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'Art, Drama and Music Therapist'

'What do they do?' These therapists are qualified practitioners who work with patients to promote and stimulate recovery.

'Educational and age requirements' A relevant degree or professional qualification

'Training and qualifications' Art therapy: Post-graduate Diploma in Art Therapy or Art Psychotherapy, full or part- time study over one or two years.

Drama therapy: Post-graduate level, full or part-time study over one or two years.

Music therapy: Post-graduate Diploma in Music Therapy requiring full-time study over one year on Department of Health approved courses.

'Further information:' British Association of Art Therapists, 11a Richmond Road, Brighton, East Sussex BN2 3RL.

British Association of Drama Therapists, The Old Mill, Tolpuddle, Dorchester, Dorset DT2 7EX.

British Society for Music Therapy, 69 Avondale, East Barnet, Hertfordshire EN4 8NB.

Association for Professional Music Therapists, The Meadow, 68 Pierce Lane, Fulbourn, Cambridge CB1 5DL.



 
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