1888 PressRelease – Professor Chad Love-Lieberman outlines ways for anyone interested in art therapy to get education and training in the subject from the comfort of their locations.
Experienced and renowned art psychotherapist Dr. Chad Love-Lieberman offered his professional opinion during a session on online programs, for those looking to learn various parts of art therapy.
“The field of art therapy is growing, from treatment of physically disabled and emotionally scarred children and adults, to treating otherwise healthy individuals who wish to develop a healthier sense of self for personal growth,” Chad Love Lieberman began.
“There are many opportunities that a would-be art therapist can take advantage of once their training is complete. You can work in community mental health facilities, hospitals, shelters, child-life programs, prisons, shelters, special schools, nursing homes among others.”
He further explained that many individuals with psychological education backgrounds, are interested in delving into art therapy but don’t know where to begin, possibly because there isn’t a school nearby offering art therapy training. For such people, he recommended online training courses which are offered by schools and colleges to students located in any part of the world.
Chad Love added that such schools would arm future art therapists with the rudimentary skills that would enable clients to be able to interpret their future clients’ artwork and creative processes and hence help them work through the various challenges they are facing. “As a student, your interpretation and appreciation of art will be developed, provided you have already fulfilled the requirements for your undergraduate training.”
Dr. Love-Lieberman further explained that online art therapy courses are not only meant for people looking to be art therapists in the future. He also added that there are many schools and colleges which provide specialized art therapy courses for people who have a budding interest in art therapy, even if they are not looking for certifications.
“I would highly recommend art therapy specialized programs for health workers and other professionals who closely relate with sick people, those who have emotional, behavioral and mental challenges as well as children and young adults. These include psychologists, teachers, social workers, law enforcement officers among others,”
In conclusion, he added that art therapy education through online classes can help any other person who wishes to use art therapy to foster personal growth and cope with their unique life challenges in a balanced and productive way. he however cautioned that before signing up for any course, would-be students should take time to find out whether the college, school or person offering the course is duly trained and certified to ensure they get quality education.
Chad Love – Artistic Therapist
Chad Love Lieberman is an Artistic Therapist in the UK-USA with the overriding body and the professional association BA, MA. Chad Love has worked as an art therapist for over 18 years and is still fascinated by each client’s unique process and courage to welcome change, self-development and improvement.
Chad Love-Lieberman says to see an optimistic change in your life, you need to have the intention to change it. Going to see a therapist for the first time can feel a bit scary or intimidating. However, this is an important step, which reflects your intention of wanting to improve yourself, your situation or your health. Chad Love says it’s a great privilege to be able to support people and guide them through a personal and artistic journey towards recovery and help regaining ones’ balance.
Your life or health situation doesn’t need to be extremely challenging for you to see a therapist. More people recognize the positive effects of seeing an art therapist on a regular basis can have on their lives. It can improve their communication and quality of relationships; it keeps them more focused and through increased self-awareness gives them the ability to cope better with life and its challenges. Therefore, visiting a therapist can be useful for anyone at any stage in his or her life.
Chad “Love” Lieberman has worked and still works with adults and children with a wide range of issues such as trauma, learning difficulties, loss, anxiety and depression. Over the years, Chad Love has developed a special interest in working with cancer patients for whom artistic therapy can play a significant role in coping with the emotional impact of this illness. Personally, Chad Love has an interest in the practice of mindfulness, Buddhist teachings, meditation, symbolism and color experience that often become visible in his way of working. He is also an exhibiting artist who creates paintings and sculptures by incorporating his knowledge and research into the healing aspects of art. Learn more at http://www.chadlove.com