Difference between art therapist & painting therapist?

The difference between an art therapist and a painting therapist lies primarily in the methodological focus.

An art therapist works with various creative forms of expression such as painting, drawing, sculpting or collage. A painting therapist, on the other hand, concentrates primarily on painting as a therapeutic tool. Both approaches aim to make emotional processes visible and promote self-awareness. Typical differences are

• Width of the media used
• Focus of the therapeutic method
• Training content and specialization

The difference between an art therapist and a painting therapist can also be seen in the professional field of application. Find out about training paths and specializations in order to choose the right method.