What is Arts Therapy
Arts therapy uses creative processes, including art making, drama, and movement to improve and enhance physical, mental and emotional well-being. It is suitable for all ages and many life situations, and can be done with individuals or groups. Arts therapy works by accessing imagination and creativity, which can generate new models of living, and contribute towards the development of a more integrated sense of self, with increased self awareness and acceptance.
ANZATA is the professional association for registered arts therapists in Australia,
New Zealand and Singapore.
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ANZATA Membership
By joining ANZATA you reap the many benefits of belonging to a professional body. ANZATA accepts applications for professional membership from Masters level qualified art therapists, dramatherapists and dance/ movement therapists. Other categories of membership include student and associate.
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ANZATA Newsletter
ANZATA produces a informative newsletter three to four times a year. It includes news in brief, articles and a comprehensive noticeboard.
Click here to see the current issue and many back issues. You will also find information on submitting articles and ads.
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ANZJAT – The ANZATA Journal
ANZJAT, the Australian and New Zealand Journal of Art Therapy is a peer-refereed journal published annually. It is currently in its fourth year. The 2009 ANZJAT is available now.
What is an Arts Therapist?
Are you looking for a statement that you can use as a description of how art therapists are qualified? The ANZATA committee have put together a statement which can be used and read by everyone interested in our training and qualifications. Art Therapy Statement as a Word document.
Are you Interested in Becoming an Arts Therapist?
Click here to find out more about the arts therapy profession.
Registration of Arts Therapists
ANZATA registers Arts Therapists/Arts Psychotherapists. Professional registration of Arts Therapists is to an internationally agreed standard and Australian and New Zealand Art Therapists have reciprocal rights with overseas Art Therapy Associations.
Click here for more information on the requirements to be registered as an Art Therapist.