A Reference Library for School Art Therapists

Abstract

Although school art therapists have more clinical training than similar master's level professionals working in schools, art therapists often are not trained in a number of areas essential to success in the educational setting. This paper reviews areas of competence essential to comprehensive school art therapy service delivery and suggests books, journals, and journal articles for use by school art therapists as a resource library. The author suggests art therapy texts as well as references in the areas of assessment in special education, intervention in the school setting, program planning and evaluation, consultation, and research. Utilizing these resources will enhance the effectiveness of those seeking to meet the challenges and urgent needs represented by increasing numbers of students with special education needs.