CAT 524 - Creative Arts Therapy and Addictive Disorders

The class focuses on utilizing creative arts therapy while working in a group setting with clients with substance related and addictive disorders. The model used is congruent with the disease model of addiction and recovery. Creative art therapy is utilized as an adjunct to more traditional forms of addiction therapy and is to foster the existing treatment plan for CD/SA clients. During the class, special needs populations will be explored.Open to students in Creative Arts Therapy programs. Open to students in other graduate programs with permission of instructor.

Prerequisites & Notes
Open to students in Creative Arts Therapy programs. Open to students in other graduate programs with permission of instructor. Term offering cycle: Summer. Typical yearly cycle: irregular offering.

Credits: 3