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Art Therapy in Practice

(Re)collections: Art Therapy Training and Supervision at the Montreal Museum of Fine Arts ((Re)visiter : formation en art-therapie et supervision au Musée des beaux-arts de Montréal)

, MA (Cand.), , MA (Cand.) & , MA, MSc(A)
 

Abstract

The fine arts museum as a training milieu for art therapists remains innovative and novel. At the Montreal Museum of Fine Arts, art therapy interns develop foundational clinical skills while mobilizing the reach of the museum collection. Artwork encountered in the galleries and exhibitions may elicit unforeseeable responses from art therapy participants and can impact the therapeutic alliance formed with art therapists and trainees. Exploration of the museum collection may inspire reflections on the developing identity of the art therapy trainee and serve as a valuable tool in the supervision relationship. The fine arts museum has become a venue for a variety of populations to be served including those impacted by trauma and major life transitions.

RÉsumÉ

Le musée des beaux-arts en tant que milieu de formation pour les art-thérapeutes demeure novateur et nouveau. Au Musée des beaux-arts de Montréal, des stagiaires en art-thérapie développent des compétences cliniques fondamentales tout en bénéficiant de la portée de la collection du musée. Les oeuvres d’art vues dans les galeries et les expositions peuvent susciter des réactions imprévisibles chez les participants des rencontres en art-thérapie et également avoir un impact sur l’alliance thérapeutique formée avec les art-thérapeutes et les stagiaires. L'exploration de la collection du musée peut inspirer des réflexions sur l'identité en développement du stagiaire en art-thérapie et constituer un outil précieux dans la relation de supervision. Le musée des beaux-arts est devenu un lieu de rencontre pour une variété de populations, y compris celles touchées par des traumatismes et des transitions de vie majeures.

Disclosure statement

Stephen Legari is a full-time employee of the Montreal Museum of Fine Arts and benefits from the continued support of the Rossy Family Foundation’s Rossy Art Therapy and Well-Being Program.

Funding

The activities of the art therapy program at the Montreal Museum of Fine Arts is supported by the Rossy Family Foundation.

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