ACA -CCPA 2016 Conference & Expo

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ID #235-Art Therapy as a Tool Against Compassion Fatigue and Burnout (Room 513B)

02 Apr 16
10:30 AM - 11:15 AM

Tracks: Creativity in Counseling

A pilot study conducted at a community-based agency with addictions and mental health counselors indicated that art therapy can be used as a viable tool to lower the effects of compassion fatigue and burnout. This session will focus on self-care and ways that professionals can integrate simple art directives, mindfulness, and reflective practices into their self-care repertoire. The session also will include an experiential art component.