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Please Complete the Survey!!

 

We are inviting art therapists to take part in an international research study titled “Surveying Art Therapy Practice: Methods, Challenges, and Professional Perspectives (HREC Approval Number- HEC25310).” This study aims to understand how art therapists structure their work, navigate systemic and ethical challenges, and integrate theoretical and cultural frameworks across diverse clinical and community settings. The survey is being conducted collaboratively by researchers from La Trobe University (Australia) and the University of Utah (USA). Your insights will help build a clearer picture of global practice trends, inform future workforce development, and strengthen advocacy for the field. Participation involves completing an anonymous online survey, which takes approximately 15-20 minutes. No identifiable information will be collected, and you may skip any question or exit the survey at any time. Participation is entirely voluntary.

Inclusion criteria:

• Must be a currently practising art therapist.

• Must have completed a postgraduate-level qualification in art therapy (e.g., Master’s degree).

• Must practise in a professional setting (e.g., clinical, educational, community, or private).

• Must be aged 18 or over.

• Must be proficient in English (as the survey will be administered in English).

Exclusion criteria:

• Art therapy students who have not yet completed their training.Individuals who practise general counselling or psychotherapy but are not trained or in art therapy.

• Non-English speakers, due to the language of the survey and ethical constraints around translation and interpretation.

To access the survey and participant information sheet, please click the link below: https://latrobe.questionpro.com/t/ASwldZ7E7bA

 

 If you know other art therapists who may be interested, we would greatly appreciate you sharing this invitation with your professional networks. A plain-language summary of the results will be available upon request. Thank you for considering contributing to this important project.

Warm regards,

Dr. Theresa Van LithAssociate Professor, Master of Art TherapyLa Trobe University, AustraliaEmail: t.vanlith@latrobe.edu.au

Malissa MorrellDoctoral Student, College of Social WorkUniversity of Utah, USAEmail: malissa.morrell@utah.edu