0601 - The DO ART Model: An Ethical Decision-Making Model for Art Therapy

Description

This course introduces the DO ART model, an ethical-decision making model specific to the practice of art therapy. The DO ART model incorporates existing ethical literature in the field of art therapy, is appropriate for therapists at all levels, and can be used with a variety of situations.

Learning Objectives

Articulate arguments for and against various courses of action in art therapy ethical dilemmas.
Apply the DO ART ethical decision-making model to a real-life art therapy scenario and select an ethical course of action.

Jessica Hauck

Jessica Hauck, LAC, has an MA in Mental Health Counseling with Art Therapy Specialization, from Caldwell University. She has experience working with children, adults, families, and groups using a variety of interventions. Jessica has worked closely with children experiencing bereavement, and spent several years as a volunteer for crisis and suicide prevention hotlines. She is trained to use both psychotherapy and art therapy, depending on the individual needs of the client. Jessica typically uses a person-centered and solution-focused approach in her work.

Dr. Thomson Ling

PhD Associate Professor, Caldwell University

Through his research, Dr. Thomson Ling, PhD strives to create opportunities for individuals to succeed in their careers. His research interests include transitions in academic settings, multicultural and diversity issues, and adolescent development. As a Professor, he teaches courses on career counseling, crisis counseling, law and ethics in counseling, and research methods.

Melanie Peters

Melanie Peters, BA is a Caldwell University graduate student working towards a degree in Mental Health Counseling and Art Therapy. She enjoys exploring and any kind of art making and is passionate about educating others about the healing benefits of art and learning about the utilization of art with various populations.