuu ❤😊
i love this
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So inspirational, this is what I want to do after I graduate! ❤️
Yes! The world needs more Art Therapists :)
@@EricaPangArt I agree
I'm fascinated how you transferred to working solely online with clients. I had a difficult time for 5 months during carona seeing patients over zoom, especially in my work with my younger clients and with couples. Manipulating the environment, particularly in couples work, was important in order to prevent escalation, which can happen quickly, in addition to facilitating EFT and integrating it into art therapy. Part of the difficulty was creating the safety, my clients always knew they could come into my office, and take out any art materials they needed, and it provided a safe, contained environment. How do you go about creating that safety working online?
It is definitely a transition working online and it took some time for me to adjust to. I think in terms of creating safety, it is dependant on who you work with and your style. I've heard of some Art Therapists enjoying the online sessions more and other who prefer in person. So it really depends on you!
Hey Erica, thanks for sharing such an insightful video. I am curious to know what school did you go to, to learn art therapy?
I recently am applying to be an art therapist after 12 years in the art industry. I had burnout! I am nervous about getting in to school!
I have always been interested in art since childhood. Mostly self taught, I do paint or sketch once in a way. I always helps me when I am low due to my chronic illness. I feel I have been doing art therapy for myself unknowingly.
Ever since i came to know that one can become an art therapist, I have been wanting to become one.
I would love to help others who are suffering from chronic conditions where the highs and lows of health can take a huge toll on mental health.
Please suggest a course which I can do to make art therapy a career.
I went to art school too and am now going back to school because I want to be an art therapist! Did you have a specific program/degree for art therapy? All I can find is masters in counciling
Thank you for this inspiring video. May I ask about which school did you learn art therapy? thank you again and wish you all the best
Which subjects are needed to be a art therapist?
Could you share more with art therapy programs in Canada please? Is it difficult or easy for international students to look for job opportunities in Canada? Thank you.
I think I want to peruse Art Therapy but I’d be the first one where I live. I want to be sure that I’m doing what would be fulfilling for me. Thank you for sharing your story. What school in Vancouver did you go to?
This video was truly inspiring, I've always been torn between art and psychology but when I discovered art therapy it felt like I finally knew what I wanted to do. I'm just curious however, I live in Canada and don't have enough university courses from high school, would I be able to get into an art therapy school through fine arts in college?
So happy to hear that you found what you wanted to do! 💓I think it really depends on the school, I'm not too sure? Wishing you all the love and creativity on your journey 😊
Do you think an English degree undergrad would be accepted onto an Art Therapy masters degree?
Wow just in time to inspire me and get me going🙏🏾 Becoming an art therapist is my dream❤️🌎🙏🏾
I am working on a degree right now and can’t to apply to art therapy school🙏🏾
Yes! I love hearing this. I remember my teacher in school said to our class "the world always needs more art therapists.." I am happy to hear you're working your way towards that! Sending love 💖😊
@@EricaPangArt thanks so much for the encouragement and for reaching out🙏🏾🌎🙂🙋🏾
Did you paint that piece behind you?
Maybe this is a good career for me. I have a BFA but not the therapist part!
I'm interested in 🎭 Art therapy. I have a Bachelor degree in counseling. I love 🎨 Art. Where do I go, from her? I love you 😘 your channel ❤️ it helped me from my depression.
Love your hair 💕
I have a visual communication graphic design degree... I would like to explore the art therapy field as a career but I had a traumatising experience and I was burntout after uni... So I don't see myself doing further studies... I was wondering if it was a must to get your masters in art therapy or have psychology certificates
Thank you for the love and for sharing your story! Yes, it is usually a masters program. If you want to know more about how to get into the field, I recommend watching Thirsty For Art's channel. She offers a ton of amazing advice on the Art Therapy career path!
Hello Erica, thank you for sharing your story and life experience. May I ask if you went to VATI on the Granville Island in Vancouver? Another question I have is why it takes you about 5 years after graduation to become an art therapist? Can you say more words about this part?
You're so welcome! Yes, I went to VATI on Granville Island 😊 It took me that long because I didn't believe in myself and my ability to become one. I was too afraid to step into that role and take responsibility...
I am wondering which school did you go for Art Therapy Certificate?
Where do i start yo become an art therapist?
Do you have any advice for someone applying to an art therapy program? I’m building my art portfolio now and am preparing to take my GRE entrance exam. Any advice would be so appreciated!!
That's so exciting! I don't have any specific advice, but if you're really passionate about the work and do your best then you will have no problem getting in! Sending you all the luck, love and creativity! 🙏😊💖
Mine is 5years.. I don't really know how to go back
Lovely channel
Thank you for the love! 💖
@@EricaPangArt of course, keep growing! 🌱
Am an artist too, I have been inspired ..I would like to be an art therapy too
I always thought I wanted to be an art teacher but I am thinking I want to change my career path toward art therapy. Does it take a lot of schooling to be an art therapist?
It's probably the same as an art teacher? I am not too sure, I think it also depends on where you're located. I have a post-graduate in Art Therapy. If you want to know more about the Art Therapy career path, I would check out Thirsty For Art's TH-cam channel, she has a lot of great resources around that!
What school did you go to for art therapy?
Can I study psychology and my master be Art therapy..??? I am excellent in art
Is it possible to work with veterans as an art therapist? :)
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Hii i am really intrest in art and children and i am in ba 1 semester
Now iam just in 17 yr . And please can you give me some tips about it moree 🥺🙏
is it possible to have a side job?
Hey just wanted to stop by and say thanks for sharing your experience:) this helped in providing guidance, I had a very similar path to you, and have been figuring out how to combining my passions. It’s really encouraging to know that being an art therapist is possible 💙🫶🏻
Which degree did you finish for art therapy? Masters in what?
I went to the Vancouver Art Therapy Institute and got a Master's level diploma in Art Therapy :)
@@EricaPangArt thank you for your wonderful sharing about your experience, it just what I want and what I wish too. I was an art teacher and designer . I have been learning some art therapy and Carl Jung from a very basic workshop .. I’m from Malaysia , and
I wish to looking for professional art therapy course , that can combine my passion of art and Caring of loving People to society. Would you recommend some art therapy course that can learn online and is complete course to be an professional art therapist. Appreciated 🙏
Looking for Master level diploma of art therapy online , looking forward for your reply 🙏💕
Can you be a art therapist and have a art business on a side where you sell paintings ?
Of course! You can make your business whatever you like 😊
Would you please provide your email?
hello@ericapang.com 🙏
Pump the brakes. Art therapy, but only with women? Imagine if I put this platform up where I felt so comfortable because the class was only men. I would be put in the grave if I dare said something like that.
At the end, you are not an artist. Just like your teacher said, you’re not cut out to be one. Because you wouldn’t be able to handle your emotional reactions to expected criticism. So, good thing you are a content creator now, and NOT a painter.