Creative Arts Therapy, East 3, Willoughby Ave. We offer a process-oriented, experiential approach to art therapy, focusing on its use as a primary therapy. The use of creativity in treatment is fundamental, emphasizing inherent healing properties. Imagery is explored by looking at patient work and the therapist's own imagery , the latter helping to understanad the therapeutic relationship.
Equal emphasis is given to class work and internship experience.
Pratt's program is an experiential, process oriented program, integrating dance, creativity theory and psyhodynamic theory. Graduates have a firm theoretical and clinical base, within which to practice dance therapy as a primary therapy. The courses are offered primarily in the evening and on weekends at Pratt's Brooklyn and Manhattan campuses, giving students maximum flexibility to work full-time in a variety of public, private, or nonprofit agencies. The structure of the programs makes it possible to draw faculty from a wide pool of practicing professionals throughout the New York area, contributing to the GCPE's strong emphasis on work-related skills. Students entering the program with prior professional experience or graduate work in related fields may be eligible for advanced standing.